COVID-19’s impact on residential housing: Designer Homes
The world is going through a period of radical change with the arrival of COVID-19 and the economic impacts will be far-reaching. We caught up with Designer Homes Executive Director of Marketing Ajit Kumar about the effect of COVID-19 on New Zealand’s residential housing market. Ajit, how does the situation look for purchasing […]
Prestigious timber projects
Timber’s benefits make for a lengthy list – spanning both form and function and, while its longevity of use speaks of its function, it’s the NZ Wood Resene 2020 Timber Design Awards that speak of its form. The Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown may have put paid to the celebratory event for the highly-acclaimed, annual […]
The architecture of transportation hubs: WSP Architecture
It’s never been so important to attract and entertain visitors in our New Zealand towns and cities. A common problem faced by visitors and locals alike is access to transportation infrastructure. Nationwide, councils are now looking to explore infrastructure developments designed to transform town centres, eliminating congestion issues, improving accessibility, providing new public amenity spaces […]
Subsidence and its risks
Post-quake every day New Zealanders were introduced to a number of new terms relating to engineering and ground movement. One of those terms was subsidence; the gradual downward movement or sinking of an area of land which can cause the foundation of a home to gradually settle in one area or across its […]
The latest reborn beauty: Stockman Group
An alluring staircase entrance with warm heritage colours and brass treads leads past a dazzling chandelier to the bespoke new office spaces of Ruby Black. The latest reborn beauty from Stockman Group at 201 High Street melds cherished history with perfect contemporary function. This rebuild was a passion of two halves. The original […]
Central city streets get $13.3m upgrade
Drawing the masses into the central city has long been the mandate of the agencies tasked with the city’s rejuvenation, with creating a vibrant, thriving central city at the very heart of this directive. As such, we’ve seen ongoing investment into both the form and function of this central space. Next on the […]
2020’s exceptional architectural identities: NZIA Awards
Post-quake, our rebuilding city was recognised as a commercial playground for talented teams to create dynamic, contemporary designs, alongside the strengthening of some of our more grandiose architectural identities. Although we’ve long since moved through the ‘rebuild’ phase of construction in our southern spot, the world-class level of architectural achievement has lost none […]
Powerful on Park Terrace: PRau x H+M Builders
A special setting deserves a striking design, and that is what Phil Redmond Architecture and Urbanism (PRau) has created for the historic site on Park Terrace overlooking Hagley Park. A regional finalist for the NZIA competition, Phil and his team were given plenty of scope, with the client brief simply specifying three bedrooms […]
The context for creativity: Avon Dickie
Phil Redmond Architecture and Urbanism (PRau) and Avon Dickie Construction are the collective behind the gorgeous build at the Rabbit Patch Preschool in Burnside. “A stunning light-filled setting in blondes and neutrals, with soaring ceilings and angles that create a context for creativity” This beautiful space follows the Reggio Emilia philosophical approach to learning […]
Magic in Merivale: Barry Connor
By combining classic design elements and modern influences, Barry Connor Design’s latest award-winning project is a stunning home, perfectly positioned amongst a private courtyard and garden. Last year, this Merivale property took home the 2019 Architectural Designers’ New Zealand (ADNZ) Highly Commended Award for the Residential New Home between 150 and 300sqm category. […]
