Cutting edge Canterbury school: HRS Construction
Christchurch’s own HRS Construction Ltd has teamed up with the Ministry of Education to provide students with the most cutting edge new school in Canterbury. Spreydon School’s new site at 50 Hoon Hay Road, Spreydon, has been constructed by HRS Construction and is the first of its kind to be built incorporating BIM technology. […]
Louvres to love: Stratco
Let’s face it, we Kiwis love our indoor/outdoor flow. Whether morning, noon or night, if we can rest up and relax with a book, or chill with friends in the privacy of our own lovely green space, we feel pretty content. But the best way to appreciate our outdoor havens is to be […]
Putting the heart into home: Jim the Builder
The A-team that created this St Andrews Hill home love it when a plan comes together and the judges of the Master Builders House of the Year are in full agreement. The house has received not only a Gold Award in the ‘New Home $1.5-2 million’ category, but best home in the category also. […]
Modern life at its finest: D&T Chadwick Builders
Derek Chadwick is no stranger to the building industry. Before immigrating to New Zealand from the UK 12 years ago, he left behind a very successfully established construction firm. Since arriving on our shores, he and his tightly knit team of builders and tradesmen have gained a sterling reputation in North Canterbury under […]
Celebrating the city’s architecture
An executive home inspired by the work of Sir Miles Warren and a school playground in the sky were just two of the award-winning designs celebrated on Friday 2 August at the Canterbury/Westland Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards. Every year, the ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards celebrate innovative, sustainable and exceptionally designed […]
Lasting the years: Bates Joinery
With a proud history that spans more than 65 years, family and quality workmanship has been at the centre of Bates Joinery throughout the decades. In a way, three generations have been at the helm during this time and, with seamless handovers, the business has shifted down the line from one family to […]
Complete heating and cooling solutions: Future Air Solutions
Playing to their diverse strengths and catering to the market has seen Future Air Solutions grow exponentially since the company was established. Even as recently as six years ago there were around six people involved; now there are more than 20. Future Air Solutions’ expertise is truly expressed in its name. The company […]
From the ground up: Designer Homes
Trends may come and trends may go, but when it comes to houses there’s nothing more arresting than the sight of a magnificent home. Designer Homes (DH) is a Christchurch company dedicated to the construction of magnificent and captivating homes that showcase distinctive, superior quality interior and exterior design. Established in 2015 by […]
Standing out from the crowd: Nick Rogers Builder Ltd
Architects and builders have long sought to stand out from the crowd with aesthetically pleasing designs, but a new property in Hanmer Springs stands out from the crowd as much for the clever technology built into its design as it does for its external appearance. “There’s not many houses in Hanmer Springs like […]
Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
In a place like Christchurch where, in recent years, there has been an intense focus on planning for the future, stopping to just focus on the ‘here and now’ can be tempting. While life should never be all work and no play, we need to choose our moments and, when it comes to the […]
