Just a stone’s throw from the lake and town of Wānaka sits this exquisite forever family home, immaculately built by SMBC Architectural Builders.
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Let the sunshine in
Planning for a renovation of the older home on this St Albans site took a dramatic turn when Daryl from DJ Hewitt Builders suggested a radical rethink, resulting in a stunning new home designed for family and positioned for sunshine.
Delight in the details
The new home of Jack and Tash Kelleher of John Ross Architectural Builders doubles as the company show home, balancing an ultra-modern aesthetic with a hint of 1970s style and finished to the exceptional standard the company is renowned for.
Organic inspiration
The renovation of this mid-century Christchurch home by Yardley Architecture and Stu Lindsay Builders was inspired by its mature garden and the organic curves of nature.
A landscape for living
With vistas to the Southern Alps, parklands, streams and lakes, this characterful contemporary home from Metzger Builders enjoys a rural setting in Clearwater, just minutes from central Christchurch.
Natural living
There are many things to consider when designing a home. Architect Massimiliano Capocaccia at
MC Architecture Studio looks at the trends shaping new homes in the year ahead.
What Covid-19 has taught us about our homes
Zia Lilley, interior designer at John Ross Architectural Builders considers how the pandemic has changed the way we inhabit our homes and how we can look forward to building better.
Lakeside sanctuary
For one young Wānaka family, their dream of a sustainable home built for views and light was brought to life by Eliška Lewis Architects and Dunlop Builders.
Luxury lifestyle
This lavish and light-filled home was meticulously built by Shore Construction, with a blend of private and social spaces in mind.
A place to be together
For three generations of a family, this thoughtfully designed holiday home, by Stufkens and Chambers Architects, ticked all the boxes with its clever use of space.
Where the heart is
Johannesburg architect Anthony Orelowitz has designed a home for his family that reinvents what it means to make a haven in the city.
The great escape
Interior designer Lisa Storer’s modern farmhouse outside Johannesburg blends rustic warmth with industrial simplicity to create a happy home for her family.
No need to rush
With an expanding family in mind, an Ashburton-couple approached David Chilton from Chilton and Mayne Architecture, to design a hearty, family home that would last for many years to come.
A legacy of breathtaking beauty
Fastidiously built, this home by DCD Ltd is an award-winning example of how a home can be a sustainable masterpiece and an outstanding beauty.
Perfection at the pinnacle
A young family enjoys this elegant, substantial home from Gregg Architectural Builders on one of the highest residential streets in Mt Pleasant, making the most of the views and the environment.
Creative industry
Inside an old Berlin factory, interior architect and artist Ewelina Makosa and designer Jan Garncarek have created an inspiring, light-filled art studio.
Living outside the box
The desire for a slower pace of life led one family to wānaka, where Chilton and Mayne Architecture and Smitheram’s Building created them a home to match the grandeur of the views.
Consistently calm
“A sense of calm” was how judges summed up this New Zealand Institute of Architects award-winning home – a collaborative approach by John Creighton Builders and Rural Workshop Architecture. We couldn’t agree more.
In pursuit of paradise
A simple brief to Barry Connor Design led to the creation of this brave and bold home built by JM Bint Construction. It’s a unique place to relax and marvel in the Mackenzie Country.
A sense of adventure
A love of the environment and the great outdoors inspired this elevated Mt Pleasant home. Borrmeister Architects and Parker Construction can be proud of this max-view, hilltop sensation.