Plants don’t have to be relegated to ground level. With the green roofs and walls from award-winning landscaping company Natural Habitats, gardens can defy gravity.
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Settling for more
With the housing market moving more in favour of buyers recently, Rachael Cone from Total Realty spoke with her busy South Island teams to share their insights on the top must-haves for home buyers.
House on the river
This large and impressive home, designed by Wilkie and Bruce Architects and built by Hoogervorst Builders on the banks of the Avon River, is a masterpiece in the making.
An Integrated family of homes
Offering a glimpse into the past, alongside the efficiencies and luxuries of modern living, these six executive homes, to be built by Milne Construction, are set to take centre stage on an iconic heritage site in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
An architectural statement
This striking home designed by MC Architecture Studio and built by Steve Brown Builders breaks the mould on seaside architecture and design in the coastal suburb of Sumner.
Centre stage home
The Wakatipu Basin is known for its stunning landscapes and prized properties. This home, designed by
MAS Architecture, takes luxury living to the next level.
Anzac and strawberry dessert salad
Two Raw Sisters, Margo and Rosa Flanagan, love making salads fun and exciting to eat. In this delicious sweet salad, the ‘grain’ component is the Anzac cookies, the ‘dressing’ is the burnt caramel yoghurt and the ‘fruit and vegetable’ element is the roasted strawberries with fresh mint. Just like a savoury salad, it’s perfect for sharing.
Seasons in the sun
Built over three cleverly stepped levels, this holiday home on South Africa’s pristine Garden Route combines sculptural architecture with simple, pared-back interiors.
Swimming upstream
From the mountains to the sea, Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell follows the braided rivers of the South Island, tracing the changing landscape and restoring ecosystems.
What is in a view
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell views the landscape from the clouds as he ponders the ephemeral highlights and temporal nature of our seasons.
Soothing outdoor sanctuary
Kiwis love the outdoors, and our outdoor areas are the ultimate blank canvas – extending our living space and encouraging us to slow down. Resene brings the indoors out with this soothing neutral garden lounge.
Renewable energy
There’s no denying that electricity is essential, but powering your home from the grid is not the only option. Infinite Energy shows us how to create gains for the planet and the pocket.
Beachside living
Situated on an enviable prominent suburban corner site within walking distance of Sumner village and beach, this home by Borrmeister Architects takes beachside living to a whole new level.
Creamy green pasta with asparagus, peas and pine nuts
The creamy, green sauce in this delicious pasta dish is packed full of flavours. Imagine hints of garlic, lemon zest, miso and buttery pine nuts, all in one mouthful. This fresh, light pasta is sure to impress anyone and tastes great hot or cold! For some extra colourful flavour, add some smoked salmon and juicy sweet blistered cherry tomatoes at the last minute before serving.
Nothing like a deadline
The pressure was on for Williams Elvidge to build this exquisite home in Merivale. The result exceeded everyone’s expectations.
Winter landscape
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell ponders the winter landscape and the traditions that embrace the chill of the season.
Coconut carrot ginger soup
This Two Raw Sisters soup is amazing during the colder months of the year. Roasted kumara and carrots are delicious with the fragrant fresh ginger and turmeric, curry powder and miso. Add a dollop of creamy coconut yoghurt to tie everything together.
Less is more
More and more of us are choosing to build small. Gregg Architectural Builders shows how to create joy in the small and functional with this unique home on the hills of Christchurch.
So far, so perfect
This spacious and refined home designed by Lee Johnstone and built by Wayne Murray Builders achieves an inspirational balance between clean, modern lines and timeless, natural elegance.
Experiencing landscape, the e-bike way
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell, considers the increasing accessibility of the landscape on two wheels.