A narrow site with limited access meant challenging work for this Cashmere home build. But Hillview Construction made easy work of the beautiful result.
All in New Build
Inner-city haven
A move to the centre of town has proved just the ticket for the delighted owners of this elegant home in Christchurch’s CBD, built by M O Brown Builders Limited.
Building a healthier future
This sustainably built demonstration home from Health Based Building is a new icon for the clean air revolution that’s sweeping through the construction industry.
Green light your build
Abode’s home build expert, Dean McGuigan, from Golden Homes, explains why building a home is a sound option in a heated housing market.
A head start
Abode takes a sneak peek at the latest house and land offering from Golden Homes in Rolleston, where attainable entry-level luxury awaits.
Nestling into the land
Settled into the Heathcote Valley, this home built by Jim the Builder, shows the power of building on the hill and the power of doing it right.
Winning white
Combining super-functional spaces with the elegance of white on white, this striking Merivale family home by Coll Architecture has scooped up a well-deserved award.
Small is beautiful
Building an energy-efficient home does not need to cost the earth, literally and metaphorically. Architecta shows what’s possible in this beautiful Hoon Hay build.
The stories of our landscapes
A flight from Nelson to Christchurch inspired Tony Milne, from Rough and Milne, to wax lyrical about the beauty of Aotearoa from above and his dream to see greater biodiversity in our cities.
Limited edition
Carefully considered and evolved over time, this extraordinary home in a seaside town in South Africa is both inspiring work headquarters and happy hideaway for this family of seven.
Healthy Homes for people and planet
Our homes can significantly influence our health and wellbeing. For better or worse. The Superhome Movement’s aim is to make our homes the best living environments possible, to protect and nurture our bodies and minds, while being kind to the environment.
A change of plan
The dream of a better life took one young Auckland couple from the rat race to the wide-open spaces of Rolleston, where they built their ideal lifestyle with Golden Homes.
Twice the style
The team from Nathan Cook Builders had their work cut out delivering two beautiful homes on this prime Fendalton site, and the experienced team rose to the challenge with stunning results.
High on a hill
Nestled high on Huntsbury Hill sits this alluring, unique vision in steel, cedar and glass from Peter Dunbar Architectural Design and New View Construction.
Built to last
With high density building on the rise, living in a townhouse is increasingly becoming the norm. Abode profiles a recently completed example, just north of Christchurch’s picturesque city centre.
Zen harmony
This calm, airy, light-filled Merivale residence was designed with entertaining and relaxation in mind by Borrmeister Architects and Alpine Housing. Warm cedar and cool Timaru bluestone are used both within and outside the home, imbuing it with a sense of balance and tranquility.
How to find your home ground
First home, second home, or investment, the location of where to build is critical. Abode’s home build expert, Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes, offers his advice on the factors to consider when finding the right area.
Getting it right first time
When it comes to building your first home, a little bit of knowledge goes a long way. abode's new home build expert Dean McGuigan, is ready to tackle the tough questions about getting your first project underway.
Building a bright future
This sleek black and white dwelling from Golden Homes holds the promise of a dream lifestyle for first-time buyers, where style, quality and space combine for easy, modern living.
Elevated elegance
Built as both show home and family home, this brand new John Ross Architectural Builders’ hillside creation combines comfort, quality and stunning good looks.