It’s a killer view, so of course this new-build home by Aaron Jones of Urbanfunction drinks it in from every angle. But there are plenty of other factors at play.
All in Outdoor Living
New view
The prime location and perfect lifestyle ticked all the boxes for the owners of this Chilton + Mayne architecturally designed home.
Black-tie affair
A dapper addition by Rogan Nash Architects means this 1960s weatherboard home is now perfectly tailored to modern living.
For the love of family
Designed to cater to the needs of a multi-generational family, this bach, built by Petrie Construction, is all its owners could have dreamed of.
Inner circle
A modest Melbourne Federation-style architectural home takes on grand proportions thanks to the inclusion of a cluster of courtyards.
Beyond infinity
This Mayfair Pool of the Year winner was taken to the next level – literally.
Let there be light
Only a little, though, says Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell. Here’s his take on light emissions.
Ahead of the curve
Kamo Marsh Senior Landscape Architect Emily Hastie updates us on the freshest trends in garden design.
Heating up
As demand for saunas increases, Sam Jameson of Sustainable Saunas creates New Zealand-made models in the most eco-friendly of ways.
Made for shade
For a nation that loves to live outdoors, we don’t do enough to shield ourselves from the harsh sun. Luckily SunCraft is here to help.
Instantly on holiday
A minimalist holiday home to capture the stunning views of Kaikōura from a hilltop position was the requirement here. Wilson and Hill Architects and Nick Griffin Builder met the brief and a whole lot more.
Let the city breathe
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell ponders a recently projected statistic that by 2050 around 68 per cent of the world’s population will be living in cities.
Bonjour, beachside living!
A change of lifestyle was required for the owners of this Banks Peninsula bach. Armstrong Interiors demonstrates what excellence can look like when designing a new coastal home.
Style and purpose
This serene home in the Coromandel is the perfect example of how good design, communication and fine artistry achieve a great outcome, thanks to Johnston Architects and Bespoke Interior Design.
Exceeding expectations
The rural and rugged countryside of Central Otago is the backdrop to this exquisite family holiday home, designed by Gary Todd Architecture and constructed by PD Builders.
Seasonal change
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell wrote this latest column on a recent trip to Paris, where he enjoyed the magnificence of some of the city’s most famous parks.
Smart lawn for easy autumn living
Having a patchy, untidy lawn is a real deterrent to making the most of this season’s golden days. Retrofit with natural look SmartGrass and enjoy a beautiful autumn in your outdoor space.
The long house
Multidisciplinary designer Mia Widlake and her artist and adman husband Rui Alves have given an architect’s former home in Johannesburg a new lease of life.
Coastal charm
A significant redesign and renovation of this seaside home by Johnston Architects and DJ Hewitt Builders with interiors by Inside-Out Design led to the creation of a breathtaking coastal retreat.
Gardens on high
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.