An extensive renovation in rural Canterbury was a collective effort by long-time collaborators, beautifully brought to fruition by Gregg Architectural Builders.
All in Renovation
Whispers of transformation
This treasured family home was transformed with grace and ease when the homeowners collaborated with Christchurch-based interior designer Kate Carter.
Old-fashioned charm
A Cape Town creative has renovated a Victorian terrace house, infusing it with contemporary allure while honouring its heritage roots.
Heating
Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
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Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
Heart and soul
Architectural designer Barry Connor and builder Nick Parsons put together an appealing blend of old and new to create a comfortable character family home in a leafy Christchurch suburb.
Super charged
Interior designer Kim Stephen’s terraced home in London combines her signature flair for colour with clever use of its compact spaces.
Performance review
If you’ve ever worried about the health and efficiency of your home, Baden Brown of 5Merchants has the solution.
Black-tie affair
A dapper addition by Rogan Nash Architects means this 1960s weatherboard home is now perfectly tailored to modern living.
Inner circle
A modest Melbourne Federation-style architectural home takes on grand proportions thanks to the inclusion of a cluster of courtyards.
Creative heritage
This Victorian home in Cape Town has been given a sophisticated update that brings out all its loveliest historic features, while also adding light-filled layers of elegance and ease
Love your timber
In recent years, the natural beauty of cedar and other timbers has made them a popular cladding choice.
But beauty requires maintenance. Brad Richards from Timber Love explains the importance of timber care.
Renewed purpose
At Musgroves, sustainability and character go hand in hand.
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.
The tree must remain
The site for this home is located under a 60-year-old oak tree, and its retention was integral to the brief. Urbanfunction and Form Builders honoured their clients’ wishes in creating this exquisite Christchurch home.
The personal touch
If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your home without breaking the bank, working with recycled building materials is a fantastic option. We find out more with Musgroves.
From concept to completion
There are many things to consider when planning a new kitchen. Award-winning kitchen designer Larissa Breukelaar from Modern Age Kitchens and Joinery shows us how to go from inspiration to dream kitchen without the overwhelm in between.
The mighty mullet
With traditional style out front and a contemporary new addition extending out the back, the owners of an updated St Albans bungalow couldn’t resist nicknaming their home ‘Mullet House’.
Past perfected
A unique heritage property in Johannesburg combines the historic charm of the old with a smart, elegant and boldly contemporary take on family living.