Brought to life with the considered craftsmanship of Wayne Murray Builders, this Ōtautahi home is luxurious and incredibly liveable.
All in Outdoor Living
The star gazer
This eye-catching new residence, designed by Rohan Collett Architects, is the perfect marriage of beauty and function.
With nature in mind
Designed by Chilton + Mayne and built by Ryan Proffit Construction, this Ashburton home is a celebration of its picturesque surroundings wrapped up in a minimalist facade.
Simple pleasures
Inspired by nature on the island of Mallorca, Spain, this young family’s holiday retreat combines laidback style with emotional appeal.
Landscape design
Forward thinking: Those in the know share their advice and insights on the new ways we’ll be designing, building and renovating our homes in 2025.
Outdoor living
Forward thinking: Those in the know share their advice and insights on the new ways we’ll be designing, building and renovating our homes in 2025.
Memory and sensory
Creating a journey of enrichment and wellbeing requires structure as well as beauty, says Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects.
Slice of heaven
Ben Hudson Architects brings new perspectives to a young family’s forever home in Central Otago.
Let me entertain you
A home designed for family and fun, right on the waterfront in Akaroa, Banks Peninsula.
Relax and enjoy
Kick back and settle into the best of the summer season
The commute
Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell on crossing dimensions and deeper perceptions.
Rising star
What does it mean to be an award-winning landscaper? Jarod Anderson of Anderson Landscapes tells all.
In harmony
Natural materials and dramatic folded roof forms see this home, designed by Sheppard & Rout and built by Clive Barrington Construction, poised perfectly in place.
Shade the way
SunCraft gives the lowdown on upgrading your outdoor living with comfort, safety and style in mind.
On urbanity and nature in Tokyo
Guest columnist Jack Milne, Rough Milne Mitchell’s Tony Milne’s son, shares reflections from his new home in Tokyo, Japan.
Staying put
A large existing oak tree was an integral part of the design of this modern homestead in Christchurch, expertly built by David Reid Homes Canterbury.
The grass is greener
Builderscrack.co.nz has you covered with practical lawn advice that best suits your needs, budget and lifestyle.
Back to the future
A holiday home in Twizel constructed by Dimension Building and designed by Detail Consultancy was a chance to relive the past and create some new memories.
A fine line
You can’t compete with a view like that. Luckily this Lake Hāwea home by MJWarchitecture is so impeccably crafted, it doesn’t need to.
Peak performance
A high-performing, energy-efficient home in Sumner, designed by Urbanfunction, shows the vision of what’s possible for housing in Ōtautahi.