Exceptional on Jeffreys: Stanton Builders
Lockdown might have put pressure on timelines but nothing can dim the enthusiasm and experience of local home construction experts Stanton Builders. Director Brent Stanton and his team are enjoying the challenge of bringing a current project in Jeffreys Road back on track after the enforced break. “Every successful project is a collaboration […]
Architect’s own home entices: Sheppard and Rout
An architect’s owned-designed home becomes an expression of their beliefs and ideals, and this is especially true of the new home of Tim Dagg, Architect at Sheppard and Rout. Tim and his family lived on site previously and, for Tim, the context of the site and orientation of the home are always key […]
Beachside Modernism: HMO Architects x Owens Building
Thoughtful and flexible additions to a 1950s mid-century home in Sumner, originally designed by architect Paul Pascoe, have earned Duval O’Neill and his team at Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects a place on the shortlist of the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ 2020 Regional Awards. Understanding the eminence of Paul Pascoe (himself an NZIA […]
Nestled into the hillside: Hofmans Architect x MWH Construction
The seemingly unsolvable challenges of adjacent sites were the ultimate inspiration for NZIA shortlisted Hofmans Architects, when designing these two striking homes in their home village of Arrowtown. Suitable for a family of five, each home makes the best of the uplifting views and embodies spatially efficient floor areas, while making a virtue […]
Exceptional on the estuary: MCAS x Ethos Homes
International award-winning architect, Max Capocaccia of MCAS understands that buildings shape us as much as we shape them. Max’s aesthetic results in buildings that not only generate emotion, but perform as the healthiest environment possible for those who dwell in them. His Rockinghorse Road project encapsulates this holistic approach: attention to detail has produced […]
Collaborative Luxury
CoLab Architecture proved itself the superlative choice to design the three luxury homes on the stunning site vacated by historic Parkdale. CoLab Director Tobin Smith designed styles complementary to the outcomes the developers sought for this very distinct niche and, as the name over the door suggests, collaborative work is a specialty. The […]
Let’s talk architectural builds: David Magill Builders
New landmarks are rising in central Christchurch on a satisfyingly regular basis and the latest building to catch our eye will break ground before Christmas. Built by David Magill Builders, this three-story home on the corner of Cranmer Square and Chester Street West will be a milestone on your journey north across the […]
A Home with Hygge: Fleetwood Construction
If the Danish term ‘hygge’ is defined as a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or wellbeing, this Gold Award-winning home built by Fleetwood Construction has it, well, in bucketloads. The home – a happy collaboration between the homeowners, Matt Gutsell of Sheppard and Rout Architects, and […]
Helping grow your wealth: Alistair Bean and Associates
“I make investment decisions so you don’t have to,” says Alistair Bean of Alistair Bean and Associates – Financial Advisers. Alistair understands you want top-performing investments, but you’ve got better things to do than be hands-on managing your investments every day. While Alistair is an overachiever professionally, with 37 years’ experience and a […]
A Talent for Tailoring: The Gentleman’s Tailoress
We are a tribe, us clothes people, with our passion for design, feel for textiles and eagle eye for detail. Our clothes have to fit, and fit perfectly, or they simply won’t do. Thankfully, our local High Priestess of the tape measure, Megan Wolfrey, has established her own men’s and women’s garment alteration service […]