Architecture
Extreme makeover reveals treasureTuesday, 02 March 2010
Looking past grubby floors, rotting wood and dated furnishings, and recognising a true gem amid the muck, has paid off handsomely for the Cooke and Heald families.
A well connected family homeMonday, 22 February 2010
A graciously restored villa at the end of a private beachfront road is testimony to the links five generations of one family have retained with their land.
The heart of a family compoundTuesday, 02 February 2010
Residential compounds are usually associated with the rich and famous around the world – the Kennedys at Cape Cod, north of New York, come to mind – but one Auckland family has created its own compound on land that has been in the family for more than 100 years.
Room to breathe retirementMonday, 30 November 2009
An exceptionally crafted property boasting some of Auckland’s most picturesque views has been crowned house of the year.
Bungalow with French eleganceTuesday, 24 November 2009
Tucked behind a camellia hedge hides an English country garden that gives passers by a hint of the charm secreted beyond the garden gate.
Winning home designTuesday, 24 November 2009
Tauranga-based designer Brendon Gordon from Brendon Gordon Architecture was the standout designer in the ADNZ/Resene Design Awards announced in October.
Colour creates continuityTuesday, 27 October 2009
Seemlessly blending a rather large Clevedon property into its vast idyllic country surroundings came easy to owner Kerry Williams with the help of Howick interior designer Donna Jones.
Bold exterior colours speak volumesMonday, 05 October 2009
Judging by the colour of our home exteriors, Kiwis are a conservative bunch. Cast your eyes down an average street and you’ll see property after property bathed in various shades of cream, off-white and taupe.
Will wood save the planet?Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Making choices about building a house is a challenging process. Homeowners have to consider how many bathrooms they need or what colour the walls will be, as well as worrying whether their new habitat is saving or slaughtering the planet.
Country flair is a winnerTuesday, 15 September 2009
When Marija Sutich decided to leave the family farm in her son’s hands and head for suburbia she had an extremely clear view of the sort of house she was looking for.