New Zealand

Retreat conceived as an inter-generational family asset by Cymon Allfrey Architects

Retreat conceived as an inter-generational family asset by Cymon Allfrey Architects Architects: Cymon Allfrey Architects Location: Hanmer Springs, New Zealand Year: 2017 Area: 1.356 ft²/ 126 m² Photo courtesy: Stephen Goodenough Description: "Nestled in a semi-rural corner of Hanmer Springs in North Canterbury, our retreat was conceived as an...

Lake’s Edge: light, airy holiday home by Chow:Hill Architects

Lake's Edge: light, airy holiday home by Chow:Hill Architects Architects: Chow:Hill Architects Location: New Zealand Year: 2017 Area: 5.920 ft²/ 550 m² Photo courtesy: Amanda Aitken Photography Description: "These northern New Zealand lakes have been a holiday destination for our client for over twenty years; with family camping holidays...

Project for the transformation of an existing villa into a long term home for the clients family

Project for the transformation of an existing villa into a long term home for the clients family Architects: Gerrad Hall Architects Location: Auckland, New Zealand Year: 2015 Photo courtesy: Gerrad Hall Architects Description: "This project was to transform an existing villa into a long term home for the...

Warm and comfortable interior of a house which contrasts with the sleek exterior of white pre-coloured fibre cement

Warm and comfortable interior of a house which contrasts with the sleek exterior of white pre-coloured fibre cement Architects: Bossley Architects Location: Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand Year: 2016 Area: 5.252 ft²/ 488 m² Photo courtesy: Patrick Reynolds Description: "The house is designed as a progression of spaces which...

Just a beautiful house in Auckland, New Zealand

Just a beautiful house in Auckland, New Zealand Architects: vaughn mcquarrie ltd Location: Auckland, New Zealand Year: 2016 Photo courtesy: vaughn mcquarrie ltd Description: "The concept for the house was to create a central grand space, surrounded by smaller spaces, some what like a church in the centre...

House that reflects traditional forms reminiscent of the South Island region of Arrowtown, New Zealand

House that reflects traditional forms reminiscent of the South Island region of Arrowtown, New Zealand Architects: Sumich Chaplin Architects Location: Arrowtown, New Zealand Year: 2015 Photo courtesy: Sumich Chaplin Architects Description: "This house is located on a recently released area of the Millbrook development. The site was unique...

Compact house designed as a primary residence for the owners on top of a hill above Peka Peka Beach

Compact house designed as a primary residence for the owners on top of a hill above Peka Peka Beach Architects: Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects Location: Peka Peka, New Zealand Year: 2015 Area: 1.894 ft²/ 176 m² Photo courtesy: Jason Mann Description: "On top of a hill above Peka Peka...

House that plays an uniquely typology of the back country hut with a high level of workmanship

House that plays an uniquely typology of the back country hut with a high level of workmanship Architects: LTD Architectural Design Studio Location: Puhoi, New Zealand Year: 2016 Area: 1.765 ft²/ 164 m² Photo courtesy: Jo Smith Description: "Located on a secluded bush-clad site this house plays on the...

Wanaka Lodge with specific views of the surrounding mountains

Wanaka Lodge with specific views of the surrounding mountains Architects: Pattersons Location: Wanaka, New Zealand Year: 2008 Area: 2.226 ft²/ 207 m² Photo courtesy: Emily Andrews Description: "The lodge is made up of three interconnected living volumes, crafted from local stone around a private courtyard. The volumes house the...

St Andrew’s College Centennial Chapel by Architectus

St Andrew's College Centennial Chapel by Architectus Architects: Architectus Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Year: 2016 Photo courtesy: Architectus Description: "Architectus won the design competition for a new chapel following the damage to the original Memorial Chapel in the Canterbury earthquakes. Christchurch has lost a lot of its built...

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