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A family home built to last

Sitting proudly on Rossendale Road, this large family residence, built by O’Connell Builders Ltd, is a showcase of craftsmanship, material expression, and architectural presence. Designed

Sunlit spaces and elegant living

Jennian Homes Canterbury has unveiled its latest display home in Rangiora, a striking four-bedroom residence demonstrating modern architectural design. “This home represents the style of

Precision meets the peninsula

Looking over Taylors Mistake is a recently completed build which exudes warmth and challenging design. For Dylan Paterson, from DP Built, who completed this build,

Designed for the Horizon

With sweeping coastal and rural views from every room, this hilltop home is a love letter to the Pegasus Bay and the city of Christchurch

Bunker House

An architectural ghost. A home with no street address, no nearby amenities, no other visible evidence of a built environment. A home virtually undetectable from

A 1960s beach home finds new life

Pearched high above Sumner Beach, Tuawera Retreat is a masterful blend of past and present. Renovated by Chaplin Crooks Architects with interiors by Alexandra Blair

Hip Two Gable

Nestled within a serene, leafy enclave of one of Christchurch’s most sought-after residential precincts, this distinctive 1980s brick bungalow – originally designed by Trengrove and

A coastal home rebuilt with purpose

In Christchurch’s coastal suburb of Redcliffs, a narrow flood-prone site has been transformed into a carefully designed family home on Beachville Road. Designed by Archco

Personality meets smart design

For Armstrong Interiors, Fendalton House was an opportunity to turn a beautifully designed architectural build into a true reflection of its owners. “Our clients wanted

Ahead of the curve

As the city’s urban density intensifies, countless new townhouses have emerged in post-quake Christchurch. Yet building these homes to meet modern lifestyle needs can mean

A home like no other

On the edge of Tasman’s stunning Waimea Inlet sits Bronte House, a demonstration of refined, modern architecture perfectly blended with the natural landscape. Designed by

The oasis effect in bathroom design

Re-create nature in your bathroom, with hot tips on what’s trending in bathroomware right now. The experts at Oakleys Plumbing Supplies tell us what their

A home above the rest

Sitting atop the hillside with panoramic views over Tasman Bay, this award-winning home by Mecca Built showcases contemporary family living at its finest. Winning gold

Innovative design in action

Designed and built by BLAC Design & Build, this recent project on a lifestyle block with stunning views of the mountains and sea has bailed

Where history meets home

A charming bach in the Queen Charlotte Sounds has been given a thoughtful and stylish transformation, thanks to the expertise of Avril Heard-Woollcombe, the owner