by IainW | Nov 28, 2025
Martin’s Farmhouse Guiding the construction of a high performance home Rachel and Hamish came to their rural site with a clear vision: a home that honoured the land they deeply cared for. They wanted a place built from healthy, low carbon materials (strawbale walls,...
by IainW | Nov 28, 2025
Natural Extension A sun-filled addition that brings family together Simon and Lee-Ana’s family was growing – and so was their need for space. But rather than starting from scratch, they chose to build on what they already had: a character-filled home in Whanganui with...
by IainW | Oct 13, 2025
Rose House A light-filled sanctuary, built for comfort and ease In the heart of Napier, Rose House was designed as a calm space for a busy life. For Sharon, a successful business owner and frequent traveller, the brief was clear: a secure, low-maintenance home that...
by IainW | Oct 13, 2025
Alpine Retreat Shaped by landscape and legacy Perched between rocky outcrops on the steep northwest face of Haehae Ata (the Dunstan Range), this modern holiday home has been designed to thrive in one of Aotearoa’s most demanding alpine environments. Brutally cold...
by IainW | Oct 13, 2025
Villa Cuba A little goes a long way Andrew and Carolyn returned to Whanganui with a broadened view of the world and a vision for how architecture could shape their family’s future. Their chosen canvas was a 1908 villa with character, charm, and plenty of potential. In...
