project 27.09.23 Te Atatū Residence by Material Creative Calming colours, lots of gathering spaces and great flow. That was the brief for Material Creative on the renovation of this 1960s home overlooking the Waitematā Harbour, Te Atatū South. Continue reading
project 14.09.23 Quay Street Office by Cheshire Architects Perched high above Quay street this new office space for friends at Black Interiors hums with quiet energy. Cheshire Architects set out to make this space feel as much like an apartment as it does an office; not just a place where work is done, but a place in which working lives are lived with elegance and relish. Continue reading
project 30.03.23 Marine Parade by Seear-Budd Ross Designed by multi-disciplinary duo Thomas Seear-Budd and James Ross, this Marine Parade home celebrates a minimal material palette to highlight the exquisite use of macrocarpa and limestone. Situated at the base of the Eastbourne hills, this home demonstrates an exceptional skill of balance — blending and reflecting the design vernacular of its neighbours along the Lower Hutt esplanade. Continue reading
project 13.03.23 Flockhill Homestead by Warren & Mahoney Flanked by mountains, nestled into limestone rock formations and looking across Lake Pearson to a perfectly symmetrical view of Sugarloaf Mountain is Flockhill Homestead. Continue reading
22.02.23 Fisher & Paykel Auckland Experience Centre Developed in collaboration with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, the Designed in Aotearoa philosophy of Fisher & Paykel can be seen at their new Auckland Experience Centre. The centre boasts sculptural elements and a natural materiality that effectively communicates the Fisher & Paykel identity and its sense of place. Continue reading
22.02.23 Meeting Mattiazzi - Driven with Purpose, Powered by Solar We met with Mattiazzi last year to learn about their clean power ventures that lead the conversation in sustainability. For the past 40 years, Mattiazzi has taken conscientious responsibility to sustainably handcraft timber furniture with the most devoted designers. Their pledge to respect the environment and dedication to reduce carbon emissions is longstanding. From their latest Auckland presentation, we'd like the highlight some insights on their holistic and innovative sustainability model. Continue reading