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
01.02.23 1 Albert Street by Ignite Architects Formerly known as West Plaza, 1 Albert Street is one of Auckland’s most emblematic buildings. Completed in 1972, the building’s striking features once earned it the title of the ‘Crown Jewel of Auckland’. Continue reading
project 08.12.22 Peake Road Project by Gezellig Interiors Bay of Plenty-based interior design studio Gezellig Interiors sets the bar for contemporary tranquil living with their latest residential work, Peake Road project. Bearing to the ethos of the name 'Gezellig', the tenor of this project has a very deliberate freedom to be austere that makes it feel both open and closed at the same time. Continue reading