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Tamahere Country Club

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 26/08/2024 - 11:31am

When Nathan Sanderson branched out on his own to build a retirement village, he had one simple aim: to build the best one in the country.

Tamahere Country Club is the culmination of his experience working for his father Fraser’s Sanderson Group and delivering projects such as Bethlehem...

Te Uru Terraces

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 26/08/2024 - 11:28am

Typical of Hobsonville Point, Te Uru Precinct features a range of architectural styles but what makes Te Uru Terraces different is the way their design drew on Maori influences to give them a sense of place.

The inspiration behind the design of the townhouses and the way they make high-...

The House on Minden Hill

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 26/08/2024 - 11:25am

The night-time vistas at Minden Hill are breathtaking, with broad sweeping views overlooking the vast ocean and Tauranga’s twinkling city lights. This is the view that captivated Graeme Neilson one clear autumn evening, just as dusk was settling in, and what kickstarted his years-long project to...

The Modern Red Shed

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 26/08/2024 - 11:23am

As an architectural designer’s own home, this Otumoetai house is designed to reflect the family’s unique needs and wishes, with a material palette chosen for sensory effect and connections to the land.

For most people, but especially for those with neurodiversity, the tactile experience...

Christchurch Netball Centre

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 26/08/2024 - 11:19am

Netball in Christchurch has a new, purpose-built indoor facility which forms part of the Nga Puna Wau sports hub at Halswell.

The 13,000sqm venue, constructed by Apollo Projects, opened in November 2023 and features a roof from Roofing Industries in ColorCote® ZinaCore® .55 Multirib® in...

Makuch Home

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 26/08/2024 - 11:14am

There was always a time when roofing business owner Jonathan Makuch would build a home – one which, in his words, would ‘highlight the power of combining design vision with technical roofing expertise.

Architectural Designer Jason Kraayvanger’s brief was thus very client driven, Jonathan...

Baxter's House

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 26/08/2024 - 11:06am

A unique ridgeline home at Kennedy Point on Waiheke Island is composed to capture it’s wide and elevated views. 

It’s a home for a couple and their dog Baxter.

The brief to Strachan Group Architects (SGA) from the client was for a permanent home with the Waiheke lifestyle to be...

Scandinavian Style Passive House

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Tue, 14/05/2024 - 12:34pm

Featured on Grand Designs NZ, this stunning Passive House in Featherston brings together Scandinavian form with NZ-made metal roofing and cladding from Roofing Industries.


This eye-catching home in Featherston, which featured on Grand Designs NZ, was designed by Swedish-born...

Te Ngau o Horotiu — Downtown Ferry Terminal

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Tue, 14/05/2024 - 12:32pm

Te Ngau o Horotiu is the biggest upgrade to Auckland’s ferry infrastructure and passenger services in more than 100 years. The Ferry Landing together with Te Wananga (the Downtown Public Space) forms the Downtown Ferry Basin Redevelopment project; Auckland’s most significant urban waterfront...

Timeless Legacy Profile — a Feature at Woollen Mills

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Tue, 14/05/2024 - 12:26pm

Transforming the Woollen Mills site in Onehunga into a modern industrial campus was the work of JWA Architects. Lining the signature saw-tooth roof and exterior walls, Steel & Tube’s Legacy™ profile brings a sophisticated accent to this award-winning 15,000 sqm build.


Paying...

Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Tue, 14/05/2024 - 12:23pm

Nestled on the tranquil shores of Lake Rotorua, the Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa stands as a beacon of architectural brilliance and cultural significance. As the proud recipient of the Harkness Henry Judges’ Choice Award at the Central Property People Awards 2023, this sprawling 4,500m2 world...

The Roof Helping to Bring a Vision of Lifestyle and Community at Paerata Rise

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Tue, 14/05/2024 - 12:10pm

In the artful design of the Schist Showstopper at Paerata Rise, Precision Homes has not only created a stunning residence but also a canvas for potential homeowners to envision the lifestyle that awaits them. The architectural brilliance of the show home, accentuated by the impeccable roofing...

The PCC Oven Upgrade

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Tue, 14/05/2024 - 12:06pm

Within the construction sector, steel stands out as one of the most sustainable options available.  Not only is it a key component in building design and construction, it’s recyclable and reusable nature allows it to be used multiple times that help reduce its environmental impact.


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The Big Cottage with a Small Footprint

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Tue, 14/05/2024 - 11:57am

Vickie and John had a vision for their new home. Taking aesthetic inspiration from the historic Californian bungalow on Fendalton Road known as the Los Angeles house and mixing in the clean Japanese/Scandinavian style known as Japandi, all while having a high performing home in terms of energy...

Lodge charm in coastal New Zealand

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 20/11/2023 - 3:33pm

Overlooking the bay on the coast of Lower Hutt sits a striking American lodge-inspired building with high vaulted ceilings and luxurious open spaces. A generous pool is mounted into the deck with an ample entertainment area that flows from inside the home to the outdoors.  This design is the...

Plumbdek ® brings new life to an old bach

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 20/11/2023 - 3:24pm

This 1950s Christchurch bach is ready for a new generation, reclad and reroofed with Plumbdek® by Steel & Tube for a playful seaside retreat.

When purchasing a dilapidated cottage on Christchurch’s Marine Parade, directors of JD Homes Jesse and Marcella De Wys knew that refurbishment...

Glenbrook Electric Arc Furnace

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 20/11/2023 - 3:27pm

New Zealand Steel partners with Government in $300M co-investment to shrink carbon footprint of Glenbrook steel mill

New Zealand Steel has been busy over the last 12 months, helping to secure a more sustainable future of steel making in New Zealand with an Electric Arc Furnace through a...

Taupo Airport Terminal

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 20/11/2023 - 3:33pm

As well as being a functional and efficient space, Taupo Airport’s new terminal was designed to provide a sense of arrival and a sense of place.

This was recognised at the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards, with the terminal earning a win in the commercial architecture category...

Revolutionizing Commercial Roofing: Winstone Wallboards’ GIB Factory in Tauriko

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 20/11/2023 - 3:42pm

The construction landscape has witnessed a game-changer with the launch of Winstone Wallboards’ GIB Factory in Tauriko. This project, a result of collaboration and innovation, is setting new industry standards. Harkin Roofing, one of the largest commercial roofing companies in the Bay of Plenty...

COLORSTEEL® MATTE

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 20/11/2023 - 3:39pm

When it comes to great design, every element is considered. From shape and form, to colour and texture, it’s the details that matter. COLORSTEEL® Matte uses innovative micro-wrinkle paint technology to evenly diffuse light, creating a unique lustred surface and a soft textured look. Because of...

CHANGING AESTHETICS IN MEDIUM-DENSITY DEVELOPMENTS

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 20/11/2023 - 3:48pm

Auckland’s intensification is well underway, with traditional standalone houses on full sections rarely being built and medium to high density dwellings are now the most common type of consented dwelling. While common overseas, this style of housing is relatively new to New Zealand’s suburbs and...

St Albans Townhouses

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Mon, 20/11/2023 - 3:45pm

With New Zealanders embracing living in apartments and townhouses, there is a boom in multi-unit housing –  and Christchurch is no different.

With that in mind, designer Sam Connell, from Figure & Ground, was engaged to come up with a multi-unit development for a St Albans site that...

Papamoa House

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Sat, 23/09/2023 - 4:20pm

Durable materials were a must for this family home, to enable full enjoyment of the absolute beachfront location without the need for constant maintenance.

The views from this Papamoa home are uninterrupted and beautiful, with waves rolling in over the sparkling water, Motiti Island in...

One Central Bedford

Submitted by Nathaniel Duncan on Sat, 23/09/2023 - 4:19pm

Attracting younger professionals and families to reside in the central city was a significant vision for the regeneration of central Christchurch following the earthquakes. A new, Fletcher Living residential precinct, designed by Architectus Christchurch, has delivered affordable living in a...

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