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Combining Form & Function

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Mon, 29/08/2011 - 12:00am

by Graham Hepburn

Architectural designer Chris Shaw gets a kick out of combining form and function in his projects and that’s highly evident in the Wainui Beach School library.

The wave-shaped roof of the building references Wainui Beach’s surf culture and its reputation as having...

Langs Beach House

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Thu, 18/08/2011 - 12:00am

Langs Beach House

David Jack and Elizabeth Thomas are no new comers to the beach as Liz has been involved in the family “bach” and holiday vacations at the seaside since her youth. When planning their new holiday home at Langs Beach David was adamant that the new home would be as...

Buckling Of Roof Falshings

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 17/08/2011 - 12:00am

BUCKLING OF ROOF FLASHINGS
Rod Newbold (Commercial Manager, Steel & Tubing Roofing Products),John Turner (Wood Technologist, SCION)

THE PROBLEM.
There has been a spate of compression buckling of transverse roof flashings, such as ridges, aprons, and apex...

French Influence

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Tue, 09/08/2011 - 12:00am

FRENCH INFLUENCE

 

John Killeen, a 5th generation New Zealander, has a dry sense of humour gleaned from years of experience. It is reasonable to say he has worked hard for what he has and has developed a knack of seeing through much of the information we are...

A Home For All Seasons

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 03/08/2011 - 12:00am

By Graham Hepburn

Dave North is the first to admit that he and wife Ali weren’t “specifically looking for an eco house” when they built in Nelson but that’s kind of what they ended up with.

Rather, he and Ali just wanted a warm, dry and healthy home for themselves...

Safety First

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 03/08/2011 - 12:00am

When people talk about products being sustainable, they usually focus on its carbon footprint or energy efficiency but the safety of a product is just as important.

And product safety covers all sorts of facets: from the safety of the workers that make it to how safe the product is to use...

A New Solution To The Old Problem

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Thu, 14/07/2011 - 12:00am

Metrotile have provided a solution that an increasing number of home owners have with shingle products installed in and around the 1980’s. Whilst the original unit’s unique design was complimented by the low, flat profile of shingles the long term performance was questionable. In this instance...

Country Retreat

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 06/07/2011 - 12:00am

The best way to learn to love the land is to live on it. That’s exactly what Mike and Marcelle Waugh did when they purchased a cherished piece of land, with a large bush covenant overlooking the south Kaipara harbour, in 2002. A corralled yard previously used for deer farming proved the ideal...

From The Ground Up

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 06/07/2011 - 12:00am

By Graham Hepburn

Building a new hangar at a working airport comes with its challenges, especially when you aren’t allowed cranes on site. And those challenges magnify when the hangar is 80 metres wide by 60 metres long and 15 metres tall at its highest point.

Air Nelson needed the...

Tranquility

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Mon, 04/07/2011 - 12:00am

When the owners of this unique home briefed Mark Brown, Solutions Architecture Ltd, they came with some very specific requirements on the function of their  new home but beyond this the brief allowed for a high degree of input in design and material choices. The overall concept was to create a...

A Sanctuary For Golfers And Wildlife

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Sun, 03/07/2011 - 12:00am

Wairakei International Golf Course was already rated one of the top courses in the world when owner Gary  ane decided to make it even more special.

His vision was to create an environment where golf and the  atural habitat work in harmony. He wanted a pest-free environment within the golf...

A Lifestyle Village

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 27/10/2010 - 12:00am

Whilst often referred to as retirement villages, Sanctuary Villas prefer to think the residents have done everything but retire. In fact the accent is on enjoying life without the stress and commitments of home maintenance, leaving village folk to pursue their individual pleasures.

...

Trafalgar Centre Nelson Southern Extension

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Thu, 21/10/2010 - 12:00am

The Trafalgar Centre, designed by Alex Bowman and built in 1972, has served Nelson well. For a number of years, however, it has been unable to meet the operational requirements of modern sports and entertainment events or to accommodate growing numbers of spectators.

This is Stage 1 of a...

Designing A Lifestyle

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 20/10/2010 - 12:00am

Having a wealth of experience in both design and building Wayne Bishop embarked on the design and development of a lifetime...creating, designing and building an entire lifestyle environment.
A huge project, not to just design the subdivision but to design and build every home in what was...

Piha Cafe

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 20/10/2010 - 12:00am

Piha Cafe By Graham Hepburn

A combination of traditional looks and new technology means the Piha Café sits comfortably within its seaside environment and, more importantly, will be kind to it.
The wooden homestead-like structure of the café has been designed so that the timber will...

Preserving History

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 20/10/2010 - 12:00am

Anyone visiting Devonport will be aware of the location of this highly visible landmark; The historic ST Francis De Sales Church building which was originally designed by Edward Mahoney and built in 1918, replacing the earlier church on the site. In 2008-2009 Phillip Hartley from Salmond Reed...

In Pursuit Of Design Excellence

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 08/10/2010 - 12:00am

Having published several projects designed by Davor Mikulcic from studio MWA Ltd. in Wellington, two primary factors seemed to be consistent. The first was the excellence in design and the second was that  is clients were not just happy with the results but they had established a lasting...

Setting The Style

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 08/10/2010 - 12:00am

When you combine the creative forces of a renowned film making duo and an architectural designer with a wellrespected reputation for high-end quality, the results can be spectacular.

The creative synergy between this trio has come together in the form of working environment and home for...

Building A Landmark

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:00am

The residential building industry has seen some tough times over recent years with many home owners and suppliers being left in a dilemma. It is within this climate of uncertainty that Landmark Homes have  been able to build a reputation for stability, trust, value and excellence in the mid to...

Greenville House On Denerau Island

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:00am

Paula and Ross Greenville operated a very successful boutique accommodation facility adjacent to the golf course in Mount Maunganui for a number of years. This luxury accommodation catered for overseas visitors who were particularly interested in golf.
In 2004 a change in lifestyle was in...

Northland Cricket Spire Pavilion Whangarei

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:00am

By Graham Hepburn


When Northland Cricket relocated to a new home ground five years ago, it paid tribute to the game’s past with the design of its headquarters but had a firm eye on the future.

The move to a new ground was spurred by a review of the district plan by...

NZ Post Auckland Mail Centre

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:00am

By Graham Hepburn

Changes to the way people are using the postal service were part of the reason NZ Post undertook a review of its operations.
The advent of email, the rise in internet shopping and the growth of courier services have radically altered the landscape.
Coupled with...

The Enchanting Villa

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 02/12/2009 - 12:00am

By Graham Hepburn
Computer aided design is a wonderful tool when it comes to building your dream home.
That’s what Tony and Jackie Krzyzewski found when they began playing around with ideas for the home they wanted to build on a section they bought in Whitford about three...

A Tribute To Australian Design Excellence

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Tue, 01/12/2009 - 12:00am

Steve Cooper, Gerard Roof distributor in Queensland,
was ecstatic to learn that Mali Mali Private Villa, designed by internationally acclaimed and multi award winning architectural designer Chris Vandyke, was awarded” Australia’s Best House,” by the Australian Master Builders Association...

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