Architecture

Industrial style, a little French country and grunge luxe is mixed to perfection in this spacious family home in Masterton Building a house from scratch isn’t an easy endeavour, but after working on their first home and loving the process, Masterton locals Danielle (Dani) and Johnny Burkhart took a gamble the hot property market would […]

Undaunted by restrictive property caveats and two earthquakes, a Christchurch family couldn’t be happier with their self-built and designed dream home With its wide eaves, low-pitched roof and walls of timber-framed glass, there is little mistaking one of the primary influences on the design of the distinctive Kennett/Maher house on the coastal hills of Christchurch. […]

Visitors are quick to notice the resort-style feeling to this home. The site of Cathi and Jono Staines’ home on the clifftop above Murray’s Bay, with its sweeping sea views across to Rangitoto and beyond, is so prized by the couple that, rather than move, they simply rebuild. The 361sqm modern home of precast concrete […]

When a builder and an interior designer created their own home, the result was a considered house rich in details with plenty of glass sliding doors and carefully chosen natural materials. For such a handsome home, the entrance to Bronwyn and Bruce Turton’s Horsham Downs place is not an example of letting all your fireworks […]

The home invites the raw landscape right up to the house with extensive use of sliding and bi-fold doors as well as a wall of raked windows.

The boundary between inside and outside is blurred at a Matarangi holiday home thanks to the clever use of sliding doors and raked windows There are no fences to speak of at The Pines, a bach community at the end of the Matarangi sandspit, in the Coromandel. Boundaries are vaguely defined, paths meander under the […]

Ten years after moving in, this interior designer completely gutted her Auckland villa to transform it into her dream home Annick and Tim Larkin hunted for a new house for nine months before realising it would be better to renovate their current home to better fit their family’s needs. Although Annick is an interior designer, […]

When Nita Pearson and partner Francis Scordino were looking for a family home, they saw potential where others saw problems. While nothing had been touched since the Seventies, Nita loved the location of the property and they were able to snap it up.  Meet & greet Nita Pearson, 49 (administrator), Francis Scordino, 48 (sports club […]

From run down to remarkable, this special home shows what’s possible with a bold vision — and hard work Meet & greet John Price, 40 (works in landscaping and construction), Brydie Price, 39 (flight attendant), Miila, 17, and Spencer, 15, plus dogs Pedro and Chica. If there’s one thing to take from hearing Brydie and John […]

Over the years Herbst Architects have made a name for themselves and their distinctive architectural style. Here are 10 of our favourite houses by the award-winning duo Lance and Nicola Herbst of Herbst Architects have become a regular feature in architectural magazines over the years. After moving to New Zealand from South Africa over 20 […]

From run down to remarkable, this special Mt Maunganui home shows what’s possible with a bold vision — and hard work Meet and Greet John Price, 40 (works in landscaping and construction), Brydie Price, 38 (flight attendant), Miila, 17, and Spencer, 15, plus puppies Pedro and Chica. If there’s one thing to take from hearing […]

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by highlighting six inspiring New Zealand architects who continue to push the boundaries of design To mark the date for International Women’s Day and champion the #eachforequal theme this year, we’re celebrating six of New Zealand’s most successful female architects. These six women from five practices are just a handful […]

These architecturally designed homes for sale across New Zealand give you an opportunity to enjoy a unique lifestyle Building your own home presents the opportunity to have a house that’s fit for purpose. Architect designed homes also give owners the chance to push boundaries and explore all the options when it comes to light, space, […]

Tranquil blues, white tongue-and-groove walls and Scandi style furniture create a calm vibe in this family home Meet + Greet Emma Zanchetta, (interior designer), Richard Zanchetta, (construction company managing director), Oliver, 6, Willow, 5, Ivy, 3, and Finn, 1. Favourite bits 1. The living space “Our family room is used the most as the kids […]

Building their home around an existing lilly pilly tree helped this family create a warm, welcoming home inspired by nature Ask most homeowners about the inspiration for their renovation and they’ll often nominate established styles or abstract concepts. Not this couple. Their starting point was a huge lilly pilly tree in the backyard, and some […]

These three baches defy conventional design. One thing, in particular, they have in common is no bedrooms. Scroll down to see more 1. Pic’s Not-a-house When Pic Picot engaged architect Julian Mitchell to design something for his holiday section at Mārahau, he told him straight: he didn’t want a house. No house at all. Not an […]

From Northland to the Coromandel, these architecturally designed baches are where every beach lover would want to visit. Take a look below Who doesn’t love a view of the water? Whether they’re on a hill overlooking the sea, or right on the beachfront, these architecturally designed baches make the sea a focal point. It’s impossible […]

Building their idyllic home away from home was just the beginning of this family’s Great Barrier architecture adventure The Judkins family aren’t the type to sit around and do nothing on their summer holiday. Instead, after building, decorating and landscaping their dream bach on Aotea/Great Barrier Island, they set about renovating three dilapidated neighbouring cottages […]

Featuring both classic and modern design, you can enjoy a one-of-a-kind lifestyle in these architectural masterpieces for sale from across New Zealand There’s no replacing the quality of design, attention to detail and unique touches that are the hallmarks of an architecturally designed home. Bespoke living spaces with special features, use of quality materials and […]

Building new meant this Cambridge couple could relish outdoor living in a completely private setting. See inside their contemporary H-shaped new-build here Meet + Greet Nathan Milne, 43 (co-owner of Cambridge ITM), Kerry Milne, 41 (accountant and co-owner of Cambridge ITM), Carter, 11, and Caleb, 6. Kerry’s decorating tips Take photos of your space on […]

Building new meant this Cambridge couple could combine privacy, parties and poolside bliss into one perfect package The accountant in Kerry Milne loves things to be orderly, symmetrical and black and white – traits reflected in the house she shares with husband Nathan and their sons, Carter and Caleb. The Cambridge abode is a perfect […]

In its skilful melding of public and private worlds, Guy Sebastian’s stylish home in Sydney’s east never misses a note If the world’s a stage for singer and songwriter Guy Sebastian, his home on Sydney’s eastern beaches, which he shares with wife Jules and their two children, is no exception. His talents can be on […]

From iconic classics to modern masterpieces, this collection of architectural homes for sale is the answer to all your design dreams If you want a home that has a distinct personality, cater to your unique lifestyle needs or make the most of a spectacular or difficult site, then it’s probably time to call an architect. […]

A roof deck with access via architectural stairs, giant windows and doors, and a cantilevered section over the garage; this couple have nailed their dream home This house has a roof deck that’s perfect for dining in the sun Meet and Greet Ben Crawford, 37 (brand agency owner and winner of The Block NZ season […]

Ben Crawford and his wife Kylie had a vision of a home built over a stream and surrounded by native trees where many others saw only weeds and water Ben Crawford from season one of The Block NZ’s sleek new home When Ben and Kylie Crawford say they immediately fell in love with the section […]

We’ve created a list of some of our favourite bathroom designs from the past few years, take a look for the ultimate-inspo.  1. Ensuite with an industrial edge A generous ensuite with an industrial edge was the brief for this inner-city Auckland home, a finalist for 2016’s Home of the Year Awards. The results are […]

Structures with no purpose can be an eccentric delight. Discover the delightful madness behind the Waiheke Gateway Pavilion sculpture by Stevens Lawson Architects Why we love that the Waiheke Gateway Pavilion sculpture has no point It begins in 2012 with a quixotic aim — a pavilion representing New Zealand in Venice, sadly abandoned through lack of interest […]

With a tetris-like façade in the day and LED light show in the night, the Haka Hotel is bringing a fun new vibe to Auckland’s skyline The new building lighting up Auckland’s cityscape A new building adds a jolt of colour to the cityscape It’s a pretty undistinguished structure by day, but by night, the […]

Claude Megson is a remarkable Auckland architect who has all but disappeared from history. Giles Reid looks back at some of Megson’s best work in his book, Claude Megson: Counter Constructions  Out of site Claude Megson is a remarkable Auckland architect who has all but disappeared from history. His work was widely exhibited and published during the […]

Television presenter Renee Wright opens the doors to her stunning Bayswater home and reveals what inspires her interior style Meet and greet Television presenter Renee Wright, with husband Charlie and children Leo, Gigi and Arabella. TV Presenter Renee Wright shows us around her newly renovated home We’ve been here for about four or five years. It was […]

New Zealand shoe designer Kathryn Wilson takes us on a tour through her impressive closet and reveals the special story behind her beautiful Herne Bay home Meet and greet Shoe designer Kathryn Wilson lives in Herne Bay, Auckland with husband Liam and daughter Lola. Inside the closet of celebrated New Zealand shoe designer Kathryn Wilson […]

Claudia and Elisa wished to live close together, but preserve their independence. An old farmstead was the perfect solution – it offered exceptional architecture, modernised by the use of contemporary materials and precious objects, plus a hint of eccentricity An old farmstead is split in half to fit two sisters and their families Hills dominate […]

We count down the ten most popular home features on Homes to Love for 2017. Watch to see if your favourite story made the cut 10 Best New Zealand homes of 2017 1. A modern Mount Maunganui cottage honours the 1940s bach it replaced 2. Inside Augustine designer Kelly Coe’s St Heliers home 3. This […]

Thanks to extensive planning and considered material choices, this Auckland villa welcomes a new kitchen addition in a seamless merger   This Auckland villa’s kitchen blends modern style with a heritage feel Architect: Jane Priest Location: Herne Bay, Auckland Brief: A functional kitchen for a growing family, with an island that faces the pool and deck to enable children […]

An architecturally designed Wanaka house blurs the lines between indoors and out to create a versatile home for this nature-loving family Meet and greet Chris Norman, architect at Chris Norman Architecture, Natalie Norman, head of the product team at Mons Royale clothing, Estelle, 14, and Scarlett, 12. Why this Wanaka new-build was designed around outdoor […]

These 10 cities from around the world look incredible from above 10 of the best cities you have to see from above Architecture and design are often best admired from up close, but these 10 cities from around the world prove the best view is often bird’s eye. Barcelona Dubai Venice Paris New York Cairo […]

No two people are the same, so why should our houses be! We find out pros, cons and price of getting your home architecturally designed  The cost of building an architecturally designed home An architect can design a purpose-built home to suit you, especially if you have specific requirements or a difficult site. We have […]

Former fashionista Megan Douglas was drawn to the clean lines and simplicity of a mid-century masterpiece that has stood the test of time Inside a mid-century masterpiece in Remuera that’s stood the test of time The moment Megan Douglas caught sight of the slightly wild, well-established garden at the end of a long driveway she […]

Designer and illustrator Evie Kemp fearlessly blends pattern, colour and texture in her work, so it comes as no surprise that her South Auckland home is full of her bold personality Meet and greet Sam Holford, doctor, and Evie Kemp, designer and illustrator, plus dogs Pebbles and Biggie and Eddie the cat. Inside the Hill […]

Built over 100 years ago and inspired by the lidos of Britain, Auckland’s Parnell Baths are an architectural snapshot in time The historic Parnell Baths are still swimming in retro glamour  When planning a Palm Springs-inspired shoot, the Your Home and Garden team needed to find a location that evoked retro poolside glamour. Auckland’s Parnell […]

The New Zealand Institute of Architects has announced their 15 favourite designs, which just so happen to be some of ours too The New Zealand Institute of Architects names its 15 favourite designs Each year the New Zealand Institute of Architects chooses the country’s best buildings. A jury of architects (including a practitioner from abroad) […]

A new development in Onehunga is using gorgeous, green spaces and considered, contemporary living to bring a sense of community to the area New Onehunga apartments bring sense of community to shared living Onehunga is experiencing a reinvention of sorts – with a major redevelopment of the waterfront, upgrades to its town centre and new […]

Each unit in Japan’s Greendo Apartments is burrowed into the Takamatsu mountainside These Hobbit-like homes in Japan are a lesson in sympathetic design Architect Keita Nagata has created an apartment complex that fuses the natural environment of the Japanese region of Takamatsu to the needs of these purpose-built units. To replicate the flow of the […]

We count down the top 10 most read home features on Homes to Love for 2016. Find out if your favourite story made it into the finals Top 10 Homes to Love of 2016 1. The Block NZ winners Brooke and Mitch invite us inside their Queenstown home 2.  Kim Dotcom’s ex mansion hits the market […]

The iconic Chambers & Station buildings have stood proudly for over 100 years, and soon a select few will be able to call these luxury spaces home Auckland’s latest luxury offering comes in a historical package For over 100 years the Chambers & Station buildings have stood as proud landmarks in the leafy Auckland suburb […]

A beautifully innovative forest home that’s more than meets the eye. See inside this retirement home designed by Tokyo Architect Issei Suma The Japanese forest home that’s enchanted the design world You could easily mistake this magical abode for a luxury retreat on Airbnb, but this complex of five teepees is in fact a retirement […]

A man who built his own home while simultaneously working on The Block knows a thing or two about new-builds. Josh Shanley invites us into his beautiful Oakura home and shares some hard-won advice The Block NZ builder shares his home and some hard-won advice You might recognise Josh Shanley from season four of The Block […]

An architectural designer jumped at the chance to build his young family a fabulous rural home that is gentle on the environment and full of personality Who lives here?  Kate Perry, 31 (quotation administrator), Josh Newlove, 32 (director/architectural designer of Newlove Browning Architects), Leah, 6, Ella, 5, and Oliver, 1. The story It definitely wasn’t […]

A young architect put his skills to the test to design and build his family’s dream home in rural Timaru. The results speak for themselves…  Who lives here?  Kate Perry (quotation administrator), Josh Newlove (director/architectural designer of Newlove Browning Architects), Leah, 6, Ella, 5, and Oliver, 1 Their story  It definitely wasn’t love at first […]

Architects Kerry Phelan and Stephen Javens, directors of K.P.D.O., created a home out of the ramshackle garage of an old military building in Melbourne Behind its heritage facade a new building was constructed of brick, concrete, travertine and timber – simple materials used in a very graphic way. Rooms with no particular function were included, the couple preferring […]

From a shortlist of 17 incredible projects in the ‘House’ category in the World Architecture Festival awards, three are from New Zealand. All three of these projects have featured in HOME magazine and on Homes to Love…  Three New Zealand homes named in World Architecture Festival The World Architecture Festival recognises the best architecture from across the globe with […]

The World Architecture Festival is the largest international gathering of architects consisting of an awards, conference and exhibition. Of the 17 projects in the House category, three of them are from New Zealand. All three of these projects have featured in HOME magazine and on Homes to Love. This year’s festival will be held for the […]

Interior design expert Jacinta Preston reveals how to choose the right architect for your project and how to convey to them what you want by creating a brief All design projects are essentially about research and planning. Briefing and working with an architect is no different. Most architectural projects respond immediately to existing problems and […]

What does the most expensive home in San Francisco look like? It looks like this American property on sale for $28 million USD. Key stats 7 bedrooms 7 bathrooms 9,095 sqft 3 car parks 3 powder rooms $28 million USD The property is listed through Neal Ward Listings. [related_articles post1=”37803″ post2=”35864″]

Adding another level to a home requires some heavy-duty renovations. Here’s how to add a another level to your home the right way, plus how much it will cost, with expert advice from the professionals Why and how should you ‘pop the top’ and add another level to a house? There are at least four […]

Auckland best buildings have been announced in the Auckland Architecture Awards 2016, ranging from a pink bike path built from an old motorway, to an idyllic small housing project Winners in the Auckland Architecture Awards announced Reworked heritage buildings, a new and already much-loved library and a small mausoleum are just a few of this year’s recipients of Auckland Architecture […]

A damp and musty 1930s bungalow has been given a new lease of life and is loved once more thanks to its new owners Who lives here? Eva Nash (director of Rogan Nash Architects), David Nash (Bunnings national supply chain manager), Nico, 3. Aside from the architectural design, what other things did you do yourselves? […]

Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena is the recipient of the 2016 Pritzker Prize. He discusses the inspiration behind his work in this compelling video   “The most simple verbs – studying, eating, meeting resting – those verbs in the end make our lives. And those verbs happen in nouns – offices, schools, houses parks. Architecture tries to give the […]

Alejandro Aravena of Chile has been selected as the 2016 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. We take a look at his work, which includes remarkable buildings in Chile, China, Switzerland and the US. Aravena, 48, is an architect based in Santiago, Chile. He is the 41st laureate of the Pritzker Prize, the first Pritzker Laureate from Chile, and […]

A Canadian architecture studio has created The Story Pod, a little black box that opens by day to reveal a charming little library Designed by Atelier Kastelic Buffey (AKB), this public mini-building in Newmarket, north of Toronto, is a community-supported lending library where visitors can take or leave something to read. There is built-in seating […]

When a little state house is kitted out with a modern addition, it’s a yin and yang arrangement that suits this young family perfectly Who lives here?  Gus Roberts (executive creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi), Victoria Roberts (marketing mum), Louie, Isla, Izzy and Tiggy the cat. What did they do? Doubled the size of […]

Danish architecture firm Lumo Arkitekter has designed a series of tiny shelters installed along the coastline aimed at encouraging outdoor tourism These basic, but downright charming, cabins designed by Lumo Arkitekter are part of a series of 50 shelters offering campers, trampers and surfers respite from the elements. Built as part of the Shelters by the […]

San Francisco’s most expensive new listing has hit the market, on sale for US $28,000,000 Located in the coveted area of Pacific Heights, the property has recently been restored. Built in 1901 by noted architect James Frances Dunn, the house has been transformed for the 21st century with luxury finishes and fittings. The home’s grand exterior […]

The New Zealand Institute of Architects has awarded its premier individual honour, the Gold Medal for career achievement, to Stuart Gardyne, a director of the Wellington firm architecture+ The New Zealand Architecture Awards’ Gold Medal is the highest level of professional recognition a New Zealand architect can attain. For Gardyne, it acknowledges an accomplished career during […]

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live now, under the theme of ‘Smart homes’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today Smart modern homes are more than just clever – they’re beautiful too. Like Wendy Shacklock’s Te Kohanga, these international examples are intelligent responses to difficult […]

The best New-Zealand designed buildings have been announced at the annual New Zealand Architecture Awards. Twenty-eight projects, ranging from a train station in Auckland to an apartment building in Wellington, have won awards in the country’s premiere architectural competition. Here are some of the winners, including the top award (pictured), the 2015 New Zealand Architecture […]

The winners of the New Zealand Architecture Awards have been announced and the results are stunning The winners of the New Zealand Architecture Awards have been announced with the top award, the 2015 New Zealand Architecture Medal, going to the new Blyth Performing Arts Centre at Iona College, Havelock North, designed by Stevens Lawsons Architects. This year’s Architecture […]

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live now, under the theme of ‘Flexible Spaces’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today. Not so long ago, the ideal home was one with clearly defined spaces, each divided up into individual rooms with a set function. Today, we […]

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live now, under the theme of ‘Urban Communities’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today. Join HOME New Zealand editor, Jeremy Hansen and Eva Nash of Rogan Nash Architects as they explore the home of Julie Stout and David Mitchell, […]

Stylish doesn’t have to mean expensive. We look at five ways you can give your home that designer edge while staying under budget Taking inspiration from the home featured above, we give you five ways to create a home that looks beautiful even on a budget. Creating a home interior from everyday materials like ply […]

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live now, under the theme of ‘Simplicity’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today. Keeping things simple gets harder each year.  Houses get bigger and more expensive, filled with more stuff and yet, our enjoyment of them remains the same. […]

The kitset or modular bach is not a new concept in New Zealand but in recent years we’ve garnered international acclaim for our innovative work in this area Bachkit In 2000 Architect André Hodgskin came up with his pioneering Bachkit contemporary prefab pavilions. His latest take on the idea is iPAD, a minimalist kitset holiday […]