If you live in New Zealand, you’ll be no stranger to our highly regulated conservation laws and guidelines to protect our local wildlife. Our systems are set up so that the Department of Conservation (DoC) categorises reserve areas as specially protected. These places are accessible to the public most of the time and have their own ecosystems. Those of us who live near a reserve, creek, stream or bush that’s considered DoC land will know that making house alterations can be tricky.
Read MoreThe architectural space we’re currently designing in is referred to as “contemporary”. Just as styles of architecture before this time are known for common defining features, contemporary design also showcases many features. Most new house designs that we see today are home to these. In this blog, we’ll go over some of the most common features of contemporary homes.
Read MoreLast month, architectural designers in Auckland and from all around New Zealand got together to celebrate the annual Festival of Architecture. As members of the architecture community, it’s important to spread knowledge and ideas through events such as this. The festival showcased some of the best and most innovative ideas that the industry is developing. The festival also hosted a few fun events to get involved in. We recap some highlights from the festival.
Read MoreAre you thinking of adding a bit more space to your current home situation? Well, you’ll be glad to know that buying a bigger home isn’t the only answer. Summer is fast approaching and it’s the perfect time of the year where you can look into house additions to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of your home. Not only that, focusing your time, money, and energy on home improvements this summer can significantly add to the resale value of your homes.
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