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In keeping with its rugged alpine setting, this award-winning home mirrors the untamed beauty of Te Anau. Alternating concrete blocks, robust steel and soft timber claddings marry to create an extension of the land. Like rock faces and hilltops, the roofline juts and meanders, forming a horizontal silhouette that accentuates the project’s success and scale.…

Two years on, and the family that calls this Dunedin property home still pinch themselves as they drive down the road towards it. Dramatic ceiling heights and a bold, geometric exterior skeleton unite with intuitive, custom design elements and handcrafted details to form a forever home. The build’s journey begins with an ambitious client moodboard…

Matthew Packwood and his team at Packwood Construction were tasked with creating a first home that was not only functional but also rich in architectural character and full of charm. The build came with its fair share of challenges, including tight deadlines and frame supply issues. To stay on track, the team constructed their own…

Sitting just outside of Queenstown, the award-winning Wings Over Water is a bold architectural statement that appears to float effortlessly within its natural surroundings. Designed by Kamermans Architects and constructed by Shore Construction, the sculptural, single-storey home unfolds beneath a dramatic butterfly roof, while its earthy palette connects seamlessly with the surrounding mountain ranges. Architect…