Architecture according to bees
At the heart of photographer Anne Noble’s exhibition Conversātiō at Queensland Art Gallery is a cabinet where a colony of bees lived.
Feeding the soul: Julia Atkinson-Dunn’s new book is a bible for new and enthusiastic gardeners
For homeowners with the luxury of outdoor space or those looking to cultivate a garden in their homes but starting from scratch, there’s an abundance of information on home gardening but it takes some searching and, if you’re an amateur, it can be overwhelming.
A mercy mission
A dilapidated former convent in Grey Lynn has a new lease of life as a luxury boutique hotel with striking interiors that celebrate the building’s origins.
10 reasons to visit New Plymouth if you’re into food and design
These 10 excellent offerings of art and food will give you every reason to visit the wonderful city of New Plymouth. Check them out below Four years after the opening of the combined Govett-Brewster Art Gallery & Len Lye Centre, the spectacular stainless-steel addition by Patterson Architects, the downtown West End Precinct is buzzing. It’s […]
Why Wellington’s old Albemarle Hotel is a beautiful example of architecture
James Warren of Upoko Architects admires the Albemarle Hotel – a beautiful relic that celebrates great design and Wellington’s history “Several years ago I worked in a central Wellington studio and just around the corner on the opposite end of the park was the Albemarle Hotel. Despite its northern aspect, the building looks like it’s perpetually […]
Why Daily Bread is a must-visit for interior and pastry enthusiasts alike
Daily Bread’s Ponsonby store proves its worth in a temporary space. Take a peek inside and see why it’s a must-visit (not just for the delicious pastries) There’s often a long queue at Daily Bread in Ponsonby. It’s not like the locals have never seen a croissant, or that customers know that the set-up is […]
11 reasons to visit Dunedin if you’re into architecture and art
As its heritage is restored and celebrated, a youthful new energy brews in Dunedin. Here are 11 places to visit if you enjoy good food, fabulous art and interesting architecture The Waterfront Industry Commission building near the port. 1. Vogel Street warehouse precinct A decade ago, the 19th-century warehouses that were built to house wool […]
Why Auckland’s Wintergardens are an enduring example of innovative architecture
Convenor of Museums and Cultural Heritage at the University of Auckland, Linda Tyler admires the structural innovation of the Wintergardens, which opened at Auckland Domain in 1928 “Entering the moist, warm air of the barrel-vaulted Tropical House on a cold, foggy morning in winter is a transporting experience. As well as revelling in colourful displays of […]
Everyone who loves glassware needs to visit Monmouth’s new store
Monmouth’s makers realise their dream of opening their own store The seed of Monmouth Glass was formed a number of years ago when Isaac Katzoff and Stephen Bradbourne started making glass together on a casual basis. Both artists were already highly experienced glassblowers – and it wasn’t long before they recognised their shared aesthetic and […]
Wellington Airport’s coffee bar serves lattes with a side of interior inspo
Coffee is served in a place of calm at Wellington Airport. Take a look inside Three Quarter Society and discover the secret to its elegant design What does Three Quarter Society do and what’s behind the name? Dmitry Sedov (owner)— We are an independent Wellington specialty coffee bar serving exclusive single origin and blends, with […]
Inside The Yard, a vibrant Christchurch eatery in a former printing hall
A clever redevelopment revives a former printing hall in Christchurch In the past few years, Box 112 has redeveloped a series of heritage spaces around Christchurch into vibrant, city-making spaces combining offices, retail and hospitality. Collectively, they’re a charming bunch – warm, tactile spaces making use of buildings that were largely overlooked before the earthquakes […]
Why a 130-year-old Anglican church is this architectural designer’s favourite building
Jade Kake of Matakohe Architecture & Urbanism lives in Whangarei where she stays connected to Te Whare Karakia o Pehiāweri, the Anglican church built in 1888 “I love this place because it’s incredibly peaceful, the way the light filters through the oak trees, which were planted around the same time the church was built. You […]
Architect Nicola Herbst reveals her favourite building
As a model of adaptive re-use, the Axis building in Parnell, Auckland, doesn’t get better, says architect and Home of the Year judge Nicola Herbst, who lived there for seven years “The Axis building was converted by Patterson Architects in 1991 from a Nestlé chocolate factory into a mixed-used development of offices, restaurants, showrooms and […]
Why the Len Lye Centre is artist Shannon Novak’s favourite building
Auckland-based artist and trained pianist Shannon Novak returned to New Plymouth, his birth city, to riff on the physicality of The Len Lye Centre “How could you not love it? Long mirrored arms stretch into the sky pulling it earthward. Smooth, undulating curves trace visual music through the air. Warm sunlight slow dances around your body as […]
See how Andiamo restaurant managed to go bold with beige
A neighbourhood classic in Auckland’s Herne Bay is brought back to life Late last year, Auckland’s Nourish Group reopened Andiamo, which had closed on the same site several years before. “Andiamo had been an instiution in our community for years,” says Nourish’s Paula Sigley, “and we wanted to re-create a warm and inviting local.” Any […]
Award winning architect Jeremy Salmond says this is his favourite building
Known for his work conserving heritage buildings, it makes sense that architect Jeremy Salmond would choose old Gisborne Gaol as his favourite building Jeremy Salmond was recently awarded the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ 2018 Gold Medal, recognising his work in conserving heritage buildings. The old Gisborne Gaol is not far from his Longbush Ecosanctuary […]
Resident’s Scott Bridgens reveals his favourite building
Managing director of Resident – and winner of HOME’s Design Awards 2018 – Scott Bridgens has a soft spot for London’s Granary Square precinct at King’s Cross My Favourite Building: Scott Bridgens “For the past few years I’ve spent a bit of time in London. Staying in King’s Cross, I’ve witnessed the extraordinary regeneration of […]
This sandwich shop serves interior inspiration with a side of grilled cheese
Auckland sandwich shop, Fort Greene, finds a new home to break bread on Karangahape Road This sandwich shop serves interior inspiration with a side of grilled cheese Sandwich makers Fort Greene recently moved along Auckland’s Karangahape Road from the historic St Kevins Arcade to a former kebab shop on the main strip. “K Road […]
Meet the Fernmark 56: a home that can be assembled by two people
An enterprising trio develops the Fernmark 56; a new way to build, using simple tools and people power Meet the Fernmark 56: a home that can be assembled by two people With its prototype ‘Fernmark 56’ modular house about to spring from the ground in Wanaka, Fernmark – made up of Giles Barker, Graham Barry and […]
Why Wellington’s Embassy theatre is such a special building
Chair of the New Zealand International Film Festival, Blueskin Films founder and film producer, Catherine Fitzgerald ONZM has had many memorable experiences at Wellington’s Embassy theatre Why Wellington’s Embassy theatre is such a special building I grew up in Dunedin and my first visit to the Embassy was 10 years before I moved to Wellington. It was […]
This talented Wellington ceramicist has pushed the boundaries of pottery
In the hands of Wellington ceramicist Richard Stratton, the humble teapot transcends its origins to become high art This talented Wellington ceramicist has pushed the boundaries of pottery The fact that New Zealand’s premier pottery prize, the Portage Ceramic Awards, was won in 2017 by a teapot, seems initially like a pretty dreadful condemnation of the […]
These architects have created a way to build and get consent quickly
Assembly Architects discuss the novel process they’ve developed in Wanaka for getting houses built fast, without compromising design These architects have created a way to build and get consent quickly “We had an existing relationship with the developers Stu and Mel Pinfold, who live across the road,” says Louise Wright of Assembly Architects, which designed […]
Aēsop’s first Wellington store features its signature understated style
Aēsop’s first Wellington store takes design cues from its heritage location and neighbours Aēsop’s first Wellington store features its signature understated style Greek fabulist Aēsop knew how to tell a memorable story and the skincare brand that takes his name similarly makes a lasting impression. The brand’s first Wellington store, designed by Rufus Knight, draws on […]
1154 Pastaria is the new Wellington eatery giving Italian dining a cool edge
Familiar food with a fresh attitude finds its place in a former clothing factory. We talk to owner Leonardo Bresolin about how a great interior makes the food taste even better 1154 Pastaria is the new Wellington eatery giving Italian dining a cool edge From Wellington brothers Leonardo and Lorenzo Bresolin, who gave the capital city […]
Baby is the bold new cafe in Eden Terrace you need to visit
A design-minded duo opens their second Auckland cafe, this one in Eden Terrace Baby is the bold new cafe in Eden Terrace you need to visit Tane Williams and Emma Lyell rehabbed a classic when they took over the space that is now Bestie, at the sunny end of St Kevins Arcade on Auckland’s Karangahape […]
Christchurch Art Gallery director Blair Jackson’s favourite building
New Christchurch Art Gallery director Blair Jackson is delighted that the home and studio of the late Bill Sutton is to be restored and gifted to the city Christchurch Art Gallery director Blair Jackson’s favourite building “I pass the Sutton House each day on my walk to work. I’d known about Bill’s house for a long […]
Fashion label Kowtow opens sustainable new store in Wellington
A new store for clothing label Kowtow flies the flag for sustainability and refined design Fashion label Kowtow opens sustainable new store in Wellington When Gosia Piatek launched her fashion label Kowtow more than a decade ago, ethical and sustainable values were her foundation. The brand’s new flagship store in Te Aro, Wellington, continues the […]
The iconic mid-century Auckland social housing block being demolished
An iconic mid-century Auckland social housing block is to be razed rather than refurbished. Does it have to be this way? The iconic mid-century Auckland social housing block being demolished They wanted to sanitise a place they labelled a slum, but ended up slowly re-creating one. Early last century, Auckland’s Grey Street (later renamed Greys […]
Williams is the elegant new waterfront eatery you need to visit
Two inventive brothers open an elegant new all-day eatery near the water in central Auckland Williams is the elegant new waterfront eatery you need to visit Brothers Charles and Patrick Williams recently opened Williams, an elegantly spare all-day eatery in a new building designed by Architectus in Wynyard Quarter, Auckland. “We came into the space […]
The interior of Starta Bread Kitchen & Shop is as good as its bread
You can smell the heavenly aroma of freshly baked bread just by looking at Starta Bread Kitchen & Shop. Discover how this bakery is giving customers a feel for what it takes to make some of Wellington’s most sought-after bread The interior of Starta Bread Kitchen & Shop is as good as its bread Owner and […]
Leading Wellington brewers Garage Project open in a Kingsland factory
Leading Wellington beer brewers Garage Project have opened in Auckland, with a ‘cellar door’ in a former Kingsland factory Leading Wellington brewers Garage Project open in a Kingsland factory Garage Project opened in Aro Valley in – yes – an abandoned service station in 2011, and quickly become leaders in the New Zealand craft-beer scene. […]
A new art installation at Brancott Estate winery is worth the visit
A new art installation by New York-based designer Dror Benshetrit rises elegantly amongst the vines of the Marlborough vineyard, Brancott Estate A new art installation at Brancott Estate winery is worth the visit “I don’t know why, but I insisted that it would go from flat to standing,” says New York-based designer Dror Benshetrit of […]
Why the Martin House by John Scott is an example of timeless design
Sophie Wallace of Parlour Projects visits the Martin House by John Scott in Hawke’s Bay. She discusses what she loves about it and why it’s her favourite building Why the Martin House by John Scott is an example of timeless design “If you’re born and bred in Hawke’s Bay, like me, you’ve most likely heard […]
Manifesto: The must-see exhibit at Auckland Art Gallery with Cate Blanchett
Manifesto is the electrifying, 13-screen installation by German artist and filmmaker Julian Rosefeldt and actress Cate Blanchett now showing at the Auckland Art Gallery Manifesto: The must-see exhibit at Auckland Art Gallery with Cate Blanchett The German artist and filmmaker Julian Rosefeldt and actress Cate Blanchett met in a chance encounter in Berlin in 2010: […]
Cupple: The Hastings coffee shop with the coolest concrete aesthetic
Roaster Al Borrie, known for his strong brews and stripped-back aesthetic, opens his third coffee stop in the Hawke’s Bay region Cupple: The Hastings coffee shop with the coolest concrete aesthetic “I always wanted to do a really long coffee bar,” says Al Borrie. He’s found just that with Cupple on Heretaunga Street, Hastings, where […]
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reveals her favourite building
“I like the building aesthetically, but I also like what it represents.” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses why this apartment block is her favourite Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reveals her favourite building For Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, the ‘Star Flats’ in Freemans Bay, Auckland, represent an enduring aesthetic and approach to housing. “I like the building […]
Mokopōpaki is the fresh new gallery on Karangahape Rd you need to visit
A gallery on Auckland’s Karangahape Rd brings a fresh approach to contemporary art. Discover how Māori ideas and values are at the heart of Mokopōpaki Mokopōpaki is the fresh new gallery on Karangahape Rd you need to visit Why did you open Mokopōpaki? I like asking questions. As a space, Mokopōpaki asks questions. Lots of […]
Blunt and Flox collaborate on a limited-edition umbrella
Blunt’s co-founder Scott Kington says an umbrella is basically a walking canvas, so they’ve teamed up with Kiwi artist Flox – and result is stunning. Check out the limited-edition design The artist Flox, aka Hayley King, has embellished the latest limited-edition Blunt umbrella with her trademark ferns, flowers and vibrant birds. “An umbrella is basically […]
Mission Bay Pavillion: The elegant revival of Auckland’s historic stonehouse
Herbst Architects have brought their characteristically light touch to one of Auckland’s top spots: Mission Bay Pavilion. Here’s why it’s the place to be this summer Mission Bay Pavillion: The elegant revival of Auckland’s historic stonehouse “Our brief was to make a bach on the beach for everyone to use,” says architect Lance Herbst of […]
Auckland Art Gallery curator Mary Kisler reveals her favourite building
Auckland Art Gallery curator Mary Kisler reveals why she loves the resolute and frivolous nature of this historic building in Albert Park Auckland Art Gallery curator Mary Kisler reveals her favourite building “This building in Albert Park was originally the stables for a grand house on Princes Street that marked the city’s prosperity in the late […]
How design studio Material Creative is taking interior style to the next level
Award-winning Auckland design studio Material Creative’s use of innovative technology is reinventing how they do business. Watch below to discover how to inspire your own creativity [jwp-video n=”1″] This award-winning duo is reinventing the interior design process “It’s our job to create original stories and each project has its own narrative,” says Toni Brandso, of Material […]
Why we all need in to know about Whanganui’s rising art scene
Whanganui was once a byword for small-town conservatism but in recent years, artists and curators have discovered the town’s charms. Anthony Byrt reports on an unlikely art scene Why we all need in to know about Whanganui’s rising art scene Like Katherine Mansfield and Frances Hodgkins, Edith Collier was a hugely talented young artist who […]
Wellington gallery The Dowse shows major retrospective of Gavin Hipkins
Wellington art gallery The Dowse is set to present an expansive retrospective of New Zealand artist Gavin Hipkins Wellington gallery The Dowse shows major retrospective of Gavin Hipkins With 25 years of exhibiting behind him, The Dowse is now staging an ambitious retrospective of Gavin Hipkins’ work, which will fill all eight of its galleries. […]
Karen Walker visits the home of artists Lee Miller and Sir Roland Penrose
Karen Walker makes a pilgrimage to Farleys House, the home of surrealist artists Lee Miller and her husband, artist Sir Roland Penrose Karen Walker visits the home of artists Lee Miller and Sir Roland Penrose It was with skin-tingling excitement that I boarded a train from London to Lewes in East Sussex to visit Farleys […]
Popular Wellington bike shop Bicycle Junction moves to cool new space
Wellington’s favourite bike shop, Bicycle Junction, moves into a bigger, better space in Te Aro and adds coffee to the mix Popular Wellington bike shop Bicycle Junction moves to cool new space Specialist Wellington ‘bikery’, Bicycle Junction, recently moved from a tiny store in Newtown to a much bigger space in Te Aro designed by […]
Rufus Knight creates an airy interior for the new Simon James store
Thanks to the expertise of Cheshire Architects and interior architect Rufus Knight, Simon James has an airy, restful new space to reside Rufus Knight creates an airy interior for the new Simon James store “We’d been looking at this building for a little while,” says designer and retailer Simon James, of the modest brick building […]
5 New Zealand artists that you need to know about
Who you should collect now, and why: five art writers each pick a New Zealand artist Oliver Perkins The artist’s overarching practice is witnessed when his diverse works are seen in concert, says Francis McWhannell. The work of Oliver Perkins is the product of voracious looking, playful experimentation, and rigorous editing. His sources are diverse. […]
Rita: The new Aro Valley eatery nestled in a 100-year-old worker’s cottage
Aro Valley’s new eatery Rita sits at one with its community. Step inside the intimate space and discover its understated style Rita: The new Aro Valley eatery nestled in a 100-year-old worker’s cottage Rita is a new restaurant in a former worker’s cottage in Aro Valley, Wellington. You might be familiar with its owners – […]
Inside the elegant yet rustic interior of Hugo’s Bistro
Through several Auckland cafes and restaurants, Clare and Joost Van Den Berg have opened a series of dining rooms for the city. But with their latest, Hugo’s Bistro on Shortland Street, they’ve created a space at once polished and homely Inside the elegant yet rustic interior of Hugo’s Bistro Hugo’s is the fourth Auckland restaurant […]
Ground-breaking exhibition Future Islands showing at Objectspace
Objectspace has pulled off the almost impossible: a new space with a ground-breaking exhibition originally curated for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2016 Ground-breaking exhibition Future Islands showing at Objectspace A day out from the opening of Objectspace’s new gallery and the New Zealand debut of Future Islands – the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ exhibition […]
Goodness Gracious cafe expands to a new location with an industrial edge
Goodness Gracious owner, Greg Cornes opens the door to his new industrial-fitout inside a heritage building in Parnell, Auckland Goodness Gracious cafe expands to a new location with an industrial edge Your first Goodness Gracious cafe, which is in Eden Terrace, Auckland, is a slip of a thing and this isn’t much bigger. Coincidence or […]
SKHY Precinct: Architect Pip Cheshire discusses the ambitious project
Architect Pip Cheshire discusses one of Auckland city’s most ambitious apartment precincts now in phase two of development The first stage of SKHY refitted an existing 1970s tower: this is more low-rise. How did that shape the project? The tower sets the scene; it’s a robust and sculpted form and we develop that way of […]
This block of K Road businesses offer hope to heritage buildings
On a patch of Auckland’s Karangahape Road – motorway in one direction, the car yards of Great North Road in the other – a handful of small businesses show how gentrification should be done This block of K Road businesses offer hope to heritage buildings Auckland’s K Road has had its ups and downs. What […]
Warren and Mahoney’s College House is still as powerful as ever
Part Oxbridge quad, part high modernism, Warren and Mahoney’s College House opened 50 years ago. Not long after, a young Malcolm Walker was so inspired by the building that he ditched science for architecture – half a century on, the building is as powerful as ever Warren and Mahoney’s College House is still as powerful […]
My Favourite Building: artistic director Sophie Roberts
Silo Theatre turns 20 this year: it doesn’t have its own building, but artistic director Sophie Roberts is quite at home in another My Favourite Building: artistic director Sophie Roberts “Theatres are my favourite spaces – specifically when a show moves from the rehearsal room into the theatre and you have to meet the expectations […]
Objectspace reopens in new building by architect Richard Naish
A new gallery designed by RTA Studio‘s Richard Naish means exciting opportunities for a design-focused exhibition space, Objectspace Objectspace reopens in new building by architect Richard Naish At the end of July, Auckland’s Objectspace reopens to the public in a fine new building. Its opening show is a good one: the local debut of the […]
Craft beer brewery ParrotDog opens tasting room with 1970s aesthetic
Wellington brewery ParrotDog relocates to Lyall Bay with a fresh offering in what they describe as an ‘old mate’ aesthetic Craft beer brewery ParrotDog opens tasting room with 1970s aesthetic ParrotDog beer began in 2011 when three university students – all called Matt (Kristofski, Warner and Stevens) – began brewing beer. It wasn’t long before […]
Wellington restaurant uses soft interior design to complement its bold food
A soothing design by Pennant & Triumph provides the perfect neutral backdrop for the colourful food at Comes and Goes The paired back interior of this Wellington restaurant complements its colourful menu The circle of life tastes of sweet meringue, lychees and black sticky rice at chef Sean Lim’s Wellington establishment, Comes and Goes. Lim chose […]
Japanese billionaire turns forgotten islands into mecca of art and design
A forgotten corner of Japan has been transformed by art, architecture and nature thanks to Japanese billionaire Soichiro Fukutake’s vision Japanese billionaire turns forgotten islands into mecca of art and design Situated in the Seto Inland Sea of Southern Japan, Naoshima and its sibling islands have become firmly ingrained in contemporary art and architecture, thanks […]
Martino Gamper’s 100 Chairs in 100 Days
London-based Italian designer Martino Gamper’s 100 Chairs in 100 Days project makes it to Wellington, complete with a new, locally made chair Martino Gamper’s 100 Chairs in 100 Days There’s a simple genius to Martino Gamper’s 100 Chairs in 100 Days: in each place the exhibition visits, he makes a new chair from found objects […]
A tour through Hong Kong’s artistic, architectural spaces
Well known for it’s glittering skyline, Hong Kong is experiencing a shift to a more local, artistic design approach. We get the low down on the best spaces A tour through Hong Kong’s artistic, architectural spaces Twenty years on from its return to Chinese rule, this dynamic city is showing signs of a more cerebral […]
My Favourite Building: architect Richard Naish
It took two decades for architect Richard Naish to admire the nave of the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell, Auckland. He tell us why and what’s changed My Favourite Building: architect Richard Naish “When I first saw this building I didn’t like it, but that was partly connected with the fact that I didn’t know […]
Eighthirty Coffee moves their roastery to a crisp, urbane new space
After outgrowing their Karangahape Road location, Eighthirty expands into a new roastery and café designed by Dominic Glamuzina Eighthirty Coffee moves their roastery to a crisp, urbane new space Auckland Coffee roaster Eighthirty has established a bit of a reputation in recent years for crisp, beautifully realised cafes designed by Dominic Glamuzina of Glamuzina Architects, […]
A final look at a modernist masterpiece pre-demolition
In 2016 the modernist masterpiece that was the Aniwaniwa Visitor’s Centre was demolished by the Department of Conservation. We reflect on its last moments A final look at a modernist masterpiece pre-demolition In 2016 the Aniwaniwa Vistors centre, designed by the legendary John Scott, was demolished by the Department of Conservation. For some time, the […]
A 1950s eco-city in the Arizona desert is a lesson in low-impact living
Paolo Soleri first devised Arcosanti – his eco-city in the Arizona desert – in the 1950s and finally built it in the 1970s. Over 40 years on, it’s as captivating as ever A 1950s eco-city in the Arizona desert is a lesson in low-impact living I had been kicking around Tucson, Arizona, for a month, taking […]
A creative duo from different design disciplines now share a new one
Hailing from different artistic fields, the Ace Firers from Auckland are naturals when it comes to creating a unique ceramic pieces A creative duo from different design disciplines now share a new one The Ace Firers are artists Emily Siddell and Mark Goody, who are recent ceramicists and make bowls, cups, plates and vessels by […]
What does it mean when we allow a heritage building to be demolished?
Writer and curator Gregory O’Brien reflects on the demolition of John Scott’s architectural masterpiece, the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre What does it mean when we allow a heritage building to be demolished? The long, winding drive up to Lake Waikaremoana in January left me wondering if John Scott’s architectural masterpiece, the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre – demolished […]
My Favourite Building: Sons & Co designer Matt Arnold
Designer Matt Arnold of Sons & Co tells us why he has a soft spot for this odd little piece of concrete brutalism in Christchurch My Favourite Building: Sons & Co designer Matt Arnold “This is not a building at all, but a little experiment. It’s a demonstration, a proof of concept, part of the School […]
The Hastings City Art Gallery is undergoing something of a renaissance
Hastings City Art Gallery might not have had the attention of its Napier neighbour but this 1970s, honeycomb building is now being celebrated inside and out The Hastings City Art Gallery is undergoing something of a renaissance Most people who visit Napier quickly fall under its spell. It has a new art museum, notable eateries […]
Backhouse Interiors release chair to honor the legacy of Joe Backhouse
The legacy of Joe Backhouse, the founder of the furniture business bearing his name, is remembered through the release of the ‘JWB’ lounge chair Backhouse Interiors release chair to honor the legacy of Joe Backhouse Joe Backhouse started out in 1948 as a young cabinetmaker and died in 2015. Now Backhouse Interiors – owned by […]
A café with an impressive design heritage opens in suburban Auckland
As the son of an award-winning furniture maker, it comes as no surprise that the fit-out of Brodie McDonald’s new cafe is nothing short of stunning A café with an impressive design heritage opens in suburban Auckland Brodie McDonald – along with brother Matthew Carroll and sister-in-law Christine Donnelly – opened Seabreeze in Westmere late […]
Auckland’s Odette’s Eatery
Homes to Love caught up with Odette’s co-owner Clare van Den Berg to ask her about the development of this beautiful eatery Restaurant owners Clare van Den Berg and her partner Joost chose the creative hub of CityWorks Depot in Auckland to be the home for their next culinary adventure Odette’s Eatery. They collaborated with Nat Cheshire and […]
The best New Zealand homes from the past eight decades
Two of New Zealand’s brightest architectural brains undertook the tough task of choosing our country’s best homes from the past 80 years Brown bread and sugar cube: a story told two ways To celebrate HOME magazine’s 80th birthday, we summoned two of the country’s biggest architectural brains to choose the best New Zealand homes of […]
Wellington exhibition features images from iconic Jean Balladur-designed town
Photographer Mary Gaudin on avant architect Jean Balladur and his visionary town: La Grand Motte La Grande Motte literally means the big clod? Yes, that’s the literal translation. It sounds much better in French. Jean Balladur must have been the envy of many a French architect in the 1960s. He got to build a completely […]
My Favourite Building: Objectspace director Kim Paton
For Objectspace director Kim Paton, Te Oro community arts centre in Glen Innes, Auckland, stands out for its striking design and warm sense of welcome My Favourite Building: Objectspace director Kim Paton “I think it would be hard not to love this building. Visually it’s striking and beautiful, but without being grandiose. There is a […]
Doran & Doran’s new Parnell store complements their minimalist style
A small box of concrete, timber and glass suits this tailor’s clean and minimalist style and is the perfect fit for his bespoke business Doran & Doran’s new Parnell store complements their minimalist style Until recently, Paul Doran of Doran & Doran operated out of a little studio above a Malaysian restaurant on Auckland’s […]
Meet the international member of 2017 Home of the Year panel
HOME magazine have announced the international member of the 2017 Home of the Year panel as Norway-based, Canadian architect Todd Saunders Meet the international member of 2017 home of the year panel We’re delighted to announce that our international guest judge for the 2017 Home of the Year is Todd Saunders. Based in Norway, the […]
Discover the redesign that transformed this run-down Waiheke vineyard
See inside this faux-Mediterranean building on Waiheke that began as a craft beer project and evolved into an award winning winery Discover redesign that transformed this run-down Waiheke vineyard “We all thought we were making a craft brewery in an old shed, surrounded by some wrecked old vines,” says Nat Cheshire of Tantalus, which opened […]
Get a behind the scenes look at Pierre Cardin’s Côte d’Azur home
A behind the scenes photoshoot landed Mary Gaudin at Pierre Cardin’s Côte d’Azur house. Discover the outrageous architectural folly that is his home Get a behind the scenes look at Pierre Cardin’s Côte d’Azur home I was due to fly to Rome for a few days with some friends when I received an email from […]
A retrospective exhibition gives this Kiwi artist’s work new shape
Revered in Japan, yet relatively unknown at home, this retrospective exhibition gives new shape to the abstract ceramic art of James Greig A retrospective exhibition gives this Kiwi artist’s work new shape Modernist architecture, Eastern and Western philosophies, nature and the human body all informed James Greig’s abstract ceramic art. A retrospective of his work, […]
See inside the creative space of Dunedin-based artist Kim Pieters
Dunedin-based artist Kim Pieters let’s us inside her beautiful weather-beaten studio and discusses how she finds happiness in painting on found materials See inside the creative space of Dunedin-based artist Kim Pieters Against a white wall painted not quite to the ceiling so that bare lining hovers like a strip of beige sky above her […]
A round up of the best in architecture and design for 2016
It’s been a bumper year for architecture and design with some of our favourite buildings taking out the country’s top awards A round up of the best in architecture and design 2016 Every year, a panel of our top architects travels the country to view dozens of buildings, just a handful of which are included […]
Inside Auckland’s coveted SKHY Precinct
Cheshire Architects are behind the second phase of an exciting Auckland apartment development SKHY apartments This is what well-designed denser living can look like. Now that Cheshire Architects’ conversion of a 1970s tower on Auckland’s Khyber Pass Road to an apartment building is well under way, the building’s developers, Lamont & Co, are turning their […]
An inside look at Aesop’s first Auckland store
Skincare brand Aesop’s first Auckland store is resplendent in native timber boards and weathered galvanised steel Aesop’s Auckland store The Australian skincare brand Aesop has more than 150 signature stores around the world, and has just added a space in the Auckland suburb of Newmarket to this array of design marvels. This is no cookie-cutter global rollout, as the […]
Artist profile: Joyce Campbell’s Karekare home and studio
Artist Joyce Campbell – a finalist in the Walters Prize – works from a barn that’s part-shed and part mad laboratory, creating images that explore uncharted depths The road to artist Joyce Campbell’s house It’s a miserable June morning, windy with sideways rain, on the road out to Karekare. I miss the turnoff for Joyce […]
Density done well: Q&A with economist Shamubeel Eaqub
The economist who co-wrote the book Generation Rent with his wife, Selena Eaqub, says the Auckland housing crisis is solvable – and density is a key tool to help that happen Shamubeel, what difference can building denser neighbourhoods make in solving New Zealand’s housing crisis, particularly in Auckland? It’s a very big part of […]
Hamilton’s Hayes Common is fast becoming a community hub
A much-loved Hamilton eatery is becoming a community hub One of Hamilton’s favourite new eateries has entirely appropriate origins. The building now known as Hayes Common was constructed in 1945 and was home to a butcher, grocer and dairy. Since then it has been a studio for potter Tony Sly, and was more recently known […]
New Plymouth’s White Hart Hotel is restored to its former glory
In the centre of New Plymouth, a heritage icon is reborn It should have been obvious from its undulating exterior, but the opening of New Plymouth’s striking Len Lye Centre is having positive ripple effects in its neighbourhood. Just across the road, the White Hart hotel is humming with activity after a long redevelopment project based […]
Shop profile: True Food & Yoga
True Food & Yoga eatery and wellness centre opens at Auckland’s Okahu Bay Perhaps this shows us that things really do change. In Tamaki Drive, Auckland’s Hammerheads was a bastion of early 90s luxe, serving seared scallops with big buttery chardonnays and a first-rate view back to the city skyline. It was a formula that saw […]
Density done well: Q&A with Six Degrees Architects’ James Legge
A director of Melbourne’s Six Degrees Architects is working with other local architects on a new housing model that will translate across the Tasman Q&A with James Legge, director of Six Degrees Architects James, you’re currently working on a new apartment building in Melbourne under the Nightingale development model. Can you explain what the […]