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
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
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
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
You’ve seen the houses in the magazine — now visit them in person. Join HOME New Zealand at HOME Tour 2019. With special thanks to Fisher & Paykel and our official vehicle partner The Mercedes-Benz X-Class After a wonderful start in Auckland last year, HOME
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
Ahead of the annual Dulux® Colour Forecast, colour expert Davina Harper reviews her Milan Design Week highlights ‘International Klein Blue’ at Cassina. 1. Sustainable design Sustainability, repurposing and recycling has been an ongoing focus of the design community and this year it was even more
The annual Dulux® Colour Awards reveal a palette of creative riches. We take a closer look at the inspiring winners and finalists from the 2019 awards It’s possibly a long hangover from previous, more colourful decades. New Zealand architecture always seems to do texture and
You’re invited to HOME’s Kitchen Workshop event. Bring your plans and your questions, and get ready for a morning of inspiration. Find all you need to know below Covering recent trends in kitchen design and some deeply practical concerns – not to mention personalised advice
You’re invited to HOME magazine’s event, In Conversation. Come meet and listen to the 2019 Home of the Year winner Jack McKinney We’d love you to join us for coffee and pastries and a chat with Home of the Year 2019 winner, Jack McKinney. We’ll
A new book on John Scott by David Straight celebrates the life and work of one of New Zealand’s most important architects – this extract focuses on the 1970s, in which he built three key houses The 1970s were an important decade for John Scott,
In remote Spain, Mary Gaudin discovers architecture that’s worth travelling for Chilean architects Mauricio Pezo and Sofia von Ellrichshausen’s practice is intellectual and rigorous, emotional and playful in equal measures. Through their practice, Pezo von Ellrichshausen, they have an almost taxonomic approach to architecture. They
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
A vibrant community inspires the merging of old and new Architects Katherine Skipper and Daniel Thompson of Warren & Mahoney found themselves deeply engaged with local life when restoring and designing an addition to the Waihinga Martinborough Community Centre. What was the goal of the
Nikki Wilson of NW Studio works relevant rhythm into a heritage Dunedin building. See how she transformed this hotel by referencing its historic roots. What was the design brief from the client? The developers have done a lot of work in Dunedin over the years and know
With possibly the most compelling line-up to date, the annual Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival gives you every reason to hole up inside the cinema for its entire run 2019 Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival The masters – Frank Lloyd Wright, Renzo Piano, Jean