Monastic yet welcoming, this small home in Christchurch by Braden Harford, of Maguire and Harford Architects, shows the power of contained design [jwp-video n=”1″] A
Architect Henri Sayes discusses the careful line he walked to add a respectful extension to this 1930s duplex state house Henri Sayes on how he
Inspired by a nearby cemetery, architect Ken Crosson designs simple yet sculptural home outside Coromandel town that contrasts with the landscape A white brick home
Eva and Kate, of Rogan Nash Architects, reveal why Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural concepts of compression and release inspired the redesign of this villa How
The sensitive renovation of this 1920s apartment is an ode to its building’s heritage character. See why this couple’s well-versed design sensibility helped to restore
Robust, angular and with a modern industrialist feel, this family home by Dorrington Atcheson Architects challenges the concept of suburban living This solid concrete home
Just like the winner of Home of the Year, Glenfiddich is an example of pure craftsmanship and design. Glenfiddich is proud to support Home of
Discover how Rogan Nash have deftly directed this Grey Lynn villa in an exciting new direction by opening it up to its site Why the
With no connection to the outdoors and a rabbit warren of disconnected rooms, this Wellington villa was in dire need of a change. See how
Architect Gerrad Hall updates a family bach from the ’80s on Auckland’s west coast by subtly weaving the same language through the design The subtle
From a small concrete home in Christchurch to an impressive treetop retreat in Piha, we round up all the incredible winners from Home of the
Discover how this stylish Wanaka home has taken the form of a ski chalet and used chic black cladding to give it a cool, contemporary
Following a nationwide search HOME has announced the winner of Home of the Year 2018. Discover the story behind this inspiring project [jwp-video n=”1″] Introducing
Check out the inspiring homes that made the finalists in Home of the Year 2018 [jwp-video n=”1″] Cymon Allfrey designs a unique bach for his
Clustered around a central courtyard like a ‘camp’, this family retreat in Hanmer Springs is an interesting take on a bach. Take a tour through
Nestled in a pohutukawa grove in Piha, the fifth finalist in Home of the Year 2018 is a striking example of architecture. [jwp-video n=”1″] The
Introducing the third finalist for Home of the Year 2018 – a small courtyard home in Wellington that manages to create a sense of privacy
The second finalist for Home of the Year 2018 is an incredible clifftop home on Waiheke Island that takes architectural design to the next level
We begin the countdown to Home of the Year 2018. Watch and find out which incredible home was the first to make it into the
A ’50s stucco house in Paekākāriki transforms into a modern family home Project: Ralph family home Architect: Bonnifait+Giesen Location: Paekākāriki Brief: To transform a 50s
Harsh weather conditions and the owner’s desire for a stripped back aesthetic inspired the design of this Hawke’s Bay bach. Architect Gerald Parsonson discusses how
Architect Dominic Glamuzina dicusses his once-controversial design on Waiheke Island and why letting go of the idea of privacy was worth it This Waiheke home
Architect Henri Sayes was careful to blur the lines between new and old in the extension of this duplex in Point Chevalier. Discover how he
The small changes made by architect Megan Edward’s in this villa renovation have made a big impact to to its feel and function This 100-year-old
Gerrad Hall designed this series of modern farm buildings for collaborative clients near Mangawhai. Discover how they challenge ideas of design and privacy Q&A with
This private tramping hut in the Orongorongo valley is the epitome of the kind of vernacular that inspires so many modern pieces of New Zealand
Architect Gerald Parsonson designs a bach in the Hawke’s Bay that provides places to sit in the sun, and places to retreat from the wind
After much deliberation, the Home of the Year judges have narrowed down the list to 12 homes. Get an inside look at this year’s shortlist
Once highly contested, this challenging house above Matiatia has softened into the Waiheke Island landscape, without losing its edge A controversial copper-clad Waiheke home has
Architect Gerrad Hall designs a subtle group of farm-inspired structures that expertly balances complex combinations of materials and style This modern Mangawhai home puts a
Nestled amongst native trees on a protected Peka Peka site, this special getaway by architect John Melhuish was a bit tricky to design Q&A with
Jackie and Tim Feather wanted a getaway with a close connection to nature and a traditional Kiwi bach feel. Here’s how architect Vaughn McQuarrie nailed
A private tramping hut in the Orongorongo Valley embodies the prelapsarian spirit of the people who built it by hand 56 years ago Keen trampers
A small galley kitchen presents as a collection of furniture thanks to the custom-designed walnut cabinetry and skillful balance of minimalism and function A small
Timber and copper contrast against this Muriwai home’s pristine gallery-white walls. Architect Nicola Herbst describes the details behind the design Herbst Architects design a
In her open plan Auckland apartment, Sarah Hopkinson has nailed warehouse-style living. She discusses why it was important to have a light-industrial space This lofty
Architect Paul Clarke discusses the beautiful balance he’s created between public and private living in this Hahei beach house Q&A with Paul Clarke of Studio2
We discover how a material crisp palette and integrated design has allowed architect Tobin Smith to create a seamless living space in his small Christchurch
A Peka Peka holiday home turns its back on the ocean in favour of shelter and native trees behind the dunes. We discover why… A
Meet Mel Bright; HOME New Zealand’s international judge for Home of the Year 2018. Bright speaks in Wellington on February 13 and Auckland on February 15 for
Inside her Grey Lynn apartment, gallerist Sarah Hopkinson shows us how to live in harmony with challenging contemporary art Contemporary art takes centre stage in
Designed by the architect who created the iconic glass Apple store in New York, this monolithic home provides the perfect backdrop for a very special
Emma Morris designs a beach house for her parents David and Lien Morris – their first architectural home and one they share with extended family
Making an appearance on the Home of the Year 2017 shortlist, this beach house by Paul Clarke brings drama and intrigue to the sand dunes
A soaring farmhouse-style gable and thoughtful use of rough, raw materials give this new-build in Point Wells an organic, rustic feel Q&A with with architects
In Sydney, Simon Devitt finds Derek Henderson in a century-old cottage with a mid-century twist, furnished with art made by friends This sandstone cottage expertly
The small windowless bathroom found in this modest apartment has been transformed with rich oak and brass accents into a surprising sanctuary A windowless bathroom
Sitting in an ecologically sensitive area, this beach house by Herbst Architects mimics the surround nikau trees with stained bark-like cedar cladding Q&A with architect
Cheshire Architects impeccably redesign a small modernist apartment in Auckland for Paperboy editor Jeremy Hansen and his husband [jwp-video n=”1″] Q&A with Nat Cheshire and Ian
Tucked away in Titirangi is the humble modernist home of celebrated New Zealand photographer Simon Devitt. His old friend Derek Henderson documents the recently renovated space
The ensuite in this robust Auckland home uses a warm palette of materials to create a sense of occasion and make bathing more than just a functional act
Cheshire Architects refit a small, modernist apartment in Freeman’s Bay for former HOME editor Jeremy Hansen and his husband [jwp-video n=”1″] Inside former HOME editor
An expat New Zealander and her husband bring together Māori artefacts and contemporary art in a classic 1970s Connecticut lake house How an impressive collection
The mid-century design and Japanese details found in this Auckland home inspired this bathroom renovation’s considered, artisan aesthetic Designer: Katie Lockhart Studio Location: Northcote, Auckland
Floor to ceiling tiles and refined function create a generous feeling of space in this small Christchurch bathroom. Tobin Smith discusses how he streamlined his
This modern farmhouse on the harbour at Point Wells was designed around the collections of a lifetime and the rhythms of rural life This modern farmhouse
Lance and Nicola Herbst design a crisp house at Muriwai around art, books and some beautiful native trees This crisp dark cedar home by Herbst
With no demarcation, this kitchen merges seamlessly as part of the living area. Discover the details behind architect Belinda George’s award-winning home This open plan
At his previous home, Architect Guy Tarrant designed a beautiful oak kitchen with honed granite benches that’s replicated almost exactly in his new space Step
Do you have the next Home of the Year? Entries to New Zealand’s most prestigious residential architecture awards are now open [jwp-video n=”1″] Home of
An upcycled home on a windswept Wairarapa ridgeline It’s a long drive from Wellington to the home of Ross Stevens, an industrial designer and a
Rather a long time ago, the owner of this house on Auckland’s Takapuna Beach tried to buy the section from its elderly owner. She wouldn’t
Two young families join forces to build a house each on a steep Wellington site. Here are the lessons they learnt from subdividing and designing
The galley design of this kitchen in Cambridge works separately to indoor living and seamlessly with an outdoor courtyard A galley style kitchen in Cambridge
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
Giles Reid discusses celebrated New Zealand architect Peter Bevan and how he came to be apart of the restoration of one of Bevan’s London projects
Architectural designer, Tobin Smith discusses his modern cottage in inner-city Christchurch and how storage and sunlight are invaluable in a small home [jwp-video n=”1″] Why good
Efficiency was the name of the game for this Hahei holiday home’s kitchen. Discover how this space was built for socialising This beach retreat required an
Living small comes with many challenges, but this perfect little cabin does it with ease. Architect James Warren discusses how he created a deceptively simple
Christchurch architect Mitchell Coll designed two small yet robust homes on a tiny city site. He explains why building small is the best thing for
The owners of this home asked for light and sun, and architect Andrew Patterson certainly delivered with this pavilion-style new-build in Auckland The best way
Architect James Warren deftly crafts a compact cabin in a nikau glade where clever proportions and exquisite workmanship are on full display [jwp-video n=”1″] A
With its simple geometry and sloping ceilings that mirror the land, this 124-square-metre cedar home is a sculptural masterpiece [jwp-video n=”1″] How this home was
Inspired by worker’s cottages in the surrounding area, Tobin Smith creates a compact home with a strikingly simple aesthetic [jwp-video n=”1″] A bold urban cottage on
Discover how a forgotten townhouse project in London by renowned New Zealand architect Peter Beaven still has much to offer Celebrated New Zealand architect Peter
These two Wellington couples decided to pool their resources and build two homes on a site where most would struggle to fit one How two
This creative Wellington couple traded in their family home and downsized to a contemporary cottage featuring simple geometry and pared back style [jwp-video n=”1″] A
As a champion of space-efficient building it was only natural that this young Christchurch designer would build two homes on a 300-square-metre site [jwp-video n=”1″] Two
With the bones of a beloved family home and budget restrictions from quake-insurance, this architectural design was going to be tough. Architect Andrew Mitchell discusses
Nestled amongst Victorian villas in a leafy Grey Lynn street is a home that hunkers into the earth whilst rising up to seek the light. Aaron
Designer Veryan Laity discusses how the three windowless bathrooms in this Auckland home play on their inherently moody nature These windowless bathrooms embraced the dark
The community spirit of Lyttelton helped to inspire the the open design of this home. Check out the Q&A with architect Jeremy Smith Q&A with
On a precipitous site above Wellington, David Melling creates two dwellings that make the most of a difficult spot. Check out our Q&A with him
A house in Christchurch by Pattersons pays homage to the earthquake damaged home that stood before it. See how this new-build traces the memory of
Architect Julian Guthrie opens up an original Don Cowey kitchen to modern family living while preserving its original footprint Architect Julian Guthrie improves on an
Encased in bunker-like cladding and concrete, Dave Stachan’s Mt Eden home is a bullet-proof sanctuary in a busy setting. Check out the Q&A with him
In a home originally designed by Don Cowey, architect Julian Guthrie has created an underground bathroom that still manages to feel connected and open Architect
The problem? Expand a celebrated 80-square-metre home by Marc Lithgow without compromising the original structure. The solution? Create a compound. A compact home expands thanks
Despite the tight budget, limited space and little natural light, these bathrooms have a luxurious feel. We get the design details from architect Christopher Beer
After sitting empty for three decades, a precipitous site above Wellington is revived by David Melling’s clever idea to build two homes that mirror the
