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We were approached in 2013 by a Northland farming couple whose brief began with , “ steep , small , awkward site with large public drains in two directions crossing the site, but a superb coastal section with expansive views of the Bay of Islands “ and a...

This project was born out of what was going to be a full demolition of the existing residence and a whole new build.  The extensive nature of the new build, topography and budgets resulted in the owner happily rebuilding and retrofitting the existing David Swan...

A family home built on a South east facing urban site overlooking a small rural enclave and oasis and the eastern end of Cox’s creek all in the midst of surrounding and existing Herne Bay residences. The owner / builder and his partner and young son wanted a...

This arts and crafts home, dating from the early 20th century had been subject to several mid-century additions, resulting in a somewhat disjointed look. The client wished to revitalise the character of the home, which was likened to a very glamourous, elegant and social older...

This existing Glendowie residence was a traditional weatherboard family home with a difficult garage access raised 1.5m above road level with a steep driveway. The opportunity to develop a garage with a level access and parking area provided an opportunity for the owners to sensitively develop...

This project started life as a two storied dormered cottage, on a small site, in a location close to St Heliers Bay with good views to the water.  A modest budget which restricted a complete overhaul of the residence allowing only a revival and retrofit...

This project involved a major remodeling and refurbishment of a 1960's block of flats to result in three new high-end apartments complete with basement carparking. Sea and harbour views were an important driver for the project which were maximised by puncturing through the existing walls...

The clubrooms of the long established North Shore Golf Club were given a major upgrade to result in a facility that now relates superbly to the stunning views out to the course and provides a fantastic facility for the growing membership of the club. Increased glazing...

  Our clients, a young family, had started to outgrow this charming transitional villa. They came to us wanting a comfortable, interesting space in which to enjoy their city fringe lifestyle. As such, we modernized and added to the existing home, while also honouring it's classic...

The owner's wishes to "Make it simple, make it easy to line in, and give it volume" have all been delivered by this major refurbishment of an early 20th century villa just off Ponsonby Rd in Freemans Bay The new basement double garage and large rear...