You've just written a book — Wild Walks Aotearoa. What's the elevator pitch? Sure have! It's a hectic and enchanting guide to tramping in Aotearoa with tips, how-tos and chaotic tales from the trails. What ignited your passion for tramping? As soon a

Traditional Māori techniques meet digital milling technology in this classic, simple whare at Summerhill Farm, near Papamoa. The project, by Andrew Barrie Lab, Josh Bovill and Batchelar McDougall Consulting, was built by university students as a plac

When tūī start to drink their fill of flax, kōwhai and flowering–cherry nectar, it's a sign that summer is in the air. It's nature's way of telling us to fling off the winter covers from outdoor furniture, dust the seats and surfaces, and get ready f

Joyful, jazzy and kaleidoscopically creative. These adjectives could equally describe textile designers Leigh Blair and Linda Abbott — and their first-ever fabric collection launched under their new label, Tutti Studio. Having imported fabrics for th

Often the most significant business ideas stem from personal need. When Dan Witten-Hannah, CEO of Fisher & Paykel, was building his own home, he wanted it to be carbon net zero. It surprised him how difficult this became. The technology was there, bu

With architect Chloe Coles and designer Jono Coates, property owners Maz Lusk and Rick Coles built a compact dwelling alongside an existing converted shed so their daughter and her family could move in and live alongside them. In a verdant corner of

Lance and Nicola Herbst came to New Zealand as well-taught architects, but migration made them autodidacts. Of course they were familiar with architecture's universal principles, but they didn't know about the local particulars. They weren't steeped

When it comes to roofing, the design possibilities tend to be underplayed. Homeowners often deliberate long and hard over the function, but the form is a perfunctory consideration. What a wasted opportunity! Whether re-roohng or building new, your ro

Moving from New Zealand to New York in their twenties, Gabrielle Mirkin and Luke Harwood were initially attracted by the amazing career opportunities. Arriving in Manhattan to take up the role of art director at Harper's Bazaar and then Vogue magazin

EDWARDS WHITE ARCHITECTS Such a quintessential coastal setting required a building that was an architectural expression of the intersection between nature and the man-made. This multi-generational holiday home in the Coromandel emerges from the land.

It's not unusual to come across a reimagined villa in Westmere, Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland — a suburb rich in character homes — but there's something a tad different about this one. On closer inspection, it all becomes clear. This attractive family hom

When architect Georgia Peacocke, of Edwards White Architects, designed a garden room to enhance this century-old residence, it was a site she knew well, as it was her childhood family home. With a now empty nest, her parents decided to make better us

While burnt clay and umber, along with a bullish red, are the shades most symbolic of Spain, this family residence located in the leafy outskirts of the capital, takes a softly-softly approach to colour that makes just as strong a statement. Ana Aran

If art is the finishing flourish on the walls, rugs are the aesthetic adhesive that holds together a room's layout, from the floor up; a touch-point that brings furniture together and defines more intimate spaces within an open-plan zone. Chunky, toe

A simple barn in a meadow. That's what Judy Johnson dreamed of. Little could she have imagined, though, that it would emerge alongside the Tukituki River and in the lee of the sleeping giant that is Te Mata Peak in Te Matau-a-Māui/Hawke's Bay. Althou

Crafted to resemble a piece of beautiful furniture, today's kitchens rely on materials that derive from nature which are then manufactured into surfaces that are true to their origin — only better. Pre-finished timber veneers are a formidable tool in

There's something undeniably charming about the lived-in aesthetic of a classic bach where layered hand-me-downs and the natural warmth of timber create carefree abodes full of character. This idea of decor evolving organically over time has inspired

Ocean swimming or, at the very least, loving the laps outdoors in a saltwater pool is an exquisite escape, a way to disconnect and de-stress for a curious club of devotees. Baina's limited-edition Busby and Willis pool towels pay homage to the ritual

How many directors does it take to design a house? In this case, three. Creatives Stacey Lee and Anthony Mathile were living in Los Angeles and found themselves craving an escape from their busy work schedules in the him industry. Musing over the ide

From laidback Hamptons-style blue-and-white cushions on a cane sofa to the multi-coloured mix of a deckchair on the French Riviera, stripes say summer in an international language. Elegant or exuberant, they bring graphic gravitas to indoor or outdoo

Elevate your home’s security with the Yale Unity Slim Smart Lock, the ultimate choice for homeowners across the country. Ultra compact and technically savvy, Unity integrates cutting-edge technology while effortlessly adapting to your home’s unique c

Big skies and tussock drylands stretch out as far as the eye can see in Te Manahuna/Mackenzie Country. The wide-open landscape is a national treasure, recognised as the largest Dark Sky Reserve here in Aotearoa and home to many unique indigenous plan

In the heart of the country’s design landscape, a new collection has taken root, drawing inspiration from the very essence of Aotearoa. Bremworth’s Āhuru carpet collection showcases the company’s commitment to only using 100% New Zealand wool and the

With Mark Leong of Studio Myla, Gemma Rasmussen (head of research and advocacy at Consumer New Zealand) and her product-technologist husband Caleb Gordon transformed their Wellington family home for themselves and their two — soon-to-be three -childr

Commonly known for its use in wine bottles, flooring, and pinboards, cork emerges as the hero in this clever 20-square-metre extension by London-based Delve Architects. Challenging conventional building practices, they’ve reinterpreted this natural m