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Brae Barn, Glenbrook

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Thu, 18/12/2014 - 12:00am

When Alison and Alan bought their 1ha Glenbrook property, they envisaged building a home in sympathy with the area’s rural character.

“We didn’t want a starkly modern house because it just wouldn’t fit in,” says Alison.

“Some of the neighbouring properties are made of corrugate or...

Lake Hayes

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Tue, 16/12/2014 - 12:00am


By Graham Hepburn

As Noel, of Noel Strez Architects, says, “To the forefront of our clients’ brief on this stunning site was the ability for ease of access around and within the house. With a history of mobility issues primarily as a result of sporting injuries and subsequent...

Positively Mainstream

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Tue, 16/12/2014 - 12:00am

It’s less than a year since Mainstream added 3 Kiwi Street in Otahuhu to its national network. It was an advance in environmentally sustainable transportation infra-structure, a hub that integrates road and rail freight and provides an interchange between the two, as well as long-term on site...

A Bach Not A Beach House

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 20/06/2014 - 12:00am

Creating a relaxed environment for beachside holidays was the prime motivation for the owners of this Whangamata home. But they also wanted something that was architecturally interesting and displayed the materials and structure of the building. 

As Glenn Bodger, of Strata Architects,...

Accent On Outdoor Living

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 20/06/2014 - 12:00am

Pataua Development in Whangarei, located on a large rural site. The clients, who are based overseas, requested that we create a master plan for a large rural site in the Pataua Development, Whangarei. A vision that could be brought to life in stages. The site consists of two key developments. At...

Diana Blake Design Whangamata

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 20/06/2014 - 12:00am

 

 

Designed for the hardest clients in the world.......My family & I!

Situated on an acre of picturesque avocado orchard just on the outskirts of Whangamata with views back over the tranquil harbour to Whangamata township beyond it needed to be a strong...

Eagle’S Nest

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 20/06/2014 - 12:00am

The brief called for a contemporary style, with a rustic Coromandel aspect to accommodate the client’s style. Single level living was required for the couple, with self-contained living below for family. A pole construction design resulted, terracing down the slope and dramatically bisected by a...

Innovation

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 20/06/2014 - 12:00am

Royal Wolf offices. A new benchmark in container design and construction

It’s fitting a company specialising in shipping containers has an office made out of the product it knows best. 

And when Royal Wolf, Australasia’s biggest provider of shipping containers, was looking to build...

Heavy Metal

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 17/01/2014 - 12:00am
Heavy Metal

I understand this is the name of a type of modern music. This article is not about music, but about stuff you don’t want in your body, and specifically that you don’t want in the paint on your roof or walls.

Unfortunately the definition of “heavy metal” is somewhat loose. Wikipedia...

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