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A Remarkable Home

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Sat, 14/11/2009 - 12:00am

After some 3 months of researching an estimated 10,000 floor plans and building styles, for several hours a day, the Callesens were satisfied they knew what they wanted and how to get it. The site at Queenstown’s Lakeside Estate has magnificant views which encompass Lake Wakatipu to the west and...

Architectural Sculpture

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Sat, 14/11/2009 - 12:00am

In 1990 Doug Turner, the Chairman of the Kerikeri Trust, and John
Dalton conceived the idea that Kerikeri and the Northland community, with its tradition for the arts, deserved a full size theatre together with hall and exhibition spaces. This new facility would replace the ageing Memorial...

Delegat'S State Of The Art Marlborough Winery

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Sat, 14/11/2009 - 12:00am

A new $70m facility has taken shape in the heart of Marlborough's Wairau Valley
and is one of New Zealand's largest and most technologically advanced wineries with the first stage completed in time for the 2006 harvest in March. At final completion in 2008, the winery will be capable of...

Details Matter

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Sat, 14/11/2009 - 12:00am

Architect Gary Hopkinson has become renowned for his innovative approach to architecture on, but not limited to, the West Coast of New Zealand with a portfolio of award winning assignments to his credit. Two of his recent holiday retreats are shown illustrating his empathy with client,...

Gerard Commercial Design Award Winner: Lodge Bordeaux

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Sat, 14/11/2009 - 12:00am

Inspired by the homes around the French wine region of Bordeaux, the winner of the 2006 Gerard Roofs’ Design Commercial Award blends modern design with the romantic look of the French provinces. When owners Alison and Peter Fitzgerald returned from touring France they knew the precise look and...

Gerard Roofs

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Sat, 14/11/2009 - 12:00am

The 2006 Gerard Roofs’ Design Awards celebrated examples of excellence in design and building. Now in their fifth year, the awards showcase Gerard Roofs’ continued commitment to recognising and rewarding top workmanship throughout New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific. Grant Williams, Business...

James Hargest Junior Campus Technology Centre

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Sat, 14/11/2009 - 12:00am

The Junior campus technology centre provides facilities for the technology curriculum for year 7 and 8 pupils. The Junior campus originates from an old intermediate school overtaken by the rationalisation of schools in the Invercargill area. The school’s administration was taken over by James...

Knapdale Eco Lodge

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Sat, 14/11/2009 - 12:00am

The owners, Mr and Mrs Weytmans, briefed architect, Graeme Nicoll of Nicoll Blackburne Architects, Gisborne, to design and plan a proposed 3 stage hospitality Eco Lodge. The owners vision is to create an upmarket conference/reception facility to cater for approximately 100 guests and to provide...

Now Home

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Sat, 14/11/2009 - 12:00am

The Rotorua NOW Home is the result of a collaboration between Beacon Pathway and Housing New Zealand Corporation. The home is now a part of the Corporation's housing portfolio reflecting their commitment to research into more sustainable and energy efficient homes. In 2006 Housing New Zealand...

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