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Making A Difference To The Community

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 12:00am

Armstrong Summers Architects Ltd brings together many years experience and skill gleaned from the private and local government sectors. The collective talents of Jeff Armstrong and Neil Summers provides clients with a complementary but diverse design resource. Their experience and common...

Making A Difficult Site A Benefit.

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 12:00am

Architectural Designer, Michael Manning, took the step many of us dream of and left the seemingly secure world of corporate design and employment to opt for a more relaxed lifestyle on Whangaparaoa Peninsular north of Auckland. Eight years on and Michael has seen the Peninsular grow from a...

Making The Building The Classroom

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 12:00am

Paris Magdalinos received the annual Award for Architecture, from the New Zealand Institute of Architecture as well as a Resene Colour Award, for his work on the Napier Girls High School. His passion has created a superb learning facility.

Napier Girls High School - New technology...

Mcdonald'S New Head Office

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 12:00am

Project Architect Kevin Sanderson says the building was designed to have a contemporary appearance reflecting the company’s open and friendly image.

ASC project architect Kevin Sanderson says,”The new Head Office for McDonald's is the result of several years planning, making use of a...

Montana Country

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 12:00am

Montana, the country’s largest wine company, has not only captured 50% of the New Zealand domestic wine market but also the imagination with the majestic Montana Brancott Winery Visitors Centre near Blenheim.

Gerry Gregg, winery manager says, “the centre provides a great wine...

Simplicity And Elegance

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 12:00am

Darren Jessop has established a reputation for innovative, distinct style and restrained elegance of design that is clean, distinctive and functional. Within the practice emphasis is placed on “hands on” involvement and personal client contact to ensure that they provide a successful end result...

Something Old Something New

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 12:00am


Graeme North Eco Architecture

Sustainability is not a new concept. Using resources so that the needs of future generations are protected is historically embodied in at least some parts of many cultures. The global environmental consciousness that we now have is...

Te Whetu Tawera

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 12:00am

The new Auckland City Mental Health Unit aptly named Te Whetu Tawera, was an ambitious project that looked to showcase innovative design as well as providing an environment of safety, security and comfort. The stunning outcome achieved and exceeded the expectations of all involved.

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The

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 12:00am

Architect Carolyn Smith.

When home owners Michelle and Rob decided to create a new home for their growing family and 4 resident cats they shared a dream to be close to nature, have space, peace and quiet. Not least to build an environment which would afford them the...

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