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Delivering the “wow” factor to earthquake-damaged central Christchurch the EntX complex, with its seven Hoyts cinemas, restaurants and bars, has provided a new social hub to the city’s CBD.

Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Wed, 30/09/2020 - 11:18am

Located on Colombo Street across from the central bus exchange, the cinema and dining complex features a striking wall cladding on the triple height, 15m high atrium of the development in a mix of colours to represent the patchwork landscape of the Canterbury Plains.

Eurotray® Angle Seam...

339: A Private, Inner City Oasis

Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Wed, 30/09/2020 - 11:53am

Located on a main arterial road and faced with high neighbours overlooking from the north and south, this small narrow site required a considered approach to create privacy within the house, whilst still maintaining ample light, sun and views. As the own home of Architect Dave Strachan and his...

Community Project Roofing Industries and PCC

Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Fri, 06/03/2020 - 12:11pm

It is well known that New Zealanders give generously to worthy causes, although they often don’t talk about the near $3 billion a year they give to trusts, foundations and charities. Then there are the smaller, locally-promoted fund-raising efforts in communities around the country. When the...

Building the Same Again – But Different

Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Fri, 06/03/2020 - 12:06pm

A few years back, Ian and Lynda Gare built a home they loved, but hankered to build again - making some subtle changes but using the same basic layout. Their new home in Golden Road, 10km from Alexandra in Central Otago, has incorporated features they spent a lot of time thinking about and...

Walker Architecture: Intelligent by Design

Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Fri, 06/03/2020 - 11:05am

When Ngai Tahu approached Walker Architecture in Christchurch to design a new building for PGG Wrightson (one of their key tenants,) it represented both a remarkable opportunity and challenge for both architects and structural engineers.

PGG Wrightson Seed in Christchurch were in a...

Nga Kereru in Maraetotara: A Strawbale House

Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Fri, 06/03/2020 - 10:58am

Nga Kereru in Maraetotara, Havelock North was purchased in April 2016 by Andrew Tuck and Alessandra Menegon with a dream to develop a rural sustainable lifestyle. The couple were living an international life in Australia and Europe and wanted to settle back in NZ and create a more sustainable...

Wall House

Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Fri, 06/03/2020 - 10:15am

The home sits on top of Mt Pleasant in Christchurch with views to a natural landscape of mountain and the waters of the estuary. With the environment front of mind, the owners were mindful of the impact of building and vice versa in this setting. It was critical that the form of the building was...

Harrison Lane: House and Stable

Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Fri, 06/03/2020 - 10:45am

With a passion for all things equestrian, this Auckland family decided to setup their own base in Clevedon. The owner of this well crafted home combines the very best of country living with stables that would be the envy of every horse owner nationwide. 

To fulfil a dream, the owner...

Fat Parrot Architecture Takes Education Higher

Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Fri, 06/03/2020 - 9:54am

At the end of 2017, Statistics New Zealand estimated the population of Auckland to be 1.66 million. It is projected to grow to over 2.3 million people by 2043.

Population growth in Auckland not only puts pressure on the housing market, infrastructure such schools also need to adapt....

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