Ohope Beach School is one of those places that make you wish you were a kid again. Nestled in a valley between open sea and native bush, it is perfectly in tune with its environment.
Ignite Architects
Bay of Plenty
Designing a generous yet private residence on a narrow section is the challenge that Young Architects took on with this project. The result is a space that embraces a design aesthetic of simple geometric shapes complemented by an exterior of burned timber that opens up into a warm, airy interior.
Young Architects
Christchurch
History meets modern lifestyle in this amazing beachfront villa. The renovation and extension of the 100-year old home honours its tradition with incredible attention to detail and craftmanship.
Linetype Architectural
Christchurch
Successful landscape design creates a natural extension of a space and connects buildings with environments. Wairarapa House exemplifies these qualities by boldly projecting the angular shapes of the house into a garden that gently drops towards the Avon.
Inside Out Design
Christchurch
Ara Kahukura is the place where architects learn architecture. It is one of the greenest buildings in Canterbury. The story for Kahukura’s (chiefly cloak) design was developed alongside Ara’s Te Puna Wanaka team and local iwi.
Jasmax
Christchurch
At Rawhiti School, adventure and play intersect on a boldly designed playground. It incorporates recycled materials and a wide range of natural textures that are accentuated by the swoop of a futuristic slide.
Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects
Christchurch
Four apartments on a tiny 405 sqm inner-city site? The result is a modern lifestyle dwelling right next to Christchurch’s CBD. Young Architects created a contemporary timber frame design that saves on weight and cost, while dazzling the neighbourhood with it’s iconic triple-gable shape.
Young Architects
Christchurch
Some gardens do not pull any punches. Nestled in Christchurch’s Port Hills, this Cashmere home is wrapped in a green cloak of beautifully designed and manicured grounds.
Kamomarsh Landscape Architects
Christchurch
Every year the world’s biggest flying telescope visits New Zealand’s pristine skies. For six weeks, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy finds a new home in Christchurch. Their flights take a team of scientists well above the Earth’s humid atmospheric layers, where clear views of stars and planets await.
This is a visual story of SOFIA’s scientists, pilots, engineers and support staff.
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The campus of Halswell Residential College feels like a home away from home. Four villas and a multi-purpose space provide an environment conductive to living, learning and fostering a sense of community.
Baldasso Cortese Noordanus
Christchurch