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Falcons Rest In a landscape defined by vast skies, hard light and winter snow, Falcons Rest stakes out a quiet presence in Castle Hill Village. Surrounded by tussock plains and the rising forms of the Southern Alps, the house is designed as a durabl
Construction updates from Tūtere Lakes. Affectionately known as Tutere Lakes, this new coastal home on the Kāpiti Coast replaces a much-loved family bach, a place steeped in memories and the moments of a growing family. The new home borrows much fr
Sir Howard Morrison Centre The Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, originally Rotorua's Municipal Building, was constructed in 1938 on land generously gifted by Ngāti Whakaue. Following its heritage listing in 1994 and subsequent earthquake-
Our latest Ask An Architect article has just been published! This edition tackles six common misconceptions about engaging an architect, answering some of the questions we hear most often from homeowners before they begin their project. Visit the

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Ask an Architect 03: Thinking about engaging an Architect? Six common misconceptions. 
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Ask an Architect 03: Thinking about engaging an Architect? Six common misconceptions. 
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Lake Tūtere
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Lake Tūtere
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Beach Rd Community Housing
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Beach Rd Community Housing
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Luwte: Construction Continues
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Luwte: Construction Continues
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Tuki Townhouses - Te Āhuru Mōwai
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Tuki Townhouses - Te Āhuru Mōwai
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RECENTLY COMPLETED
Fourfold
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Fourfold
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Tamahere Arts Centre: Completed for Crafts
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Tamahere Arts Centre: Completed for Crafts
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RECENTLY COMPLETED
Redefining Retirement Living in North Auckland
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Redefining Retirement Living in North Auckland
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Our Whare Our Fale: Winning Hearts and Awards!
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Our Whare Our Fale: Winning Hearts and Awards!
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Award Winning! Rongopai Renovation blends heritage & contemporary design
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Award Winning! Rongopai Renovation blends heritage & contemporary design
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AWARDS