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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.

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First Light Studio's News section features our latest completed homes, renovations, multi-unit projects, awards, and architectural thinking - from high performance homes on the Kāpiti Coast to affordable housing in Porirua.

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Mangawhai Heads

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Architecture NZ | Medium feature

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2022 Wellington Award win for Buckley Road

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St Hilda’s Church, Wellington

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The Lantern, Kāpiti Coast

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Craighall, Wairarapa

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Making Space - edited by Elizabeth Cox

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2022 Western Award win

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Modern Apartment Design edited by Guy Marriage

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MEDIUM by Guy Marriage

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Underlay, Underlay! by Guy Marriage

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Karitane Crib wins!

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Tall by Guy Marriage

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Eco Home by Melinda Williams

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Superlight by Phyllis Richardson

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Green Modern by Claire McCall

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