December 17, 2023 Michael Cooper Architects has shared photos of a 1980s plaster-clad home in Auckland, New Zealand, that they renovated to bring it up to today’s standards. The house needed a re-design inside and out, with the clients requesting a contemporary design. The clients also wanted a design that
William Samuels Architects has sent us photos of a small home they designed and built in Nelson, New Zealand, that includes a single bedroom. The project was created out of a desire by architect William Samuels and his partner, Hannah D’Arcy, to own their first home. Building upon leasehold land,
The exterior design, a pair of pale, gabled timber sheds amidst the dunes, references the timber working sheds found in and around rural New Zealand. “The buildings are sited to create an occupation against the dune edge that feels relaxed and timeless,” explains the firm to IGNANT. “Together with the
