Your builder and architect are the two most important professionals you hire when building a new home. These two work together to successfully create your dream home while ensuring it’s functional and comfortable – and it complies with all building and safety regulations. While your builder takes care of the practical and financial side of…
Wondering how to make your new custom home more modern and on-trend? Whether you’re searching for cool new ideas, what’s trending in new home builds or interesting ways to increase home value, we’ve got you covered with this list of ideas on how to make your home stand out from the rest. Check out our…
Want to build a house but don’t know where to start? Architect? Architectural designer? Housing company? Private builder? A house and land package? What’s the difference and where to begin? Start by asking yourself: What do you want to achieve? The biggest house for the least money or a high-end bespoke home with unique character?…
I hopped in my truck and drove 45 minutes out of Christchurch into the beautiful hills of Ashley Gorge. The clients, who had been introduced to me by an architect we work closely with, were lovely. I felt I could work well with them. First meetings with clients are really important – they help me…
Want to build a house but don’t know where to start? An architect? And architectural designer? A housing company? A private builder? A house and land package? Where do you begin and what is the difference between all of these things? The best way to answer these questions is to ask yourself – what do…
Described by Scott as an urban sanctuary with a rural outlook, the home has a somewhat subtle presence from the street, then opens up to reveal clever and interesting spaces, each one with its own view and atmosphere.Far from a happy accident, Scott says the uniqueness of the Westmorland home is the result of careful…
