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Living up to or exceeding peoples’ expectations is something we all try to do, whether that’s in our...22 September 20213 min read

The (outdoor) roof over your head

Our love of outdoor living borders on obsession, with any number of options available for creating the...20 September 20213 min read

Keeping it local

Manufacturing many of its key products locally is a competitive edge for Allegion New Zealand; one that...16 September 20215 min read

Clad in success

An expert in aluminium facade cladding systems, Panelab brings more than 30 years’ experience designing and...15 September 20214 min read

Designed smart, built tough

In New Zealand we have a long and proud history of ‘knuckling down and getting stuff done’. Masons is a...30 August 20214 min read

Transforming space and lifestyles

Having a designer outdoor space of your own doesn’t have to remain a dream thanks to one Auckland-based...25 August 20213 min read

Engineering solutions for Kiwi homes

More than just bricks and mortar, our homes are an extension of our Kiwi way of life. By specifying products...25 August 20213 min read

Bathing beauty—the art behind bathroom design

Careful consideration of space and layout during the design phase—including the placement of feature...18 August 20213 min read

Local brick proves to be a stellar performer

Kiwibricks, a new, locally manufactured masonry veneer from ViBlock delivers a lightweight product—helping...18 August 20213 min read

Complete door kit—an easy lock solution

Taking away the complexity and cost of specifying apartment door locks, a clever new series packages all...18 August 20213 min read

What defines a Tiny Home and how much does it cost?

The Tiny House movement is seen by many as an affordable way to own a beautifully designed home, but what...30 July 20216 min read

Ditch the ‘duck and cover’ for full access

When it comes to weather-proofing your renovation or new build, tarpaulins are a thing of the past. Shrink...25 July 20213 min read

Taking the smallest room in the house to designer heights

Coloured toilet suites, shower toilets (or bidet toilets), biophilic design and undermount baths were just...19 July 202110 min read

Let colour lift your lighting

The full drama of a building or garden can be realised with the new RGBW colour range from Lighting...12 July 20214 min read

It’s what’s underneath that’s vital to performance

From the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas to the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool at Singapore’s...12 July 20213 min read

Tile revolution

Cutting-edge European technology has resulted in porcelain tile finishes that have revolutionised the global...01 July 20213 min read

No cowboys: how to choose a trusted builder for your project

Choosing a proven and trusted builder for your new build or renovation project is the first step to achieving...28 June 20213 min read

Cleaning up the kitchen

Tucking away appliances and lighting in apartment kitchens is all part of the Poggenpohl journey to...28 June 20213 min read

Custom door hardware: it's all in the details

Developing a bespoke lock or door handle from original design to assembly is a complex process. By...25 June 20215 min read

Technology stacks up cork performance

When you’re talking cork flooring, many people remember the traditional orange hued square tiles from the...23 June 20213 min read

If it’s good enough for an architect’s home—innovative roofing and cladding solutions

MDS offers the ultimate in products and service to create bespoke solutions for metal roofing and cladding.16 June 20215 min read

Modern approach to classic decorative features

Traditional decorative features on buildings have, previously, been heavy, expensive and potentially...16 June 20213 min read

Secure yet communal

A new approach to fencing means the residents of Gulf Rise can appreciate the sense of security without...15 June 20214 min read

The IT crowd

The architecture and engineering industries are known for using some of the most technologically demanding...09 June 20213 min read

A luxury alpine retreat that’s a work of art

The sculptural roofline form of this Lake Hawea luxury retreat is perfectly echoed in the impressive timber...07 June 20214 min read

Revolutionary precision-engineered balcony system

An innovative, lightweight unitised balcony system offers specifiers huge benefits over existing options....12 May 20214 min read

How sustainable is the roof over your head?

With the call for the country to be carbon neutral by 2050 many industries are offering sustainable building...27 April 20214 min read

Opening doors around the world

Local manufacturer of door hardware, Halliday + Baillie, has become a household name in high-end residential...19 April 20215 min read

Form and function

Creating a level-entry threshold solution that is both building code compliant and architecturally relevant...19 April 20213 min read

Opening the door to new pivot technology

The latest technology in pivot door mechanisms means architects and designers can now design the statement...12 April 20213 min read

Work, play, live

Portable buildings for New Zealand families and businesses.24 March 20213 min read

Flush with creativity

Designers embrace the creative possibilities of fully integrated garage doors.12 March 20213 min read

Safe as houses

Semi-frameless balustrades cap off new retirement lifestyle facility.09 March 20213 min read

The future is now

Unex offers 3D laser scanning service.25 February 20214 min read

Behind the walls

Out of sight doesn't always mean out of mind.25 February 20212 min read

Valuing sustainability

Blum showroom shows off its environmental credentials.23 February 20215 min read

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