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Building & Renovating · Joanna Seton5 ways architects can be braver in residential design

Building & Renovating · Joanna SetonThe architecture practice that knows how things are built

Residential Architecture · Cassie McKenzieCrafting your new forever home with expert help

Residential Architecture · ArchiPro Editorial TeamAn industrial chic Queenstown residence built around a view of The Remarkables

Residential Architecture · ArchiPro Editorial TeamPreserving the elegance of a century-old villa with a tasteful modern addition

Residential Architecture · Tara BirdRenovating with intent: How to make an existing home work harder

Residential Architecture · Joanna SetonDesigning for breathability in high-end homes

Residential Architecture · Casey ArdenStep behind the scenes of the award-winning pool floating above the Tutukaka Coast

Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamCoating systems: Looking beyond long-term durability

Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamTimber that lasts: Getting the specification & maintenance right

Building & Renovating

Specifying surfaces: Using paint to create depth, texture and atmosphere

When considering paint finishes, Porter’s Paints Eggshell, Limewash, French Wash and Fresco are some of the most popular. Here’s how you can use them to shape the atmosphere of a space.

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Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamFrom drawings to delivery: What to consider when specifying a building system

Building & Renovating · Alice ThompsonNew building reforms could change how risk is shared

Building & Renovating · Alice ThompsonA more considered approach to sliding door hardware

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieWhen a bathroom vanity becomes a piece of furniture

Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamWhen every millimetre matters: specifying a low-profile deck framing system

Building & Renovating · Joanna SetonA new louvred facade transforms a 1970s commercial building

Building & Renovating · Joanna Seton5 things homeowners need to know before building

Residential Architecture · Casey ArdenDesign with foresight: accessibility for every generation

Commercial Architecture · Joanna Seton98 Hobsonville: Building the foundations for a new industrial precinct

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieWhat changes when the manufacturer is part of the conversation

Building & Renovating

The outdoor tiling decisions most people make too late

Outdoor tiling looks deceptively simple. Choose a tile, pave the terrace, tile the pool. But creating a resolved outdoor space requires a surprising number of decisions, many of which need to be made well before installation.

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Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamFrom compliance to cladding: How to specify a building that actually works

Building & Renovating · Tara BirdPro Clima’s new façade systems bring weather, thermal and movement performance together

Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamThe pergola detail that turns an outdoor area into a room

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieWhen stormwater management becomes part of the design

Building & Renovating · Tara BirdJ-Frame gains approval for prefabricated roof trusses

Building & Renovating · Joanna SetonFalse economies: why some steel roof options could cost more in the long run

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieThe framing built for New Zealand’s toughest conditions

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieThe hidden design decisions behind high-performing underfloor heating systems

Building & Renovating · Tara BirdWith Candour: How Archier is quietly rewiring the building game

Residential Architecture · Casey ArdenRethinking vertical circulation: when the lift no longer dictates the floor plan

Residential Architecture

ArchiPro professionals recognised at the 2026 Central North Island House of the Year Awards

From finely resolved rural homes to ambitious renovations, the 2026 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards have revealed the breadth of residential building talent across the Central North Island.

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Residential Architecture · Amber SucklingArchgola’s new gable profile creates a seamless transition between roof and canopy for this Ashburton home

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieFire without the flue: How Decoflame is redefining fireplace design

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieMore than a surface: Why early material selection matters

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