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ArchiPro Best of 2025
ArchiPro Best of 2025
Guides & Ideas
15 December 2025
7 MIN READ
Last year on ArchiPro, people didn’t just browse, they built ideas. Across New Zealand, over 2.1 million people explored projects, discovered the professionals behind them and saved products to design boards as they planned what came next. This edit brings together the projects, products and professionals that drew the most attention, the work people returned to and carried forward into real decisions. A snapshot of what defined the year in design.
9 different types of cladding in New Zealand: pros and cons
9 different types of cladding in New Zealand: pros and cons
Guides & Ideas
10 September 2019
10 MIN READ
First impressions matter, and they last. So, when building or renovating a home, one of the most difficult, time-consuming and important decisions will relate to the choice of exterior cladding. Whether a new build or a reclad, the cladding options are vast, each with their own benefits and quirks.
35 years of expertise meets German-engineered precision: A look inside the Warm NZ x Rehau story
Cassie McKenzie
10 January 2026
3 MIN READ
The value of certainty: Why knowing what you’re building changes everything
Deborah Brown
15 December 2025
6 MIN READ
ArchiPro Best of 2025
Tara Bird
15 December 2025
7 MIN READ
Design in detail: How collaboration and specification shape architectural excellence
Cassie McKenzie
08 November 2025
3 MIN READ
What you need to know about solar inverters for your home
Cassie McKenzie
05 November 2025
3 MIN READ
An architect’s guide to custom lighting and FLUA’s approach
Cassie McKenzie
05 October 2025
3 MIN READ
Why mobile shelving is the space-saving solution for commercial spaces
Casey Arden
28 September 2025
3 MIN READ
The designer’s guide to heat recovery ventilation: the secret to invisible comfort
Cassie McKenzie
16 August 2025
4 MIN READ
Composite vs timber decking for NZ homes and projects
Casey Arden
28 July 2025
3 MIN READ
The most important automatic security gate and door features according to the experts
Amber Suckling
16 July 2025
4 MIN READ
Comparing vacuum elevators to traditional lifts: which is best for your NZ home or project?
Casey Arden
28 June 2025
3 MIN READ
Renovating and building new with Hennessy Construction
Cassie McKenzie
21 June 2025
3 MIN READ
Unearthing the differences: A deep dive into porcelain, ceramic, and stone tiles
Yohei Guy
17 June 2025
7 MIN READ
Partition screens: the cost-saving solution to defining spaces
Casey Arden
10 May 2025
3 MIN READ
Elevate your space with this captivating lighting technique
Amber Suckling
04 May 2025
3 MIN READ
Your guide to hardwood vs engineered wood flooring in New Zealand
Casey Arden
03 May 2025
3 MIN READ
What I Wish I’d Known About Creating a Brief: The Key to Designing a Home That Truly Works for You
ArchiPro Editorial Team
22 April 2025
5 MIN READ
What I Wish I’d Known About Setting Up for Success: Lessons from Homeowners & Experts Who’ve Been There
ArchiPro Editorial Team
21 April 2025
5 MIN READ
Understanding the benefits of low-carbon concrete for your project
Casey Arden
31 March 2025
3 MIN READ
Where to install acoustic panels for optimal effectiveness
Casey Arden
29 March 2025
3 MIN READ
Natural stone pool coping: the ultimate guide for homeowners
Cassie McKenzie
24 March 2025
3 MIN READ
Tailored warmth: the benefits of bespoke hydronic heating design
Yohei Guy
17 March 2025
7 MIN READ
Curves, Lines and Design Flexibility: Straightcurve’s Solutions for Every Landscaping Need
Annabelle Taurua
12 March 2025
5 MIN READ
Curating Timeless Interiors with Guthrie Bowron’s Expertise
Annabelle Taurua
11 March 2025
4 MIN READ
Exploring Your Wardrobe Options: Built-in, Freestanding or Fixed?
Annabelle Taurua
09 March 2025
3 MIN READ
How to get the best out of your floors: care and maintenance advice from the flooring experts
Amber Suckling
25 February 2025
3 MIN READ
Macrocarpa timber stars in this award-winning 1184sqm lodge
Casey Arden
24 February 2025
3 MIN READ
Reorganise and declutter for the new year with advice from the storage experts
Amber Suckling
22 February 2025
3 MIN READ
Advice from the experts: how to choose the right garage door for your home
Amber Suckling
11 February 2025
3 MIN READ
Achieving Sustainability Through Quality Interiors
Annabelle Taurua
08 February 2025
3 MIN READ
Specialised vs. Full-Service Agencies: Choosing the Right Partner for Your Architectural Projects
Annabelle Taurua
26 January 2025
4 MIN READ
Building Within the Landscape with Jason Frater Builders
Annabelle Taurua
19 January 2025
3 MIN READ
Permeable concrete: a sustainable, future-proof solution for residential and commercial properties
Amber Suckling
18 December 2024
3 MIN READ
How to maintain your investment in Oamaru and Hinuera stone exteriors
Casey Arden
09 December 2024
3 MIN READ
The power of water for healthy New Zealand homes
Casey Arden
08 December 2024
4 MIN READ
Personalised living: improve your home with automation
Cassie McKenzie
07 December 2024
3 MIN READ