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Meet the duo behind interior design concept store L.A. Imports

Inspired by the colours of Santa Fe that had started to appear in Auckland 30 years ago, Lorraine Allen...26 June 20223 min read

How Matariki guides landscape design

As Aotearoa gathers to celebrate Matariki 2022, we take a look at what this means for landscape architecture...21 June 20224 min read

Putting together a materials board with Bridget Foley

Designed for a family home near the water in Wellington, this materials board combines colour and texture in...20 June 20225 min read

Behind the design: The Dairy Private Hotel

When Material Creative was tasked with refurbishing a quaint hotel in Queenstown to turn it into a...08 June 20223 min read

The dynamic duo from Rogan Nash on the inspiration behind their designs

We met with architects Kate Rogan and Eva Nash of award-winning architectural firm Rogan Nash to find out...25 May 20225 min read

In conversation with Charissa Snijders

Charissa Snijders’ studio at her home on Herald Island sits within stepping distance from the water, but...28 April 20225 min read

An expert answers your questions on commercial interior design

When it comes to fitting out a commercial interior space, Spaceworks commercial director Bradley Keys says...30 March 20223 min read

Behind the scenes with Jason Li

We take a sneak peak behind a practice that believes virtual reality is inextricably tied to the future of...21 March 20222 min read

How to style a materials board with Material Creative

Choosing the materials for a mood board is the first part of creating an interior scheme. We ask Material...10 March 20223 min read

Your questions answered on engaging a landscape architect

Beautiful and thoughtful landscaping is the key to the success of bedding a beautifully designed home into...04 March 20222 min read

How to style a mood board with Celia Visser

Styling a materials or mood board is the foundation of an interior scheme. Celia Visser takes us through a...08 February 20225 min read

What your pool expert wants you to know about pool design

Narellan Pools New Zealand general manager Brett Williams answers all of your burning questions on how to get...15 December 20213 min read

How to put together an elegant and luxe materials board

A sumptuous and luxe home theatre, bar, and wine cellar were the order of the day for one CV Interiors'...08 December 20214 min read

A sustainability expert answers your design and build questions

We ask CoolSpaces sustainability consultant Claudia Kaltenstadler about how to incorporate sustainability into a build project, and the biggest mistakes homeowners make when it comes to sustainability, as well as a few personal questions...23 November 20214 min read

How to style a materials board with colour

Vibrant and vivacious clients wanted to turn their ‘white box’ into a colourful haven, so JK-W designers...17 November 20214 min read

A courageous conversation with TOA’s Nick Dalton

Nick Dalton named his practice TOA after the Māori word for brave. We talk to him about the courageous moves...11 November 20217 min read

Ask the expert: builder Troy Jury

We ask QBS' director Troy Jury about how to make the most out of your builder, what design mistakes he sees...21 October 20215 min read

Ask the expert: Schwarz Design

Schwarz Design interior designers Juliette and Rose Schwarz answer all of your burning questions on how to...17 October 20214 min read

Materials styled by Space Studio

Material boards, inspiration boards or mood boards—whatever you like to call them—are the foundation for...07 October 20212 min read

Top 5 mistakes designers make when photographing their own work

When presenting architecture or interior projects, it’s crucial to use a professional photographer. We...01 October 20215 min read

How to style a materials board

We asked the award-winning designers at at.space to style a materials board for us and talk us through the...29 September 20213 min read

One to watch: Danielle Koni

This young architectural graduate didn’t grow up with designs on a career in architecture, yet a chance...16 September 20216 min read

Breaking barriers in the trades: Bex the builder

We spoke to Rebecca Smith—aka Bex the builder—and found out what it’s like being the only female on a...25 August 20216 min read

Ask the expert: lighting designer Laura Mitchell

Social Light lighting designer Laura Mitchell answers all of your burning questions on how to get the most...12 August 20212 min read

'Biophilic elements' materials board styled by Trinity Interior Design

Materials boards are the starting point for creating a consistent mood and material palette for interior...11 August 20213 min read

Women in architecture: Judith Taylor

From designing high-rise buildings to balancing business and babies, we track the exciting career of New...01 August 20219 min read

How to get the most out of your architectural designer

We spoke to Red Architecture director Tane Cox about how to get the most out of an architectural designer.22 July 20218 min read

How to make the most out of an interior designer

August & Co interior designer Hayley Dryland answers all of your burning questions on how to get the most...19 July 20215 min read

'Rich Earth' materials board styled by Hayley Dryland

Material boards, inspiration boards or mood boards—whatever you like to call them—are a fantastic...06 July 20213 min read

Architecture profile: one to watch

Architectural graduate Icao Tiseli is challenging the way we map our world by rethinking our approach to...09 June 20216 min read

Pritzker Architecture Prize 2020 winner announced

Two female architects have been awarded architecture's highest honour. 04 March 20203 min read

Buildings from behind the lens

A good image is vital to communicating the design ideas, function and aesthetics of a project, whether it be a newly-completed house perched on a clifftop or a large, public building in the inner city. ArchiPro recently talked with architectural photographer Jason Mann about how he approaches this challenging yet creatively satisfying work...11 May 20195 min read

Building on family

Colin Gregg was destined to become a builder from the day he was born. He follows his father Bruce and grandfather George...31 May 20183 min read

Engaging an architect

Residential architecture should be beautiful, like a stunning piece of jewellery or the subtle harmony of a12 April 20176 min read

Tantalising, timeless Tent House: an interview with designer Chris Tate

Having won New Zealand's Best Spatial Design award for Residential Interiors, Chris Tate's Tent House is a...05 February 20162 min read

Four expert landscaping tips from Scott Humphreys

With summer fast approaching, it's easy to think you've missed the boat in getting your property...25 November 20153 min read