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11 stunning villa renovations in New Zealand to inspire you
New Zealanders love their villa renovation projects with more and more of them taking up the challenge to transform these character homes into something special to call their own. This has led to some stunning results from talented professionals from across the country that are nothing short of inspiring and we've found the pick of them to share with you.
How structural engineering gave Wellington’s largest office building a new lease on life
When a seismic assessment put the Asteron Centre at risk of an ‘earthquake-prone’ declaration, New Zealand Consulting Engineers were called in to find a solution.
A selection of beautiful barn houses from across New Zealand
The barn house is a relatively new architectural style in New Zealand but one that is quickly catching on throughout the country. Some incredible designs have been brought to life in recent years and you’ll be amazed to see exactly what these talented professionals have accomplished with these projects in the style of this emerging trend.
A luxury Queenstown residence layered with sensory experiences
A luxury Queenstown residence layered with sensory experiences
Natalie Clement
24 November 2023
4 MIN READ
The Pink Palace: the rebirth of a forgotten villa into playful commercial offices
The Pink Palace: the rebirth of a forgotten villa into playful commercial offices
Natalie Clement
17 November 2023
4 MIN READ
Building wonders: Exquisite new build homes in New Zealand
Building wonders: Exquisite new build homes in New Zealand
Yohei Guy
15 November 2023
6 MIN READ
Embraced by native bush, this stunning home is at one with the land
Embraced by native bush, this stunning home is at one with the land
Amber Suckling
12 November 2023
4 MIN READ
A modernist form meets a humanist ethos in this award-winning Christchurch residence
A modernist form meets a humanist ethos in this award-winning Christchurch residence
Natalie Clement
10 November 2023
6 MIN READ
A historic Ponsonby hall renovated into a contemporary family home
A historic Ponsonby hall renovated into a contemporary family home
Natalie Clement
10 November 2023
4 MIN READ
A joyful holiday home inspired by mid-century modern design
A joyful holiday home inspired by mid-century modern design
Natalie Clement
10 November 2023
4 MIN READ
Redmund Spur House: a love letter to rural Canterbury
Redmund Spur House: a love letter to rural Canterbury
Natalie Clement
04 November 2023
7 MIN READ
A lakeside Canterbury home cleverly designed for modern family living
A lakeside Canterbury home cleverly designed for modern family living
Natalie Clement
24 October 2023
3 MIN READ
An industrial chic Queenstown residence built around a view of The Remarkables
An industrial chic Queenstown residence built around a view of The Remarkables
ArchiPro Editorial Team
24 October 2023
3 MIN READ
Te Rau Aroha: commemorating the Māori Battalion through architecture
Te Rau Aroha: commemorating the Māori Battalion through architecture
Nick Forrester
10 October 2023
6 MIN READ
A beautiful restoration heralds a new chapter for this 1930s Christchurch villa
A beautiful restoration heralds a new chapter for this 1930s Christchurch villa
Amber Suckling
07 October 2023
3 MIN READ
A multi-generational retreat emphasising the value of volume
A multi-generational retreat emphasising the value of volume
Natalie Clement
07 October 2023
3 MIN READ
An eye-catching family home with unobstructed views of Lake Wānaka
An eye-catching family home with unobstructed views of Lake Wānaka
Amber Suckling
04 October 2023
3 MIN READ
A personality-rich passion project turned award-nominated tiny home
A personality-rich passion project turned award-nominated tiny home
Amber Suckling
01 October 2023
4 MIN READ
Koroa House: a modernist Wānaka residence reconnecting its owners to their New Zealand roots
Koroa House: a modernist Wānaka residence reconnecting its owners to their New Zealand roots
Natalie Clement
30 September 2023
4 MIN READ
This playful beachside home is a true expression of the owner’s creative spirit
This playful beachside home is a true expression of the owner’s creative spirit
Amber Suckling
26 September 2023
4 MIN READ
A clifftop oasis: the Whangaparāoa new-build that dazzles from on high
A clifftop oasis: the Whangaparāoa new-build that dazzles from on high
Nick Forrester
20 September 2023
3 MIN READ
A coastal retreat reimagining the traditional gabled form
A coastal retreat reimagining the traditional gabled form
Natalie Clement
19 September 2023
3 MIN READ
A remote cliff top dwelling designed to indulge in every inch of its rugged coastal locale
A remote cliff top dwelling designed to indulge in every inch of its rugged coastal locale
Amber Suckling
17 September 2023
5 MIN READ
A historic Parnell home and the landscaping matching its grandeur
A historic Parnell home and the landscaping matching its grandeur
Nick Forrester
11 September 2023
4 MIN READ
The Auckland apartments using curved glass to exude modern luxury
The Auckland apartments using curved glass to exude modern luxury
Natalie Clement
11 September 2023
3 MIN READ
Te Mātāwai – the largest public housing project in Aotearoa so far
Te Mātāwai – the largest public housing project in Aotearoa so far
Courteney Searle
10 September 2023
6 MIN READ
An architectural masterpiece nestled at the foot of Mt Isthmus
An architectural masterpiece nestled at the foot of Mt Isthmus
Amber Suckling
09 September 2023
4 MIN READ
Bringing a 1920s villa into the 21st century while keeping an eye on the past
Bringing a 1920s villa into the 21st century while keeping an eye on the past
Nick Forrester
09 September 2023
4 MIN READ
A sculptural, coastal residence mining the sun and stars
A sculptural, coastal residence mining the sun and stars
Natalie Clement
09 September 2023
4 MIN READ
A jaw-dropping architectural swimming pool with panoramic views of the Southern Alps
A jaw-dropping architectural swimming pool with panoramic views of the Southern Alps
Amber Suckling
06 September 2023
3 MIN READ
Te Pūtahi - Auckland Film Studios set a new benchmark for the New Zealand film industry with first Green Star rated sound stages
Te Pūtahi - Auckland Film Studios set a new benchmark for the New Zealand film industry with first Green Star rated sound stages
Amber Suckling
06 September 2023
4 MIN READ
The long and short of it: the hidden complexities behind a monolithic linear build
The long and short of it: the hidden complexities behind a monolithic linear build
Nick Forrester
05 September 2023
4 MIN READ
Hugging the landscape, this stepped pavilion home is a contemporary expression of Victorian villa archetypes
Hugging the landscape, this stepped pavilion home is a contemporary expression of Victorian villa archetypes
Amber Suckling
04 September 2023
3 MIN READ
A stunning terraced development showcasing the best that medium-density has to offer
A stunning terraced development showcasing the best that medium-density has to offer
Nick Forrester
04 September 2023
5 MIN READ
Daniels Reef Lookout: the serendipitous manifestation of a young surfer's dream
Daniels Reef Lookout: the serendipitous manifestation of a young surfer's dream
Courteney Searle
02 September 2023
8 MIN READ
11 stunning villa renovations in New Zealand to inspire you
11 stunning villa renovations in New Zealand to inspire you
Yohei Guy
27 August 2023
7 MIN READ
Curves, kauri and colour: inside the beautifully offbeat Muriwai home that celebrates rural living
Curves, kauri and colour: inside the beautifully offbeat Muriwai home that celebrates rural living
Nick Forrester
22 August 2023
6 MIN READ
Homewerk cabins: the beauty of living small
Homewerk cabins: the beauty of living small
Amber Suckling
20 August 2023
4 MIN READ
11 weatherboard houses in New Zealand worth celebrating
11 weatherboard houses in New Zealand worth celebrating
Yohei Guy
16 August 2023
6 MIN READ