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Home New Zealand

Design, life, and culture • Art, books, events, people, and places of note.

DESIGN

Sculptural divide • Auckland-based multimedia artist Josh Davison's unusual pairing of techniques presents a captivating take on traditional oil painting.

Cascading light • Marrying function and artistry, this five-metre bespoke pendant was designed by Nightworks Studio as a centrepiece for a dramatic double-height space within a sculptural blackened steel stair.

Of this land • Michael Moore was born in the Wairarapa, where he grew up looking at the land — and never stopped. He has an innate understanding of his surroundings; it is the land that defines his work as an artist — his strokes articulating a reverence for it; his depictions offering a subliminal nod to its vitality and vulnerability.

Golden hour • The latest from Smelling Studio is a minimal take on the abstract shapes of our native forest; familiar, beguiling, and perfectly distilled.

Poolside in the city • This contemporary villa renovation in central Auckland offers a joyous distinction between old and new, and a beautiful harmony of form, material, texture, and experience.

Tonal clarity • In the dunes of Te Ārai, this coastal retreat was designed with two aims: to make its presence known and to sit quietly with its back to the forest and its face to the sea.

Swirling curves • The much-anticipated release of Swurves — panels that curve — earlier this year has seen instant success. The innovative offering opens a world of design possibilities with a lightweight system that rivals traditional joinery options.

Organic luxury • Over the past three decades, Powersurge has become synonymous with powerful, enriching design. The spaces their work inhabits are sumptuous, and defined by meticulous craft. We look back at the brand's journey as they celebrate their 30th anniversary.

Under the coastal sun • This holiday home on the edge of the dunescape at Omaha, just north of Auckland, was redesigned to present a softer architectural face to the coast and reconnect the living spaces with the natural environment.

Joyful character • Vibrant and energising hues are the name of the game this summer, articulated with pastel palettes combined with bold, rich colours.

Paint the town blue • We talked to Patrick Kelly, recipient of the 2024 F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship for Public Housing, about making affordable housing beautiful and his work at Breathe Architecture in Melbourne, Australia.

Parisian chic • Inhabiting the divide between suburban and rural on the outskirts of New Plymouth, this new home was designed for a family relocating from Auckland to Taranaki. At its heart is a kitchen of unabashed femininity; a persuasive space defined by bold, curving forms and textural delights.

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The summer house • Here, we explore four homes — some pared back, others grand — that each present a distinct and memorable take on the much-loved New Zealand bach.

Camping among myrtles • Arkhé Architecture was inspired by camping, tramping, and — somewhat laterally — even Mars when designing this small, bushclad Bay of Plenty retreat with sun-drenched coastal views.

Follow the sun • A place for relaxation without the added frills, and shelter from the elements without losing sight of the sun; Strachan Group Architects delivers a simple yet soothing statement on the shores of Langs Beach.

Coastal cool • This Langs Beach bach designed by Strachan Group...