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Houses Revisited: Courtyard house

Houses Revisited: Courtyard house

Posted: 18 Jul 2025

This former worker’s cottage has been slowly transformed into an ideal and permanent home for two Wellington architects. First published in 2017.

Houses revisited: Pauanui holiday house

Houses revisited: Pauanui holiday house

Kamermans & Co Architects

This bold holiday home designed by Kamermans & Co Architects features a renovated container as a bedroom. First published in 2011.

Residential buildings
Houses revisited: Carrie Street house

Houses revisited: Carrie Street house

Posted: 13 Jun 2025

A young family commissioned their best friend to create a 1970s’ Brazilian jungle pad in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham. First published in 2017.

Houses revisited: Mt Maunganui house

Houses revisited: Mt Maunganui house

Posted: 16 May 2025

Rogan Nash Architects designed this beachside holiday home to be considerate of its space in nature and surrounding neighbours. First published in 2015.

Houses revisited: Point Chevalier house

Houses revisited: Point Chevalier house

Posted: 14 Mar 2025

Carolyn Smith has designed a family house that makes the most of a small, steep site in Point Chevalier, Auckland. First published in 2011.

Houses Revisited: Tutukaka holiday house

Houses Revisited: Tutukaka holiday house

Posted: 22 Jul 2022

This assured house, all black against ocean blue, sits confidently on its site, protected from coastal winds, first published in 2012.

Houses revisited: Moetapu Bay house

Houses revisited: Moetapu Bay house

Posted: 14 Feb 2025

In Pelorus Sounds, one of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations, sits a stunning home that meanders down the hillside. First published in 2017.

Houses Revisited: Under pōhutukawa house

Houses Revisited: Under pōhutukawa house

Posted: 20 Jun 2012

An iconic beach graced with an exquisite house by Herbst Architects, first published in 2012.

Houses Revisited: Owhanake Bay House

Houses Revisited: Owhanake Bay House

Posted: 22 Aug 2012

On a coastal site Strachan Group Architects have designed a comfortable and appropriate dwelling, first published in 2012.

Houses revisited: Brick Lantern house

Houses revisited: Brick Lantern house

Posted: 17 Jan 2025

A humble renovation of a brick-and-tile house in Takapuna, now with a new addition that creates a useful internal courtyard. First published in 2016.

Houses revisited: One Storey house

Houses revisited: One Storey house

Posted: 12 Dec 2024

This horseshoe-shaped house maximises the ocean views on a steep suburban plot in Nelson. First published in 2017.

Houses Revisited: House for Five

Houses Revisited: House for Five

Posted: 15 Aug 2012

This family house has a supple plan that generates, around a central courtyard, a surprising array of enjoyable spaces, first published in 2012.

 Houses Revisited: Richmond house

Houses Revisited: Richmond house

Posted: 25 Mar 2022

A house at the foothills of the Richmond Ranges, designed by architect Guy Herschell, finds inspiration from local forms, first published in 2011.

Houses Revisited: Parau house

Houses Revisited: Parau house

Posted: 25 Mar 2022

A series of solid buildings are lightly linked in this west Auckland house, designed by Context Architects, first published in 2011.

Houses Revisited: Whiritoa house

Houses Revisited: Whiritoa house

Posted: 22 Apr 2022

An exercise in thoughtful use of space and materials by Matter Architects, first published in 2012.

Houses Revisited: Herne Bay kitchen

Houses Revisited: Herne Bay kitchen

Posted: 20 May 2022

A light and breezy kitchen fits seamlessly in the renovation of this classic Auckland villa.

Houses Revisited: Christchurch Kitchen

Houses Revisited: Christchurch kitchen

Sheppard & Rout Architects

This Christchurch kitchen marries chic styling and culinary ease, first published in 2012.

Residential buildings
Houses Revisited: Waipukurau Kitchen

Houses Revisited: Waipukurau kitchen

Clarkson Architects

Architect Simon Clarkson and kitchen designer Leanne Larking have created a ‘green’ kitchen that doesn’t compromise on style.

Residential buildings
Houses Revisited: Arrowtown house

Houses Revisited: Arrowtown house

Posted: 23 Sep 2022

This family house designed by Kerr Ritchie Architects steps up to complement the rolling landscape. First published in 2012.

Houses Revisited: Parau House

Houses Revisited: Parau House

Posted: 10 Oct 2012

Tucked into the bush in West Auckland, this house has bathrooms that respond to the natural environment. First published in 2012.

Houses revisited: Doctors Point house

Houses revisited: Doctors Point house

Posted: 16 Jun 2023

This house is a Southern belle — the successful fusion of architecture and the surrounding natural landscape. First published in 2014.

Interiors, Residential buildings
Houses revisited: Herne Bay house

Houses revisited: Herne Bay house

Posted: 14 Jul 2023

Not so much a deconstruction of the villa typology as it is an unravelling, says architect Daniel Marshall. First published in 2014.

Houses revisited: Speargrass Flat house

Houses revisited: Speargrass Flat house

Posted: 16 Jun 2023

Pared back in form and materials, this house puts in an honest day’s work. First published in 2014.

Houses revisited: Grey Lynn renovation

Houses revisited: Grey Lynn renovation

Posted: 14 Jul 2023

A sympathetic renovation merges character detailing with modern-day amenity. First published in 2014.

Houses revisited: St Marys Bay house

Houses revisited: St Marys Bay house

Posted: 13 Oct 2023

Three storeys above the street, a discrete loft is inserted into a heritage suburb. First published in 2014.

Houses revisited: Kashiwa house

Houses revisited: Kashiwa house

Posted: 11 Aug 2023

East meets west in this house, which seeks to bring an Asian aesthetic to the Kiwi landscape. First published in 2014.

Houses revisited: Pauatahanui house

Houses revisited: Pauatahanui house

Posted: 13 Oct 2023

A house for the ages takes root in the fertile lands north of the capital. First published in 2014.

Houses revisited: Pipi Beach house

Houses revisited: Pipi Beach house

Posted: 11 Aug 2023

Outside-the-box thinking has enabled a full-size family house to occupy a modest site. First published in 2014.

Houses revisited: Ocean house

Houses revisited: Ocean house

Posted: 15 Sep 2023

This contemporary beach house by Malcolm Walker Architects offers moments of surprise and serendipity. First published in 2015.

Houses revisited: Kohimarama house

Houses revisited: Kohimarama house

Posted: 13 Oct 2023

A house beyond repair sees a planned renovation project become a new build, first published in 2015.

Houses revisited: Oakura house

Houses revisited: Oakura house

Posted: 15 Mar 2024

Like an origami model, this experimental family home folds and bends along its site. First published in 2015.

Houses revisited: Mairangi Bay house

Houses revisited: Mairangi Bay house

Jason Gibson Architects

A floor-to-ceiling renovation transforms this 1960s bungalow into a sleek, contemporary house, first published in 2015.

Residential buildings
Houses revisited: Freemans Bay house

Houses revisited: Freemans Bay house

Posted: 19 Jan 2024

A traditional villa gets a less-than-traditional addition with this contemporary ‘about face’, first published in 2015.

Houses revisited: Kingswood house

Houses revisited: Kingswood house

Posted: 14 Jun 2024

A former port building overlooking Lyttelton Harbour has been rebuilt and transformed into an industrial-style home. First published in 2016.

Houses revisited: Arnold Street house

Houses revisited: Arnold Street house

Posted: 15 Mar 2024

This unassuming bungalow by McCoy + Heine Architects was extensively renovated to suit an extended family. First published in 2016.

Houses revisited: Matai house

Houses revisited: Matai house

Posted: 15 Nov 2024

A close architect–client connection aided the transformation of this Wellington villa into an elegant and light-filled home. First published in 2016.

Houses revisited: Jack's Point house

Houses revisited: Jack’s Point house

Posted: 17 May 2024

The distinctive shifting roof forms of this family home appear to mimic its rugged backdrop, the Remarkables mountain range. First published in 2016.

Houses revisited: Stewart Island house

Houses revisited: Stewart Island house

Posted: 12 Apr 2024

A three-storeyed tower pokes out above the native treetops on the edge of New Zealand’s southernmost town of Oban. First published in 2016.

Houses revisited: Number 5 house

Houses revisited: Number 5 house

Posted: 17 May 2024

This sunny guest house is a pared-back and elegant new addition to a family of buildings on the site. First published in 2016.

Houses revisited: Sliding house

Houses revisited: Sliding house

Posted: 12 Jul 2024

This hilltop family home is nestled between the Port Hills, Lake Ellesmere and the Canterbury Plains. First published in 2017.

Houses revisited: Lakeview house

Houses revisited: Lakeview house

Posted: 16 Aug 2024

This unapologetically bold house in Wanaka cantilevers over the outdoor living spaces without compromising the stunning scenery. First published in 2017.

Houses revisited: Pāuanui Beach house

Houses revisited: Pāuanui Beach house

Posted: 11 Oct 2024

This subtly designed family beach house peeks out from behind a large pōhutukawa tree on a busy, beachfront site. First published in 2017.

Houses revisited: Wairarapa house

Houses revisited: Wairarapa house

Posted: 13 Sep 2024

This home takes on a local rural vernacular, creating an impact in the small wine-making community of Martinborough. First published in 2017.

Houses Revisited: McFarlane Street House

Houses Revisited: McFarlane Street House

Posted: 29 Mar 2019

Revisit a project where a contemporary addition revitalises the service spaces at the back of an existing Wellington house.

 Houses Revisited: Point Chevalier house

Houses Revisited: Point Chevalier house

Posted: 25 Feb 2022

Jonathan Smith has designed a modest, modern house that makes the most of a challenging section, first published in 2011.

New Plymouth House by Atelierworkshop

Houses revisited: New Plymouth house

Atelierworkshop

An addition to a railway cottage by Atelierworkshop shows off its sensitive side. First published in 2012.

Residential buildings
Houses Revisited: Brynderwyn House

Houses Revisited: Brynderwyn House

Posted: 8 Mar 2019

We look back at this 2010 house in Northland. Suggestive of a refined barn, it serves as a place to watch over one’s land.

Houses Revisited: Tilt Panel House

Houses Revisited: Tilt Panel House

Posted: 15 Mar 2019

Explore a Nelson house deriving from the investigation into the opportunities afforded by concrete tilt panel construction.

Houses Revisited: Wānaka holiday house

Houses Revisited: Wānaka holiday house

Posted: 25 Mar 2022

Sarah Scott Architects have designed a warm and inviting holiday house in Wānaka, that works for every season, first published in 2011.

Houses Revisited: Waikanae house

Houses Revisited: Waikanae house

Posted: 22 Apr 2022

A modern house designed by Richard Middleton makes the most of its established setting, first published in 2012.

Houses Revisited: Motuoapa house

Houses Revisited: Motuoapa house

Posted: 22 Apr 2022

Auckland architect Mark Frazerhurst has designed a holiday house for friends that is hardwearing without compromising good looks, first published in 2012.

Houses Revisited: Hataitai kitchen

Houses Revisited: Hataitai kitchen

John Mills Architects

A cool, calm and collected kitchen designed by John Mills, first published in 2012.

Residential buildings
Houses Revisited: Raglan House

Houses Revisited: Raglan house

Dorrington Atcheson Architects

A house in the surfing town of Raglan achieves a fine balance. First published in 2012.

Residential buildings
Houses Revisited: Redcliffs house

Houses Revisited: Redcliffs house

+MAP Architects

Andrew Watson has designed a house that occupies a spectacular setting with angled poise. First published in 2012.

Residential buildings
Houses Revisited: Hataitai house

Houses Revisited: Hataitai house

John Mills Architects

A house in Wellington’s Hataitai puts its back to the hill to enjoy a steep site with superb views. First published in 2012.

Residential buildings
Houses Revisited: Birkenhead house

Houses Revisited: Birkenhead house

Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects

A standout view enjoyed from a series of thoughtfully designed spaces in this house by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects. First published in 2012.

Residential buildings
Houses Revisited: Eastbourne house

Houses Revisited: Eastbourne house

Tennent + Brown Architects

This house, designed by Hugh Tennent, is a light and bright bayside gem. First published in 2012.

Residential buildings
Houses Revisited: Waiheke Island house

Houses Revisited: Waiheke Island House

Posted: 26 Aug 2022

A house on Waiheke by Vaughn McQuarrie demonstrates the virtues of modesty and grace. First published in 2012.

Houses Revisited: Belmont house

Houses Revisited: Belmont house

Box™ Design & Build

An elegant Lower Hutt house is a finely-tuned performance model. First published in 2012.

Residential buildings
Houses Revisited: Brick Bay house

Houses Revisited: Brick Bay house

Glamuzina Paterson Architects

Auckland practice Glamuzina Paterson designed an effortlessly cool family house that is full of fun and fine form, first published in 2013.

Residential buildings
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