BEHIND THE BUILD
Insights and project stories from the ground up.
Choosing the Right Cladding
Cladding is one of the most consequential decisions in any build. Here's what to consider before you choose, and what's different about building around the Rotorua lakes.
Designed to Belong
Great design doesn't fight the land, it listens to it. Here's how site, materials, and light come together to create homes that feel like they belong.
Beneath an Icon
We’ve recently been given the opportunity to work on one of Rotorua’s most iconic and historically significant buildings - St Faith's Anglican Church in the heart of Ōhinemutu Village.
Charge-up or fixed price?
Building a new house: charge-up vs fixed price contracts – what’s right for you? We explain the key differences, and outlay the pros and cons for both.
Tailor built living
Custom features within your home is about more than just aesthetics — it's about shaping your space to support how you live. Here we discuss the how and why, and share some examples.
Keeping your house build on budget
Our 6 top tips for value engineering. A bespoke home shouldn’t be an unachievable dream. Clever value engineering can help you to realise your vision within your budget. Here are our 6 top tips based on experience.