Waterstruck Clinker Bricks: Traditional Craft, Made to Order
Most bricks made today are extruded — pushed through a die in a continuous ribbon and cut to…
Ring Oven Clinker Bricks: A Craft Modern Brickmaking Cannot Replicate
In an era of highly automated manufacturing, some of the world’s most distinctive bricks are still made much…
Brick Slips: The Real Brick Look, Without the Weight
When people hear “brick slips,” they often picture a cheap imitation — a thin veneer that looks fine…
10 Home Façade Ideas
Your home’s facade is the first thing anyone sees, it sets the tone before a guest even reaches…
Lodge charm in coastal New Zealand
Perched above the sweeping waters of Lower Hutt, New Zealand, this striking American lodge-inspired home makes a bold…
A Modern Extension Without the Usual Compromises
Most homeowners assume that adding space to a house means months of disruption, major structural work, and a…
Light and bright: kitchen design
While often the busiest room in the house, this kitchen’s open layout and airy atmosphere quickly reins in…
Casual classic
The owner’s brief was to open up the space and create a combined kitchen and living area. Easy…
Classic feel: a Mornington Peninsula New England home
New England style is adapted in contemporary fashion on the Mornington Peninsula Although the existing Mornington Peninsula residence…
A homeowner’s dream
This renovation project, which involved relocating the kitchen space to the home’s new extension, required exceptional attention to…
Grand Designs Australia: Black Box – the Rhyll House
They say the devil is in the detail — and Jason and Jorja Gec’s Rhyll House is full…
More for less: a classic Queenslander home
Big in style inclusions but small in price — this classic Queenslander is grabbing headlines for all the…
Countrybuilt modular homes: Built for life
Innovative design and high-quality workmanship ensure these homes will be outstanding Countrybuilt homes are the work of professional…
Grand Designs Australia: Rusty reveal – modern bach house
A slower-paced life is something many city-dwellers dream about. For Aucklanders Steve Wilson and Wendy Grell, the combination…
Grand Designs Australia: High Flyer – Architects’ masterpiece
When two architects build their dream home, you know it’s going to be good If you have to…
What type of holiday home does a commercial builder construct for his own family?
As operations manager for Whytehall Services, Alex Labberton typically works on commercial projects for large well-known companies doing…