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When we’re not designing or creating, we’re thinking. A lot. We love to think and Lisa loves to write. Here, she shares her latest musings with you.

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Jan 18, 2026

The Architecture of Flow & Intuition

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The Open-Door Philosophy. How Thermal Stability Redefines the New Zealand Coastal home

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Balancing Your Unconstrained Vision with Your Investment Reality

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Jan 5, 2026

Balancing Your Unconstrained Vision with Your Investment Reality

There is one vital question that must be answered before pen touches paper on a unique architectural project.

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Sep 1, 2025

Moving from the UK to New Zealand: Build a Bespoke Luxury Home in Paradise

Moving back from the UK to New Zealand (or from any country) is not without its challenges when it comes to finding a new home.

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Sep 9, 2020

How to write a brief for an Architect - PDF Download

You asked, and we have delivered.You asked for an editable PDF form that would take you through the process of writing a Brief for an Architect.This document not only teaches you how to identify and document your project brief, but it provides an editable form that you can fill in with your completed brief.

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