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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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Jul 31, 2026

The Somatic House - how materiality and tactile rhythm influence wellbeing

For a long time, architecture tried to strip away anything that felt decorative.

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May 15, 2026

Designing a home for Art

For the art collector, a treasured collection is far more than an asset—it’s the physical embodiment of a journey, a shared passion, and a lasting legacy.

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Apr 19, 2026

The Architecture of Stewardship. Navigating New Zealand’s Sensitive Landscapes

For the international investor establishing roots in Aotearoa, the selection of a site is rarely a mere transaction, it is an act of finding a resonance with the land.

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Mar 28, 2026

The Architecture of the Anchor

Finding Stillness in a World of FluxThere are moments when the outside feels particularly loud.

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Jan 18, 2026

The Architecture of Flow & Intuition

Architecture is felt, not just seen.

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