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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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Apr 19, 2026

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

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The Architecture of the Anchor

Feb 22, 2026

Designing the "Living Skin"

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Aug 28, 2022

Rituals

Rituals have a strong influence on the shape of Architecture.

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Dec 11, 2021

Designing for the senses

There are elements of the summer retreat that we can bring into the Architecture of our homes to encourage a sense of wellbeing.

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Sep 16, 2019

Biophilic Design

As humans we have an innate and deep need to connect with and experience nature.

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Feb 11, 2015

Intuitive Architecture

What do you think about when you are about to build a new home ....

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Nov 5, 2014

Openness and enclosure

Understanding architecture design principles when you are setting out to build or renovate your own home helps transform an ordinary house into a great one.

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