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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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Acoustic design in sensory aware spaces.

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Dec 21, 2017

2017

It has been another amazing year.

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Dec 10, 2017

Wairarapa Cottage

Building your first home on a tight budget with an Architect on board can be a daunting prospect for many, but for one of our clients this was an opportunity to carefully tailor and design the house around their lifestyle, sustainable values, and needs as a family.

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Oct 29, 2017

To be an Architect

It's interesting when you reveal to people that you are a Registered Architect, the first thing someone says is 'Oh that would be amazing, I wanted to be one of those' or alternatively, 'Oh my cousin is one too' (turns out he/she actually is a draftsperson or a student ...

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Jul 28, 2017

Colour Play

We have been working on a wide range of projects this month.

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Jun 18, 2017

Minor Dwelling Extension

To own your own home as well as getting an income from it is an great option to help with high mortgages and steep land prices.

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