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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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Oct 31, 2025

Let's Toast

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Wine Cellar Design

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Colour and texture in architectural spaces

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Sep 28, 2025

Colour and texture in architectural spaces

We've all read the textbooks on color theory.

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Jun 6, 2023

Black White

It was lovely to be interviewed by the editor of Black White, Laura Lynn Johnstone, about our rebrand to Day Architects.

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May 1, 2023

Day Architects

We are excited to announce the launch of our new name DAY ARCHITECTS After 15 years in practice, it is time for a refresh and a new look!

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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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Nov 22, 2021

Resene Colour Awards 2021

The Beachlands house has just won a Resene Total Colour, Neutrals Colour, Maestro Award.

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