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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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Sep 11, 2025

​Designing for Legacy: Crafting a Home That Tells Your Story and Lasts for Generations

Sep 1, 2025

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

Jul 30, 2025

Acoustic design in sensory aware spaces.

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Sep 11, 2025

​Designing for Legacy: Crafting a Home That Tells Your Story and Lasts for Generations

For many of us, our home is far more than just shelter; it's the backdrop for our lives, a repository of memories, and a reflection of who we are.

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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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Apr 17, 2025

The Contemporary Carport

The means of sheltering your preferred mode of transportation is as old as the horse and cart.

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Jan 27, 2024

Architectural Models

The process of physically modelling an architecture concept is something that was often part of the design process.

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Feb 15, 2023

Remedial work post Cyclone Gabrielle

The day has dawned with sunshine, but the real work now begins.

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