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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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Feb 22, 2026

Designing the "Living Skin"

Jan 18, 2026

The Architecture of Flow & Intuition

Jan 11, 2026

The Open-Door Philosophy. How Thermal Stability Redefines the New Zealand Coastal home

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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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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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May 22, 2019

Korari Relocatable Home

We are excited to announce that we won the Built Smart / APL Relocatable Home competition!

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