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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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Jun 18, 2023

Architectural Vision Boards and Feasibility Studies

You have an idea of what you would like to build on your land, but you don't know whether it is either feasible or affordable?

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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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Nov 1, 2022

Materiality

Choosing materials for your home as a new home builder or renovator can be overwhelming.

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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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