Thoughts

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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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Jan 18, 2026

The Architecture of Flow & Intuition

Jan 11, 2026

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

Jan 5, 2026

Balancing Your Unconstrained Vision with Your Investment Reality

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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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May 23, 2025

How Thoughtful Architecture Supports Sensory Wellbeing

In a world that often overwhelms us with constant noise, bright lights, and chaotic energy, the spaces we inhabit can play a profound role in our mental and physical wellbeing.

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Jul 2, 2024

Mid winter warmth

In mid winter, we have expectations that our Architecture should be thermally warm and stable.

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Jul 21, 2023

Day Architects News letter

We issue a quarterly news letter that provides updates about projects on the boards, published articles, and recently photographed projects.

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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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