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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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The Architecture of Stewardship. Navigating New Zealand’s Sensitive Landscapes

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The Architecture of the Anchor

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Designing the "Living Skin"

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Aug 1, 2021

New Architecture Studio Location - Remuera

We are pleased to announce that Donnell Day has a new studio location.

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Jun 9, 2021

Sampleboards

We have been doing a fair few sampleboards lately.

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Apr 30, 2021

Brick and Tile renovation

Farm Cove was a development that occured in the 1970s.

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Mar 9, 2021

Home Magazine Interview

To celebrate International Womens week, Home Magazine asked several NZ Women Architects about what influences, inspires them and what they most enjoy about their work.

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Jan 22, 2021

Residential development and masterplanning

How do you know what your site is worth?

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