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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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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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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Nov 27, 2018

On Site

Construction of your project on site is where you start to see your ideas become a reality.

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Oct 15, 2018

Wilderness Trail

For those of you who have been following our blog for a while, you will know that we are influenced strongly by the New Zealand landscape and climate in our colour palettes and architecture designs.

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Oct 1, 2018

Blackbird house renovation

It was a pleasure to collaborate with a wonderful family whose Farm Cove property was due for an upgrade.

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Sep 18, 2018

Eco Home

We are so thrilled to be featured in the recent publication by Melinda Williams ' Eco Home'.

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