The owners desired a space for hosting extended family gatherings while providing a comfortable, welcoming environment for years to come – gabled roofs and timber cladding evoke a farmhouse vibe.

With deep affection

This design centres around a modern reinterpretation of traditional small farmhouses – those likely to be seen dotted across the Central Otago region, an area the owners adore and where the home is located

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Drone's eye view of the project – showing deck, plantings and in-ground pool.

Curvaceous and connected

Relaxed day-to-day living and arresting aesthetics come together in this seamless outdoor retreat, featuring a bespoke curved pool, level-entry decking, and a lush subtropical planting palette

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Two custom-made round mirrors are a standout feature, deliberately installed at different heights to balance practicality with aesthetics

Silver moons rising

Elevated style is the name of the game with this bathroom – in one thoughtful design move, large round mirrors are manipulated, even segmented, to optimise specific functionality and design individuality

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Designed with entertaining in mind, the kitchen with modern island is a sculptural centrepiece that seamlessly integrates with its surroundings.

Sculptural centrepiece

Ideal for both entertaining and family moments, this kitchen features an unadorned timber-clad island as a gathering point, with functionality relegated to back wall and pantry

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A 91cm by 71cm addition unifies the rear elevation of the house and provides for a contemporary wall of glass windows to the wooded rear yard.

Radical yet respectful

A mid-century modern residence is reconsidered for modern living – the bold renovation sweeps aside poorly considered interceding additions while maintaining the five-level home's original historic fabric

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A terrazzo plinth was added with a curved edge, so the bath was highlighted.

Surface attraction

Something spectacular to wake up to was the intent for this bathroom – rose marble from Italy, a fluted shower screen and an overall sense of space were all part of the design story

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The kitchen and dining areas enjoy open indoor-outdoor connection.

Light-hearted by the sea

This modest sized beachside kitchen makes the most of every detail to lighten the space, creates flowing connections and ensures there's a place for everything – walnut cabinets and aged brass accents feature

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The contemporary, energy-conscious home with corrugated iron cladding seen in its beautiful natural environment.

In tune with the land

Loving the planet means caring for it, too – this high-performance Passivhaus design results in an eye-catching sustainable coastal home that exceeding standards for air quality and thermal comfort

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The Hidden Upgrade: How Insulation Changes Comfort, Health, and Power Bills

In this episode of the Trends Property Insight Series, we sit down with Kevan Hunt of Elite Insulation to uncover the hidden system inside every home that quietly affects comfort, health, and energy use — insulation.

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No-Regrets Selling: Preparation, Process, And The Truth About Market ‘Myths’

In this returning-guest episode of the Trends Property Insight Series, Andrew Johnson sits down again with Derek Von Sturmer to go deeper than “trust” — and unpack the real mechanics that shape buyer and seller outcomes.

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