Trendsideas

Weatherboards with 25-year guarantee

Designed in the Art Deco tradition of the '30s, this former post office building has been restored to its past grandeur with a contemporary interior that offers the best of both worlds

The eyes of the world will be on Masdar City eager to see if fully sustainable living can be a reality

Mount Stromlo Observatory, largely razed to the ground in Canberra's 2003 bushfires, has seen existing facades restored and a contemporary addition take centre stage

To add visual impact to a new apartment building, fern-decorated perforated panels made by Locker Group were specified for side walls and gates

The NZ Central office in Shanghai displays the créme de la créme of New Zealand design, including ceramics, furniture and lighting from specialist design store Essenze

Student accommodation takes on many forms in a highly competitive market finding that point of difference can make or break a building

Teamwork transformed a derelict rugby league ground into a vibrant part of Auckland City, with a business precinct, retail shops and a serviced hotel

It takes an entrepreneur to develop a fully sustainable winery specialising in premium wine production on an unprecedented scale

High-tech electronic entrance control for bank

A commitment to environmentally friendly development and recycling resulted in the upgrade and refurbishment of Hamilton's Kakariki House by Wise Trust

Carpets in the NZ Central office in Shanghai not only feature 100% New Zealand wools they're also eco friendly. CRONZ supplied wool and alpaca carpets and rugs to several areas