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The infrastructure engineering at Carlaw Park became an aesthetic feature in its own right

Size, volume and creative use of materials are key design features of this rural holiday home

The relationship between architecture and the environment is crucial to the success of any project

Just enough of this property's bush-clad land was cleared to accommodate the house

There are two ways to respond to a site like this: make the building inconspicuous, or build a strong object in the landscape

Moving to the coast is an easy decision for many people. But building a home in such an environment requires careful planning

Light and dark tones are just one of the contrasts found in this waterside holiday house, designed to cater for every requirement of modern living

The work of 16th century Italian architect Andrea Palladio was a strong influence on the design of this classical country villa

The times they are a-changing, and so are the demands we place on home design. This house addresses many of the challenges facing modern homeowners

By using curves and overlapping levels, a large family home sits very comfortably on a steep and narrow lakefront property

A village, an urban tent, a truly Auckland house. Simon Carnachan's home is all that, and more

Sea views and light-filled, open living spaces characterise this modernist home, which was designed to have lasting style