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While we relish the opportunity to be involved in the selection of all finishes from the get go, being able to come in to add the next layer of furniture, window treatments, artwork and accessories is pure joy. This three level home, currently under construction high on Queenstown Hill, offers breath-taking views across Lake Whakitipu from every room. Designed using an exemplary level of finishes carefully curated by Hulena Architects, we have a beautiful base to build upon.

A private driveway leads to a large waterfront site that was once an abundant orchard. This substantial one level home, comprising of cleverly connected pavilions has been designed for extended family living, entertaining and sitting back watching the ever changing flow of the tide past the pool and the expansive lawn beyond. Due for completion early 2026.

Set amongst the sand dunes on a prestigious waterfront site, our U.S. based clients are building a holiday home that takes inspiration from the raw coastal surroundings to enjoy with their family and friends when they come back home to visit. Due for completion early 2025.

Situated in a prime location, this two level, beachfront property has been designed to reflect our clients fun and vibrant personalities, alongside their passion for travel and love of entertaining. An exterior of natural stone and cedar cladding wraps around a Mediterranean inspired central pool courtyard. With an aligning aesthetic, the interior is to include some glamour and wow moments, with layered, textured and rich in colour furnishings.

Perched high on a hill providing expansive views across Nelson is this historic three storey Arts and Crafts residence. Our offshore clients fell in love with the location and the opportunity to breathe new life into this magnificent family home. Due for completion early 2025.

This is a beautiful contemporary home with a nod to Japanese influence, and cleverly designed to welcome an abundance of light that filters through to every room. Sitting perched on the cliff looking across Hobson Bay and out to Rangitoto beyond, the views are breath taking.

Stripped back to framing, this is a substantial renovation and extension of a modest villa to recreate a beautifully finished three level family home with expansive pool and outdoor entertaining areas added. Completion including full furniture specification due early 2025.

Set on a private beach shared by only four properties this new build has been designed across the width of the site to take full advantage of the sea views in front and the bush clad hill at the rear. Both front and back have glass ‘walls’ that open out onto decks with a lap pool at the back accompanied by a full integrated BBQ and fireplace while the front deck also holds a pool and spa overlooking the beach. Designed to be cocooning and sit quietly on the site with the owners’ quarters on the second level incorporating a living room and bar area that looks through the macrocarpa trees to the ocean beyond.

Located on a small lifestyle block in Havelock North this stunning home has been thoughtfully created for our Wellington based clients and their family. Consisting of a one level main house and a separate self-contained ‘barn’ positioned to take in the glorious views out across the Tukituki River and beyond to Te Mata Peak.

After many years living in London our clients are building their ‘contemporary meets country’ family home on a large established site on the outskirts of town. Cleverly designed with spaces for everyone including long term guests who may never want to leave… We are enjoying the collaborative process and sharing of ideas within the team ensuring our client’s personality will shine through. Due for completion early 2025.

Our client’s brief to the architect was for a grand family residence and from the moment you arrive through the long tree lined driveway, and enter the expansive lobby, the sweeping curved staircase will set the scene for what lays beyond. A home that has been designed for true family living where childhood memories will be made, and where the door will always be open for extended family and visitors alike. We are privileged to have this opportunity to create this generational home. Construction to commence early 2025.

Situated high on the hill overlooking the surf breaks of Sumner beach, this European inspired home has been designed with casual sophistication in mind. Think large openings flowing to outdoor dining under the vine draped pergola, terraced lawns, and summer poolside fun. This together with light and breezy interiors, incorporating natural and textured materials, will transport you another place. Due for completion mid 2025.