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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 are excited to have a beautiful base to build upon to create a home ready to move into just in time for the 2024 ski season.

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. Construction started mid-2023.

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. Construction started mid-2023.

Situated on a prime site in one of Takapuna’s most prestigious streets is a sleek, modernist design, providing open plan living areas under a vaulted ceiling with floor to ceiling windows across both floors letting in light throughout the day and catching glimpses of Rangitoto. Completion due late 2023.

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. Construction is due to start late 2023.

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. Building to commence late 2023.

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 first half of 2024.

It is always a pleasure to begin a new project with an old client we know well. For this architectural new build, we are taking inspiration from the site’s location in Weiti Bay which captures both rural and water views from many vantage points throughout the home. Completion will be early 2024.

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. Completion due early 2024.

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. Construction to start mid 2023.

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 mid 2024.

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. Construction commenced beginning 2023.