Country House

Lavender Haze

Tucked away in a sleepy Lake Taupō village, this ethereal bush-topped bach by Bossley Architects exceeds expectations.

Land Mark

Family is built into the walls of this Hawke’s Bay home, which relaxes into its serene setting with a natural humility.

Gently Steep

Mindful of the area’s mining history, John Hardwick-Smith creates a light-on-the-land bach for friends in Pūponga.

I'm Sticking With You

Architect Stuart Gardyne returns to a Morison Bush site after more than two decades to create a retreat for restoration and regenesis.

Bird's Eye View

An elegant bolthole by Lovell & O’Connell Architects spreads its wings on the rocky slopes of Little Mount Iron.

Slow Mo

With two minimalist tiled boxes, Kerr Ritchie transforms a rustic earth-brick barn in the Tāhuna Queenstown landscape.

Bi Focal

With singular vision, a young couple designs and builds a modular home on leased land outside Whakatū Nelson.

Depth of Field

Architect Gerald Parsonson plants an urbane family home in a field near Te Hemo-a-Te Atonga Havelock North.

Re Location

A site switch and a compelling sense of restraint underpin the success of this energy-efficient Tāwharanui Peninsula home by Neu Architecture.