New Zealand

The Chair Ready For All Facets Of Home Life

Hailing from across the pond, noho’s move chair is backed by extensive research and the determination to create ergonomically outstanding home furniture.

These Houses Wholly Embrace The Power Of Place

Harnessing the power of place is to architecture what self-actualisation is to us people. Let’s take a moment to admire these exemplars of self-actualised architecture, uncovered in our hunt for Habitus House of the Year 2020.

5 Façades That Are Not Just A Pretty Face

From perforated metal screening to veils of bamboo, these five houses from Habitus House of the Year 2020 feature façades that are beautifully intricate with intellect to boot.

Small Plan, Big Impact

Perched atop the windy hillside of Wellington, the impressive form of X-Marks House belies a deceptively compact floor plan.

Glowing From The Inside Out

The understated form and plan of the Kawau Island Bach by Crosson Architects belies the clients’ detailed brief.

5 Recent Additions To Habitus’ Dream Stays List

The Indo-Pacific region is blessed with endless cultural diversity, scenic beauty, and experiential delights; all one needs to truly enjoy them is an equally exceptional place to stay.

Three Kitchens That Intuitively Respond To User Needs

In its own way, shape, and form, each of these kitchens from the 2019 Habitus House of the Year selection is an intuitive – not to mention beautiful – articulation of its user’s lifestyle and needs.

The New Zealand Perspective: Habitus House Of The Year 2019

Habitus’ New Zealand contributing writer Andrea Stevens shares her personal insight and experience of heading the hunt for New Zealand’s presence in the 2019 Habitus House of the Year selection.

These Houses From Habitus House Of The Year Impressed Us With Their Form

All the houses within the 2019 Habitus House of the Year selection are deserving in their own right. These houses, however, made quite an impact on the Habitus team with their striking façades.

A Luxurious Gas Fireplace From Stoke

Stoke Fireplace Studio brings a new luxurious gas fireplace brand to Australian customers with clean lines, flawless finishes and unconventional shapes.

Christopher Beer Architects Design A House In Town

For this New Zealand family, relocating from Auckland to a rural town has led to a remarkable urban project: a semi-public house complete with a micro café and gallery.