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Fresh from the forest floor, The Hour Collection by Snelling Studio explores our human relationship with time, lifecycle and legacy through a series of…
Roll on sunny days and roll out the picnic mat. Made from 100% recycled polypropylene, every Sunnup woven outdoor mat saves 100 plastic bottles…
A passion for travel and design inspired Wellingtonians Julian Zheng and Sylvia Yi to reimagine and redefine their own décor, with particular reference to…
Make a bold move to welcome the sun with this new cushion collection. In association with Città. From laidback Hamptons-style blue-and-white cushions on a…
A couple of accent pieces help make summer moments more memorable. In association with Baya. When tūī start to drink their fill of flax,…
It’s the time of year to embrace blissful idleness but also holiday gift-giving and a new candle collection has both options covered. Latibule, Latin…
Here’s a collaboration we can get behind. The Arc Dept has teamed up with Dulux and designer/illustrator Evie Kemp to produce a range of…
A captivating large-scale waterfront Installation on the Te Whanganui-a-Tara waterfront. Chances are, you’ve admired the unique work of Rotterdam-based Sabine Marcelis, even if only…
Fine steel and pivot-glass doors create a light-as-air garden room in this heritage property. When architect Georgia Peacocke, of Edwards White Architects, designed a…
Inject some bright and playful hues into your interiors with a fresh-minted collection that is fun in fabric form. In association with Tutti. Joyful,…
This woodland refuge is a coming together of ancestral and agricultural methods. Traditional Māori techniques meet digital milling technology in this classic, simple whare…
It’s funny how aspects of the past can craft the foundations of a dream home — even if you don’t quite realise it. It’s…
A relocation to Hawke’s Bay turned a vision into reality, with the discovery of a perfect plot of land ideal for building this rustic-inspired…
A distinctive roof, tailormade to your vision, elevates the architectural adventure to another level. In association with Roofing Smiths. When it comes to roofing,…
Thinking of home energy as a connected system, rather than unrelated parts, is critical to reduce our carbon emissions – and now there’s a…
Bring meticulous form to your kitchen – then relax and enjoy. In association with Forté. Crafted to resemble a piece of beautiful furniture, today’s…
HOMES
As an architectural tribute to the original building on this rural block, a compact, shed-like space fosters multigenerational living. In a verdant corner of …
When life gets busy in LA, escaping to this Joshua Tree getaway is just the place to soak in the sights and sounds. How …
The anticipation of summer holidays is in the air, and with that at the forefront of our minds, we’ve curated our December/January issue with …
In this serene garden village, interior designer Anya Mayo, architect Doug Weir, and landscape designer Xanthe White create a peaceful retreat that seamlessly integrates …
Gemma Rasmussen and Caleb Gordon bought their home sight unseen, trusting in its hidden potential. With Mark Leong of Studio Myla, they’ve turned wasted …
Interior Designer Karla Devine of House Party Interiors embraces dopamine decorating to infuse playful colours and patterns into her Te Whanganui-a-Tara home. Enduring a …
STYLE
Fresh from the forest floor, The Hour Collection by Snelling Studio explores our human relationship with time, lifecycle and legacy through a series of lamps and wall lights inspired by the sensuous shapes found in our native bush. High- and low-tech processes combine with conceptual inspiration found in the symmetry of the silver fern, the male and female flowers of the nīkau palm and the graceful grandeur of the kauri. snellingstudio.com
Roll on sunny days and roll out the picnic mat. Made from 100% recycled polypropylene, every Sunnup woven outdoor mat saves 100 plastic bottles from landfill. In an earthen palette, the Bonsai design — from their new Yutori collection — is low-key, and folds up into a perfect pouch for fuss-free days at the beach, bach or in your own backyard. sunnup.co
A passion for travel and design inspired Wellingtonians Julian Zheng and Sylvia Yi to reimagine and redefine their own décor, with particular reference to Nordic elements. Now their style drivers are explored in a high-street setting that, they say, is a dream come true. Sylvia, an interior-design graduate from Victoria University and Julian, a business graduate, turn the focus to function, flexibility and finesse at Re:Form. Their aim is to redefine the beauty of everyday life and, to this end, they source mainly Nordic homewares — from soft furnishings and scents, to linen, lighting and ceramics — that appeal
PEOPLE
A captivating large-scale waterfront Installation on the Te Whanganui-a-Tara waterfront. Chances are, you’ve admired the unique work of Rotterdam-based Sabine Marcelis, even if only from afar. The designer’s dedication to creating magical moments through material exploration has earned her numerous accolades and high-profile collaborations. Among these, her glossy resin ‘Candy Cube,’ was inducted into Germany’s Vitra Design Museum’s renowned modern furniture collection, and she also created a range of sculptural design objects for Ikea. Now, you can experience her work up close. Sabine, who spent part of her childhood in Aotearoa, recently returned to install Merging Blocks, a captivating
From NZ via NY, Activist founders Gabrielle Mirkin and Luke Harwood’s self-discovery journey led them to the California good life. Moving from New Zealand to New York in their twenties, Gabrielle Mirkin and Luke Harwood were initially attracted by the amazing career opportunities. Arriving in Manhattan to take up the role of art director at Harper’s Bazaar and then Vogue magazine, Gabrielle was in her element, and Luke — who had a fashion brand for many years — couldn’t think of a better city to be in. In the years since, their journey has seen something of a sea
Celebrating 20 years in business this year, we quizzed fashion designer Juliette Hogan on what makes her tick. What at-home rituals do you enjoy? Small, weather-influenced rituals like weeding the garden, drying sheets in the sun, and opening doors to the outside. Also, Sunday baking for lunchboxes, along with sorting, tidying… What’s a self-care product you use daily? Aēsop ‘In Two Minds’ facial cleanser. Tell us about a book you haven’t been able to put down. Lola in the Mirror, by Trent Dalton. I loved reading that book. What can guests expect at your table? An array of plates
