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It’s been a while since I dusted off my passport — pre-pandemic in fact. So when the opportunity arose to head to Sydney for…
Buster Caldwell is director of Wonder Group, a full-service concept and interior design studio. Their office is an expression of local collaborations and DIY…
In association with Resene. Flavourful shades of berry, chocolate and mint converge in this home office, where every surface tells a story of decadence…
By all accounts, when this grand, six-bedroom home came onto the market in 2021, many potential buyers took one look and baulked. With its…
Bring out your inner floral designer with ease. The Pinch Vase has a distinctive figure-of-eight top which creates two chambers, beautifully fanning out the…
In association with Plumbline. If contemporary elegance in bathroom design makes your heart sing, then diarise a visit to the Plumbline showroom in Tāmaki…
In association with First Windows & Doors. As a long-time Ponsonby local, architect Gerrad Hall reveals that he, “always had a particular hate for…
The floor’s a tad off kilter and the ceiling might sag in places, but this Devonport villa is straight as a die when it…
At the Newmarket retail outlet of Untouched World, a lone cabbage tree, once sacred to Māori and which served as an ancient landmark for…
Not another villa reno, you might have exclaimed when eyeing up our contents page this issue! Honestly, though, we did have a moment wondering…
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…
HOMES
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 …
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 …
STYLE
Buster Caldwell is director of Wonder Group, a full-service concept and interior design studio. Their office is an expression of local collaborations and DIY skills… So Buster, how did you find this spot? Luck through persistence. I searched for more than a year for a space we could name as our home. I was shown an off-market site still wrapped in scaffolding. Patterson Architects were on the build; it was an immediate standout. We asked the landlord their terms and signed the next day. How did you want the space to feel? Neutrality was the go — it must
In association with Resene. Flavourful shades of berry, chocolate and mint converge in this home office, where every surface tells a story of decadence and daring. Cloaking the walls in colour is Resene Transition, a shade steeped in regal intensity, while the desk commands focus in the energetic Resene Green Acres. Vertical stripes of Resene Dark Chocolate are juxtaposed with cork panels stained in Resene Colorwood Deep Oak, creating a tactile rhythm for the eye and a practical space to mood board. Underfoot, the velvety tones of Resene Piazza recall the sumptuous layers of a tiramisu, grounding the space
Bring out your inner floral designer with ease. The Pinch Vase has a distinctive figure-of-eight top which creates two chambers, beautifully fanning out the blooms into a widescreen effect. The vase, crafted by a family-owned pottery in Vietnam, is the result of a collab between Città and product designer Jamie McLellan (creative advisor to Allbirds). We’re thrilled to witness these two brands joining forces to bring Jamie’s international design-thinking to the local market. Available in bright citrus yellow, light pōhutukawa bud green, and deep charcoal green, and small, large and tall variations, the unique shape of the Pinch Vase
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
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