Outside In series with Homestyle Magazine

Homestyle editor Alice Lines talks with Richard Dalman about the Bunker House wedged into a hillside in the Mackenzie Basin. Listen now, and visit https://www.firstwindows.co.nz/hidden-in-plain-sight to see the story.

A fairly ordinary mid-1970s brick and cedar house in the beachy Auckland suburb of St Heliers was transformed into a tranquil private haven by architectural designer Vincent Payne with the application of some clever reimagining, skillful design and considered product selection.

See the full story and video at firstwindows.co.nz/subtle-vintage

We speak with Mike Hartley of Lloyd Hartley Architects about how he extended his family’s Beach Haven home with a modest, boxy renovation.

See the full story, video and gallery at firstwindows.co.nz/box-fresh

Homestyle editor Alice Lines talks with Nick Holcroft about the process of building a family home overlooking the Waikato River. Listen now, and visit https://www.firstwindows.co.nz/down-by-the-riverside to see the story.

Homestyle editor Alice Lines talks with the architect and homeowners of the home that caters to the view and many happy decades to come. Listen now, and visit https://www.firstwindows.co.nz/As-far-as-the-eye-can-see to see the story.

Homestyle editor Alice Lines talks with architect Grant Edwards about a home sensitive to its surrounds, with a surprising modern oasis through the back. Listen now, and visit https://www.firstwindows.co.nz/now-were-talkin to see the story.

Homestyle editor Alice Lines talks with architect Jeremy Brick about the beachfront home that stands as a testament to considered planning and strikes the balance between outlook and privacy. Listen now, then visit https://www.firstwindows.co.nz/outlook-for-thursday to see the story. 

For the happy owners of this humbly constructed abode, there’s no place like home in the middle of a paddock.

Visit firstwindows.co.nz/the-elegant-shed to see the full gallery and video

With sustainability and accessibility front of mind, this home enhances life for its occupants in their golden years.