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Budgeting for your home extension? Here’s 3 things you need to know In order to help you with your budgeting process, we have created a breakdown of how much extending your home may be, and what …
Do I Need Building Consent? If you are thinking about doing a home extension or renovation, you may be wondering whether or not your project will require Building Consent. 98% of the home extensions or …
3 Reasons why utilising natural light in your home is essential An often overlooked aspect of design is window placement for natural light and sun, which can effectively make or break your home. We delve …
How do I find a Trusted Builder to work on my home? With an industry full of cowboys with false promises, it’s no wonder people are having a hard time finding builders they trust. Here, …
Renovating vs Building New We know how tough this decision is to make, so we’ve answered some frequently asked questions which we hope will help you to decide whether a renovation or building new is …
Understanding the Difference between Building and Resource Consents One of the most complex parts of completing a house extension or custom new build in Auckland is navigating the minefield of dealing with the council and …
How to choose the right designer for your project With so many architectural designers offering services, it’s easy to be overwhelmed and not know where to go, or how to start. Here, we will endeavour to …
What comes first? Chicken or Egg? Builder or Architect? One common misconception people have before they make the decision to make some changes to their existing or build a new home, is that they should …
Perils of Choosing the ‘Cheap’ Design Option All designers do the same work right? So its smart to pick the cheapest, as at the end of the day, architectural drawings are just a whole lot …