Bathrooms, once hidden away or even located at the bottom of the garden, now receive considerable attention from architects, writes Richard Dalman.
Read MoreThere has been talk of a purpose-built indoor centre for the city’s netball players since the 1980s; now, in 2024, this dream has been realised.
Read MoreRM Designs, founded 25 years ago by Bernie O’Fagan, is pleased to have made its mark on the cityscape. The most recent is Hornby Club.
Read MoreWhen New Zealander Kate Grubb and her Austrian partner Josef Fruhmann moved to Arrowtown from Asia in 2019, Josef was surprised by the relatively limited range of quality shade systems available in New Zealand.
Read MoreWhile the days of a crane-filled skyline in post-quake Christchurch might be behind us, construction remains steady in the city and throughout New Zealand. Architect Richard Dalman gets us up to speed.
Read MoreRichard Dalman explores boutique hotel design. “These are normally smaller, have a distinctive designer edge, and are often more in tune with their local culture and environment.”
Read MoreWith the open borders, many of us are looking to head overseas to visit friends and relatives; for exotic adventures and relaxation. Wherever we go, we experience a variety of architecture whether we seek it out or not. For those of us that enjoy new architectural experiences, here are a few buildings and places that I have visited over the years that resonated with me and may pique your interest.
Read MoreWith a life-long love of learning, restoring Acland House – the boarding and dining facility for Christchurch Girls’ High School – could not have been a more appropriate project for Dalman Architects’ Associate Jennie Lee.
Read MoreThe design of retirement villages and aged care facilities has evolved over recent years. As we age, we are looking for fresh adventures, new ways to enjoy life, and the opportunity to let our spirit thrive. As designers for senior living developments, we have noticed a number of trends including a focus on lifestyle, community, design, and environmental sustainability.
Read MoreWhile architecture is a three-dimensional discipline, architects are often called upon to create decorative patterns for two-dimensional surfaces such as building façades, roofs, and interior surfaces. Where do the ideas for these patterns come from?
Read MoreI was looking at old photos of Christchurch last week with a friend, and we were trying to identify and remember what some of the now-demolished buildings were. I couldn’t remember the names of a few, but I could remember who the architect was!
Read MoreSince the quakes, we have seen the construction of many new churches around the city. While today’s architecture sees some still designed as pure worship spaces, ranging from simply minimalist to grand and inspirational, most new churches are also designed as a hub to support their local community.
Read MoreIf we were to design a new museum to celebrate our nation’s sporting feats, where would we start, and how would it look? Sport is a dynamic, daring endeavour of ever-changing parameters, yet it often requires a cool calmness of being in control.
Read More“To really immerse yourself into a haven of natural tranquillity, away from the everyday world, there is no better place than the Glacier Hot Pools in Franz Josef. Further to travel, but worth it. When designing these pools and associated buildings, we were careful to ensure as little of the natural rainforest was disturbed as possible. All of the major trees and even the fallen logs were plotted by GPS, and the pool shapes and positions crafted around them. The pools are seamlessly nestled amongst the lush rainforest, at one with the environment.”
Read MoreA holiday dwelling provides a stunning outlook across the Canterbury foothills and beyond, all while being a mere golf-swing away from the Pegasus Golf Club.
Read More“How can the design of remotely located buildings make our experience more meaningful? Successful architecture in the natural environment allows us to appreciate the place in an authentic way that responds to the specific location.”
Read More“I have often been asked how architects come up with our design ideas. While I would like to say they are all flashes of pure genius, to be honest, they are usually a combination of deriving inspiration from the history or immediate environment of the site and the need to solve a particular problem with the associated constraints around this.”
Read MoreA considered and pragmatic approach from Dalman Architects means Presbyterian Support’s new home Te Korowai can ‘cloak all who enter with safety, strength, and connection’.
Read MoreThanks to the success of their work on The Welder, Three Sixty Architects have won a Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Local Architecture award (Canterbury) for the commercial space category.
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