And then there were two – subdivision secrets
To divide and to conquer? That is the question. Well, it was here in Kohimaramara where the owners of this 810-square-metre site in a Mixed Housing Urban Zone understood they had the legal right to subdivide – but how best to play it?The busy couple, who have young kids, consulted Box™ from the get-go and […]
Pantry or Scullery? A peek behind the scenes
Funny how things come full circle. In the Victorian era, most every upper and middle-class home boasted a Butler’s Pantry – a separate room where fine china and white linens were stored and, if you were seriously well-to-do, the butler spent countless hours ironing, polishing and buffing the silverware.Later the kitchen moved from the drudgery […]
MEET ONE OF OUR BOXERS – MATT
Matt is a senior Technician at Box™. Not only is he a super talented technician, but he is a self confessed foodie! Matt shares his favourite Black Doris Plum Cheesecake Recipe (courtesy of Chelsea Winter – from her first book, At My Table http://chelseawinter.co.nz/) for a truly indulgent Easter* Treat: This dessert is sure to be a […]
What Grand Designs Has Taught Us
Designer and presenter Kevin McCloud (yes, he of Grand Designs fame) has become known as much for his architectural advice as for his pearls of wisdom regarding life in general, so when he says, “If you’re not willing to take chances on the unusual, you’re settling for the ordinary,” we are inclined to believe him. […]
That’s so 2024!
As the year gets into full swing, we take a look at six moves residential design is making… BOOKSHELF WEALTH They’re calling it the first major design trend of 2024 so, of course, it has a catchy rhyming name that rolls off the tongue. Bookshelf wealth, (in part driven by a post-pandemic need to nurture […]
Box™ Model – Project PATA
@logan.butler_ and his magic hands have created yet another awesome model of a Master Build Gold Award Winning Project PATA.
Building Cost Update: moving past COVID, interest rates and looking to build cost stability
Now that the memory of COVID is fading, interest rates appear to have peaked and construction costs have stabilised, many people are looking to re-visit their design and build plans. The most oft-asked question is ‘where are building costs at now’?In short: we foresee pricing stability for the next 6 to 12 months. While some […]
PLAN OF THE MONTH – MT ALBERT
Divide with Pride In this now-classic scenario, changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan allowed the owners of this Mt Albert property to sub-divide their generous but time-consuming back lawn from their existing bungalow.Instead of selling off the 305sqm site, they decided to build new for themselves: with their two daughters almost flown the nest, this […]
FOLLOW OUR BUILD (Part 8) – Mission Bay
Clients: Lara and Terence Stevens-PriorProject: 4-bedroom house, with pool, in Mission Bay In this series, we take a fly-on-the-wall look at the progressive stages of a Box™ build It’s time to say, ‘Let there be light’ as the electrical plans are finalised Let’s face it, electrics aren’t the sexy side of building. Most clients get […]
Box™ Homes for Real!
Two weeks ago 3 Box owners were kind enough to open their homes to our newsletter subscribers. The resounding feedback was that there is nothing better than to touch and explore the spaces, each one as unique as the owners. It has compelled us to try and do more events like this in the future, […]
