Every year, April Fools’ Day gives us an excuse to step slightly outside the lines — to imagine, to experiment, and to have a bit of fun with the built environment. This year we decided to lean right into it. Instead of our usual grounded, site-responsive work, we shared a series of concept images that […]
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We’re excited to share that Arcline General Manager Trent Simpkin recently sat down with Nick Clements of YourQS for Episode 24 of the ‘Beyond the Guesstimate‘ podcast — a wide-ranging conversation covering architecture, business, and where the industry is heading. View The Podcast Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuYv6n4Yn2Q&t=204s From Marketing to Architecture Trent discussed about his path into the business —
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Every year, April Fools’ Day gives us an excuse to step slightly outside the lines — to imagine, to experiment, and to have a bit of fun with the built environment. This year we decided to lean right into it. Instead of our usual grounded, site-responsive work, we shared a series of concept images that
You’ve probably seen it, type a few words into an AI engine and suddenly you’ve got a beautiful house design — perched on a cliff, wrapped in glass, looking like something out of a magazine. So the question is – Can AI actually design a home on your site in New Zealand? Lets dig into
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It’s the most common question we get asked – what is the cost of building a house in New Zealand? Most people say – how long is a piece of string? However, we’re not here to give some vague answer, we want to create clarity around the topic. (Note: this article has been updated in
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As at 1st September 2025, the New Zealand government has opened up new pathways allowing overseas investors to buy and build homes in New Zealand. You can read the press release here. I’m from overseas, how can I buy land & build a home in New Zealand? Firstly, you need an Active Investor Plus residency visa. This
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Every now and then, a project comes back into view that makes us stop and smile. Recently, a home we designed back in 2006 has come up for sale — nearly 20 years old, and still owned by the same wonderful clients we worked with all those years ago. Walking through the video, it’s incredible
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In June we travelled to the United States on an ideas trip, exploring homes in the Utah Valley Parade of Homes. This showcase brought together some of the finest builders and designers in Utah, giving us the opportunity to see how American design is evolving — and how those ideas might be adapted here in New
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With close relationships with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) , we’ve helped many Marae through the design process to get their Marae funding grants. Please note: The funding streams for Marae were changed in mid-2025, so the below article has been updated to reflect the changes. Whether you’re planning a refurbishment or new build,
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You, like many other Kiwis, likely have a dream to design and build your own home. That dream can become reality. And here’s why chasing it right now is the smartest action you can take. One of simplest actions you can take is to build your project when others aren’t, but that aside, here’s our
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