Your about to start designing your dream home. Who should you use, and why? Let’s discuss – Architect vs Architectural Designer. We’ll start by broadly describing each, before summarising. The Architect In everyday terms, Architects have been to university and studied architecture. This results in them having some form of degree. They then start working […]
Architect vs Architectural Designer Read More »
Short answer: If you’re planning to live in your finished home for 10+ years and you’re not entirely bank-dependent to fund the build, yes — building now is almost always better than waiting for the “perfect” moment. Land, trades and materials tend to be more competitively priced when the market is quieter, and prices typically
The Best Time To Build A House In NZ Read More »
Following on from Episode 1 of our Falcon View project, we’ve now released Episode 2, where the frames and trusses are up! We’ll be visiting the site regularly and publishing short, unfiltered video updates at every key stage of the build — foundations, framing, cladding, joinery, fit-out, and everything in between. Just our team on
Episode 2: Falcon View Video Read More »
It’s at the start of every project, yet often the most overlooked and crucial step. But often we hear the words – ‘how do I write a brief for an Architect?’ As designers we see a lot of varying briefs, long and short, detailed and simple. Some clients want to express everything in words, others
How to write a brief for an Architect? Read More »
Nestled on a rural site in the Far North of Northland, this home is a bold statement in contemporary design — and the views alone make it worth the watch. Sweeping valley outlooks and stunning vistas toward the West Coast form the backdrop to a home that earns every bit of its visual impact. The
Dream Home Reveal | Modern Black Build Video Read More »
We’re excited to announce something we’ve been planning for a while — a dedicated video series following one of our current projects from the very beginning right through to handover. The project is called Falcon View, and it’s going to be a great one. We’ll be visiting the site regularly and publishing short, unfiltered video
Episode 1: Falcon View Project Video Read More »
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
Housing for the Far North: 28-Unit Development Read More »
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 —
Podcast: Beyond The Guestimate Read More »
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
Can AI Design NZ Homes? Read More »
