Trent Simpkin

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 […]

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

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

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 —

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

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

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

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