As with every method of building, there’s lovers and haters and then the majority of people who just don’t know. So in this article we’ll discuss – concrete floor or timber floor? Which you should have and why. Rule of Thumb It’s like saying ‘how long is a piece of string’ to accurately compare the …
Mangawhai is one of the hot spots for Aucklanders to escape to, and is growing rapidly with large developments on the horizon. Having completed multiple home designs in the area we’re thankful to be included in the Mangawhai Architecture scene. The Mangawhai Home On This Page The home pictured on this page is located in …
If you’ve begun the journey towards your new home, at some point you’ll ask the question – how much does an Architect cost? The general perception is that Architects are expensive and only for those building homes with large budgets. Read on to gain a deeper understanding. How Architects Calculate Their Fees In the main …
With most of our draftsman living in Northland, we have a large capacity for Northland drafting projects. Whether you’re looking for a draftsman, designer or Architect we’ve got you covered. Drafting (or Draughting) Services We Provide With our in-house Team (on our Team page) and our home-based subcontractor Team we cover all manner of projects, …
Over the last year we’ve been privileged to design a large amount of West Coast Architecture. We’ve been working with South Peak Homes to deliver affordable yet stylish homes to the West Coast communities of Westport, Greymouth, Blackball and Hokitika. With all the homes built in a factory, this increases build speed and quality, with no setbacks …
So you’ve been thinking of building, but have got one big question to ask Google, so you’ve tapped in – ‘how to design a house’. Thankfully, we’re professional house designers so you’ve landed in the right spot. Before engaging us, many of our clients have explored their own ideas, to help narrow down the options. …
It is now widely known that New Zealand has a shortage of timber, and many people like yourself are wondering about alternative options, the obvious being steel framed homes Carter Holt Harvey recently announcing that they’ll restrict supply to other building suppliers like ITM and Mitre10 has certainly made the issue hit the news. In turn, …
With the demand for architecture services around New Zealand increasing, Arcline has branched out into various regions around the country. We joined the Whanganui Architecture industry with this practical home design in a residential suburb of town. Our client for this project approached us with a large 1400m² section in Springvale, with an existing house …
Come along to stand 117 at the Northland Home & Lifestyle Show, at McKay Stadium, 12-14th February 2021. The Arcline Architecture Team will be there, happy to discuss your needs, wants and any upcoming projects. Explore our Virtual Reality models on screen and play with our 3D Printed home models on the stand. With well …
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 …
