For girls who rock
For girls who rock
Before becoming a writer, Rachael King was a teenage rock musician.
Kim Dungey
A fresh look at the past
A fresh look at the past
The owners of this house relocated from a city where heritage homes are often replaced by high-rises due to limited land availability. Kim Dungey reports.
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Four with designs on bright futures
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Four with designs on bright futures
The first graduates from a new master’s of architecture programme are looking forward to making a difference in the areas that interest them. Kim Dungey reports.
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Angling for ‘something different’
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Angling for ‘something different’
A character-filled new build has all the right angles. Kim Dungey reports.
Batty start to renovations
Batty start to renovations
An understated kitchen is a perfect fit for a 1900s home and the owners’ lifestyle, Kim Dungey reports.
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Nothing shy about restoration of Port Chalmers house
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Nothing shy about restoration of Port Chalmers house
A handsome brick house in Port Chalmers is full of history and personality, Kim Dungey reports.
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History hewn from native bush
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History hewn from native bush
The owners of a historic brick and ferntree Dunedin home are preparing it for its next chapter, Kim Dungey reports.
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With a view to the surf
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With a view to the surf
This small, sustainable home at the beach was the result of a father-son collaboration. Kim Dungey reports.
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Class Act of 2014 - Where are they now?
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Class Act of 2014 - Where are they now?
The ODT checks in with the class of 2014 to see what they are doing 10 years on.
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Class Act: Lessons outside the classroom
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Class Act: Lessons outside the classroom
As the ODT Class Act awards celebrate 25 years, we check in with the class of 2014 and find many have concerns about the economy and the cost of living. Kim Dungey reports.
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About belief
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About belief
CLASS ACT: Anna Grimaldi felt like an imposter after winning gold at her first Paralympics but she’s been on a journey to self-belief, Kim Dungey writes.
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Leading NZ's energy transformation
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Leading NZ's energy transformation
CLASS ACT: Engineering studies and a rowing dream took Jack O’Leary to Cambridge. Now he’s working on creating a sustainable energy future for NZ, Kim Dungey writes.
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Navigating history through design
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Navigating history through design
Museums chart changes in society over time, but so can architecture.
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Owners’ design flair key to project
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Owners’ design flair key to project
A pair of enthusiastic builders reveal what they have learned from previous projects. Kim Dungey reports.
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Arts school comes full circle
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Arts school comes full circle
A historic building on a prominent Dunedin site has come full circle. Kim Dungey reports.
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Ordinary banished from Wānaka home
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Ordinary banished from Wānaka home
Ninety-degree angles are hard to find in this striking family home in Wānaka. Kim Dungey reports.
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Frankton rescue job wins big
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Frankton rescue job wins big
A-frame houses sometimes get a bad rap, but this one in Frankton challenges assumptions. Kim Dungey reports.
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Demolition prompts fears for Dunedin's heritage buildings
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Demolition prompts fears for Dunedin's heritage buildings
Heritage advocates are concerned the demolition of a historic house in Stuart St could set a precedent and lead to the destruction of more heritage buildings.
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Becoming a part of nature
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Becoming a part of nature
Some houses shout "look at me", but this one is designed to "sit quietly" in the landscape. Kim Dungey reports.
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Building with our future in mind
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Building with our future in mind
New Zealand homes need to become more carbon-efficient if we are to meet global warming targets. Kim Dungey looks at a project leading the way.