FOLLOW OUR BUILD (Part 7) – Mission Bay
Clients: Lara and Terence Stevens-PriorProject: 4-bedroom house, with pool, in Mission Bay In this series, we take a fly-on-the-wall look at the progressive stages of a Box™ build Having dealt with their fair share of red tape in the building application process – when the geotech report necessitated a significant rethink – clients Terence and […]
Thunderbirds Are Go
Box™ co-founder Dan Heyworth is known for his relentlessly positive outlook but also for the odd jape or two. So, when he told Design Manager Tony Borland-Lye that this section for a new client was “gently sloping”, he managed to be both upbeat and a tad mischievous all at once. When Tony made the initial […]
FOLLOW OUR BUILD (Part 6) – Mission Bay
Clients: Lara and Terence Stevens-PriorProject: 4-bedroom house, with pool, in Mission Bay In this series, we take a fly-on-the-wall look at the progressive stages of a Box™ build THE ROOMS EMERGE; THE VISION GROWS STRONGER The rooms in this three-level house are beginning to take form, now that the roof is on and the metal […]
Rewards and Awards (Moments like these are Gold)
We were thrilled that one of our homes recently received a Regional Gold Award at the Master Builders House of the Year 2023 programme – not only for us, but for the owners of this stand-out property in Glendowie. Building involves close partnerships and in this East Auckland project we were blessed with creative clients […]
PLAN OF THE MONTH – GLEN EDEN
An L-Shaped Future A private spa surrounded by bush and a living room with views back to the city. This renovated home in West Auckland makes the most of two worlds – but it wasn’t always the case. When Box™ was asked to alter this 1950s dwelling in Glen Eden, like our clients we immediately […]
The Secret that all Experienced Home Design-Builders Know
At Box™ we talk A LOT about our joined-up architectural design and build service. After many years in the industry we are increasingly convinced that this has to be the way to get the most out of new home build and renovation projects. Our problem has always been: how do you communicate the benefits to […]
The Different Styles of Box
Box™ has been around for almost 15 years and designed over 400 homes of various shapes and sizes. These 5 projects demonstrate that we may be Box™ by name but not necessarily by nature! CHEL. This home is based on a traditional gable-roof with a mixture of brick and timber cladding. High ceilings and internal […]
PLAN OF THE MONTH – WEST AUCKLAND
Building A Family Tree When youngsters reach the tween and teen stage, parents often get a glimpse of the future – and the natural progression of that future involves both togetherness and separation. This property in West Auckland had been in the family for several decades; in fact, one of the clients spent her childhood […]
Latest issue of the Box™ Magazine
In this issue we aim to give you a glimpse into the essence of our team, the projects we embark on, the stories of our clients, and our unique approach in an increasingly complex industry.At the core of our work lies a strong emphasis on relationships. These are the connections that bind us together, including […]
FOLLOW OUR BUILD (PART 5) – Mission Bay
Clients: Lara and Terence Stevens-PriorProject: 4-bedroom house, with pool, in Mission Bay In this series, we take a fly-on-the-wall look at the progressive stages of a Box™ build Details, details, details. It’s what Matthew Chamberlain, who works as a lead on our technical drawing team, excels at. Before construction, it’s Matt’s job to draw up […]
