Making Waves

Flowers for Nigella. That was part of Olivia Wakem’s memorable first day at a floristry job in London that saw her bringing beautiful blooms to fashionistas and the famous including luxury brand Alexander McQueen, the Beckhams and Kate Moss. “You get a bit blind to it when you’re in it,” says Olivia, who worked at…

Design manager Tony Borland-Lye discusses his favourite Auckland building   As an architecture student at Auckland University, when Tony Borland-Lye headed off on food-finding missions between lectures, he usually took the scenic route through Albert Park, before dropping down into the laneways and alleys that run between High and O’Connell Streets. Then, as now, this…

Design Lead Caitlin Bartlett discusses her favourite Auckland building Inspiring awe – that is the exalted goal that Caitlin Bartlett believes architects should pursue in their work and the Bishop Selwyn Chapel at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell, Auckland is a building that is elevated into this realm. Designed by Fearon Hay Architects in…

Andre Rowell, Editor of M2 Magazine interviews guests on practical advice for you & your business to survive the Covid-19 crisis. One of the guests is our very own Dan Heyworth.  https://m2magazine.co.nz/looking-at-the-market-now-and-in-the-future/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=86065084&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-939Zd5nTlNA2V7MAh7E3F0-p_l8oGBcNu6lWnln8O8zKWUkPsruprgePlAzh3iLxSTCBupv-oDhsuHnDvoIJLCadDIEA&_hsmi=86065084

Design Lead Tim Hogarth discusses his favourite Auckland building Tim Hogarth has an eye for finely-designed buildings that knit together our urban landscape (actually some might call that an obsession). When he’s not working as a design lead at Box™, he’s researching, drawing and building miniature models of the world’s most fantabulous skyscrapers – see…

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Architecture that embraces the shape of families and their futures should also look outwards – and be a good citizen of the built environment The changing face of the residential landscape in Auckland, and the regulation that surrounds this, brings with it opportunity and its inevitable partner – challenge. The Unitary Plan has allowed intensification…

At Box™, the pursuit of excellence is a habit we encourage so we are always happy to give credit where it’s due. At the recent National Awards evening of the Registered Master Builders House of the Year event, we were thrilled to be among so many like-minded finalists. The awards, held in November, are a…

How to beat the winter blues by turning your bathroom into a relaxing retreat! https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/community/113245616/how-to-beat-the-winter-blues-by-turning-your-bathroom-into-a-relaxing-retreat Nothing beats immersing yourself in a bath full of steaming water to soothe the chill from your bones in winter. The earlier the evenings draw in, the quicker you can retreat to the bathroom for some ‘me’ time. Clinical-looking, all-white…

OUTSIDE THE BOX A steep, narrow site on Waiheke Island provided the perfect opportunity for Box™ to deliver its modular architecture. HS52_Project_Waiheke_Box

Bespoke and broke: Why New Zealanders are overdosing on over-design By DAN HEYWORTH, 07 Nov 2018 https://idealog.co.nz/urban/2018/11/bespoke-and-broke-why-new-zealanders-are-overdosing-over-design What makes a piece of architecture well designed – is it its surroundings, sustainability, longevity, performance and return on investment? Or is it just the aesthetics? Director of new projects at design-and-build company Box, Dan Heyworth, explains why he…

What has climbing a mountain in Africa got to do with Box™? Well, if we’re honest, not a lot, although we could draw parallels with how much preparation goes into the planning of this exciting journey, how expecting the unexpected is a smart tactic for success without stress, how it takes absolute teamwork to reach…

By Dan Heyworth, Director | New Projects | Box™.   I was interested to read Ben Derbyshire, president of RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects), claim that architects must “take back power”. The article, published in The Guardian, came in the wake of the tragic Grenfell Tower debacle. “…overlapping bureaucracies of compliance make the regulations…

Tropical Gardens and River Views! Long-time residents of Greenhithe, the owners of this home are green-fingered gurus  who had developed a stunning, well-established garden over many years. So when they sub-divided their land and built on the waterfront site, they gave Box™ clear instruction: save the plants! Mature trees were relocated, the swimming pool was…

Back to the future A bold, contemporary extension creates an expansive, light-filled living zone at the rear of this reconfigured 1920s bungalow. Read the full feature here: New Zealand Trends Volume 33 No 4 – Page 74 Box™ is a team of designers, builders and architects in Auckland. If you’d like to chat about your next…

Boxed in: Lowering the Cost of Building Of late, there has been a feeling in the market that residential architecture has become something reserved only for the very top of the market, due mainly to the overall cost of building in New Zealand. Check out the full interview in Archipro. http://blog.archipro.co.nz/architecture/boxed-in-lowering-the-cost-of-building/ Box™ is a team…

Every business needs a bank! Box™ was recently invited by Kiwibank to feature in their latest advertising campaign. It was a lot of fun and also gave us an opportunity to reflect on why we’re in business, what it’s all for and to find our Inner Kiwi! A more in depth video and link to Box™…

Claire McCall Scoops Award! Our exceptionally talented consultant Claire McCall recently scooped an accolade at the 2017 Magazine Media Awards for her writing. Claire was named Best Journalist in the Lifestyle category. She writes about architecture, design and living the dream for a number of publications including NZ Life & Leisure (for which she received…

At Box™ we’re acutely aware that we design and build for the top 1% of the 1%, which is a tragedy in itself and something we’re keen to resolve. We have been giving to the One Percent Collective for a while now and they are a very worthwhile Kiwi charity doing amazing stuff. For those…

It’s getting a little cramped for space but we have another accolade to add to mantelpiece. Actually, make that two. In the latest NZ Wood Timber Design Awards, we received a Highly Commended for a project in Pakiri that comprised a pair of simple, timber pavilions linked by a breezeway. It featured extensive use of…