With its media room and resort-like pool area, this capacious property has another surprise -- a self-contained flat, reports Louise Richardson.

Massive flat section offers location, proximity to the city and potential-plus, writes Donna McIntyre

The play of light on reflective surfaces in this geometric masterpiece changes constantly, writes Sandra Goodwin.

Clever design emerges as an office complex is reincarnated as a series of functional living spaces with a cool Scandi feel, writes Kate Williams.

A family paradise and entertainer’s dream, this roomy property on the edge of the sea offers potential galore, writes Donna Fleming.

Massive flat section offers location, proximity to the city and potential-plus.

The play of light on reflective surfaces in this geometric masterpiece changes constantly.

A family paradise and entertainer’s dream, this roomy property on the edge of the sea offers potential galore.

With its media room and resort-like pool area, this capacious property has another surprise -- a self-contained flat.

This dream family home was a labour of love for one determined couple, writes Kate Williams.

Now it has a pair and that makes it a somewhat rare example of the classic style. Kate Williams meets the young duo who made over an ugly duckling.

Architect Ian Athfield's distinctive and playful style provides the ultimate in flexible living, writes Graham Hepburn.

Architect Ian Athfield's distinctive and playful style provides the ultimate in flexible living.

With its industrial chic feel, this pad, a stroll from Britomart, makes its presence known.

Like a swan, villa gets its wings, now it has a pair and that makes it a somewhat rare example of the classic style.

This dream family home was a labour of love for one determined couple.

Tucked behind the 1920s street-front store is a two-storey bungalow and workroom ripe for a new visionary to explore, writes Sandra Goodwin

Tucked among native trees, a pioneering stone home has a bucolic feel while meeting the needs of a modern family, writes Robyn Welsh.

So evident in this property is the meticulous care lavished upon it in the decades since it was a camp for war-weary GIs, writes Sandra Goodwin

This palatial house on a pinnacle above Rotorua with 360-degree views would be suitable as either a lodge or a family home.

An architect-designed home has every detail covered - down to its heated limestone tiles and flexible living spaces.

Tucked among native trees, a pioneering stone home has a bucolic feel while meeting the needs of a modern family.

So evident in this property is the meticulous care lavished upon it in the decades since it was a camp for war-weary GIs.

Tucked behind the 1920s street-front store is a two-storey bungalow and workroom ripe for a new visionary to explore.

Put down roots where you know they'll flourish: at the base of the Waitakere ranges, says Louise Richardson

After viewing 100 houses, Julia and Ian settled on one with the feel of a Jamaican resort, writes Graham Hepburn

Villa transformed by its interior designer owner into a haven of light and space, writes Robyn Welsh

Created by architect Ron Seeto, this home reveals luxurious living on three levels, says Louise Richardson

After viewing 100 houses, Julia and Ian settled on one with the feel of a Jamaican resort.

Created by architect Ron Seeto, this home reveals luxurious living on three levels.