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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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