Favourite things come from all areas of life for designer Adrian Hailwood, whose childhood memories of counting rods in maths lessons feature right up there with architecture and Picasso portraits.

Planning a backyard redesign does not necessarily mean breaking the bank. Justin Newcombe explains how to achieve a luxury on a shoestring.

When an Auckland couple bought a Devonport villa, their focus was to return it to its original character.

Kathryn Wilson's fashion show may be all about shoes, but her tastes run to much more.

Elegant features are merely a backdrop for a collection of treasured items at an Auckland home.

Geotechnology engineers are assessing damage to Christchurch land and are expected to file their reports next week.

Consultancy Planit Associates says the Christchurch earthquake requires a rethink in the way development and urban growth are managed.

When a Hastings couple renovated their villa to include a workroom, space and light were priorities.

Multi-talented film-maker Peter Salmon has captured a slice of New York in his latest venture.

Meet Margo Acland, the quietly driven force behind one of New Zealand's most successful design brands.

Spatial design lecturer Albert Refiti lends his experienced eye to the annual Style Pasifika Awards.

When an Auckland couple relocated to a Hawke's Bay bungalow, the move was supposed to be temporary. Five years later, they are only now on the move.

One of the decorating stylists at Auckland's upcoming Home Show, LeeAnn Yare enjoys using the trompe l'oeil effect.

Decorating stylist LeeAnn Yare gives a preview of what to expect in her room at the Homeshow.

Hawkes Bay artist Martin Poppelwell has lent his talents to designing and producing The People's Wine.

If your job seems a bit humdrum, what should you do? If you're anything like these two Auckland creatives, you self-publish something that combines your passions for art and science.

With little storage space, an Auckland couple have used their possessions as decoration and to tell their story.

Southern Sudan's city planners have come up with a wild idea.

Artist Kazu Nakagawa references our connection with the elements in his latest exhibition at Bath Street Gallery.

When a friend was selling a Herne Bay villa, a couple newly back in Auckland jumped at the chance.

A 1960s-designed confluence of Tarmac, roundabouts and Brutalist architecture has won the Carbuncle Cup for Britain's ugliest new building.

Hotel owner and art collector Chris Parkin has found the perfect way to surround himself with his passions - that's when he's not off adventuring on his motorbike.

With a white backdrop throughout their house, an Auckland couple focus on colour to add interest.

A new online store offers handmade and contemporary designs by up-and-coming New Zealand artists.