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Design_Life and Culture • Art, design, books, events, people, and places of note.

Intertwined

Be seated

Ceramic sculpture

Unearthed • Soil has an image problem, and it's one four Wellington researchers are determined to allay.

Wearable architecture

A taste of summer

The mark of time

The art of fine wine

The great escape • Arguably, there's nowhere that says 'Kiwi Summer' better than the Coromandel Peninsula. We spoke to Bev Calder of Bayleys about the region and its hidden gems.

Under the summer sun

Taking the plunge • About a decade ago, a couple of mates were on a mountain bike ride in Otago. They got to chatting about hot tubs, and, as it turned out, the conversation would continue and ultimately result in a fresh — and entirely Kiwi — approach to the outdoor soak.

The great outdoors

A timeless allure

Of our time

The great escape • Arguably, there's nowhere that says 'Kiwi Summer' better than the Coromandel Peninsula. We spoke to Bev Calder of Bayleys about the region and its hidden gems.

Housing - Alterations and Additions Category Winners

Housing - Multi-Unit Category Winners

Beachside living • A beach house in Whangamatā is designed for multiple generations, long summer days, neighbourly conversations … and sand-free floors.

A fine balance • A new home in Hobsonville gets the recipe right when it comes to dark and light.

Depth and precision

Elemental

Sunshine and patina

Perfectly formed • Resembling a simple shed, this budget-conscious minor dwelling at Waipu is a place of rest and contemplation.

The tones of nature

Shifting hues

Books

Of note

Alfresco

Destination Hastings • We visit a recently revitalised Hastings and find a wealth of art and culture in this small but entirely charming Hawke's Bay city.

The age of the aperitif • Hawke’s Bay locals Kate Galloway and David Ramonteu are known for their certified organic artisan spirits and liqueurs. However, their latest offering promises a special indulgence.

A visceral presence • Ben Pearce’s latest works exist at the intersection of fragile beauty and the confidence of brutalism. His pieces deliver both an arresting clarity and an intangible ambiguity. We spoke to Ben about his life and studio in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, and his latest sculptures.

Soulful • Hastings couple Adam and Nicola Mossman have a less is more approach. A few years ago they embarked on a journey of change. The result: a thriving brand whose ethos remains simple – local, natural and restorative.

Streetscape • Hastings city centre is a vibrant and ever-changing hub, thanks in part to the team responsible for driving its artistic and creative direction. Led by Andrea Taaffe, the Hastings District Council initiative has seen around 20 murals installed to date, along with a constantly evolving range of art installations.

Trinity Hill • Infamous for its Syrah, Trinity Hill Estate is a local – and international – favourite but it’s a new vintage that’s had people talking of late.

Meeting the land • turning its face to forest and sea, this holiday home is devised as a basic shelter - albeit one of grand proportions and an undeniably alluring simplicity - that rises to every occasion.

Coastal Mood • Simplicity, spatial articulation, and a nearly microscopic attention to detail...