First Windows & Doors

Outside In series with Homestyle Magazine

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Homestyle magazine are heading out around New Zealand in association with First Windows & Doors to find homes we find inspiring. Follow along as we interview homeowners and architects throughout the country to learn more about how their design came about and the way they live in their homes.

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This Kāpiti Coast bach harnesses the views like you’ve never seen before 14.03.2021 18:49

Guided by passive solar and sustainability principles, this beach house is so at one with the environment, it’s like it’s as nature intended. Join architects Anna Farrow and Nick Officer in conversation with homestyle editor Alice Lines, then visit firstwindows.co.nz/ dune-landing to read the story.

Paul Clarke of Studio2 Architects discusses designing a generational retreat in Mt Maunganui 19.01.2021 19:26

The beautiful family beach house contains all the classic conveniences of a holiday home — but better. Listen to his interview with homestyle editor Alice Lines now, then visit firstwindows.co.nz/pushthelimits to see the story.

Architectural Designer Noel Jessop on building a home for his own family 24.11.2020 16:01

With cleverly conceived forms and lots of glass, his city-fringe Hamilton creation is smarter than many in terms of both form and function. Listen now, then visit firstwindows.co.nz/brain-boxes to see the story.

Inside a ‘stealth bomber’ in suburbia 29.09.2020 16:21

A lot goes on behind closed doors, but stepping into this family home in Auckland’s Westmere reveals more than you might expect. Listen to how Tim Dorrington of Dorrington Atcheson Architects devised this surprising dwelling, then visit firstwindows.co.nz/bestkeptsecrets to see the story.

The box forms of this Great Barrier Island bach make clever use of Dutch design theory 30.07.2020 24:09

Homestyle editor Alice Lines talks with architect Stuart Gardyne about how the Pinwheel House works its angles within the environment in an enclave of holiday homes at Medlands Beach. Listen now, then visit https://www.firstwindows.co.nz/WheelofFortune to see the story.

Inside a luxurious Riverside retreat overlooking a tidal estuary 21.05.2020 15:27

Harriet Pilkington and Elvon Young of Young & Richard Architecture on their project just north of Auckland, a series of glass galleries that reveals its riches little by little. Listen now, then visit https://www.firstwindows.co.nz/riverhead to see the story.

A family moves from town to country to fulfil a long-held dream 21.04.2020 9:14

Join us at their riverside home in Hamilton, where a central pitched pavilion, cascading floors and extensive glazing make a major statement, and let in loads of light and green scenes. Listen now, then visit https://www.firstwindows.co.nz/this-is-us to see the story.

A coastal home that gives it owners a spectacular connection with nature 20.11.2019 13:12

Robust materials hold their own against the elements at this Napier abode by Slessor Architects’ Nick Bevin. Hear how whopping great windows and sliding doors maximise the jaw-dropping view, then visit https://www.firstwindows.co.nz/out-in-the-open to see the story.

Architect John McNamara on sustainable small-home design 17.09.2019 14:58

Innovative ideas, minimalist detailing and well-placed windows made his initial Modhouse prototype so appealing, he moved on in. Listen now, then visit https://www.firstwindows.co.nz/modhouse to see the story.