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The Art of Sketching: Use of Sketches to Convey an idea for a Community Centre

The Art of Sketching: Use of Sketches to Convey an idea for a Community Centre

August 14th 2019 We were approached by a client about his community's ideas for a new recreation and administration centre in North Waikato. This sketch was our interpretation of a complex that would provide a Read more

New Old

New Old

July 30th 2019 Recently completed in the Waikato, this Precast Panel project is a weekender for our clients. Compact on accommodation, big on hobby space the design 'imagines' conversion of an old Kiwi Woodshed. Read more

hAPPy Times at MRA

hAPPy Times at MRA

February 18th 2019 Apps are increasingly providing new ways of connecting and organising our lives, at work as well as at play. At MRA we've been exploring Apps (applications) to see which ones offer our clients an Read more

Enduring Wow Factor - Concrete Masonry

Enduring Wow Factor - Concrete Masonry

February 7th 2019 Clients often, understandably, question the value of using an architectural design service when contemplating a residential project. In the article linked below we were able to receive feedback about Read more

Indulging all the Senses

December 18th 2018 It's been 15 years since this home was on the drawing board at MRA. The home sold in August 2015. Part of the marketing presentation by the selling agent Barfoots was this video which allows you to s Read more

Looking back

Looking back

July 23rd 2018 Arts & Craft Style Its always interesting to see homes a few years after construction is complete and observing how they have settled into their neighbourhood. This commission from 2010/11 was on a Read more

Timeless Design Aesthetics & Accessories

Timeless Design Aesthetics & Accessories

September 11th 2017 Timeless design is an underlying aspect to all of our Residential projects. We aim to provide our Clients with design aesthetic and functionality that looks and performs as well decades on, as it Read more

Remembering Claude - Claude Megson Studio Master

Remembering Claude - Claude Megson Studio Master

May 19th 2017 Every now and again, the real estate section of the paper, or Trade Me, has some architectural gems featured. Very rarely a Claude Megson design comes onto the market. When one does its a real treat. Read more

Nothing but Concrete

Nothing but Concrete

April 12th 2017 A Planning & Design Challenge At the time of designing this home in 2001 a town planning change had been enacted to protect Auckland's heritage zone. Our client wanted a modern home made of Read more

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