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February 19, 2024
There are many reasons that you may want to build a second residential unit on your property. Until recently, this was very restricted and only permitted […]
December 20, 2023
Featured on Grand Designs New Zealand in December 2023, this project is a great example of how a character home project can enhance enjoyment of the […]
July 18, 2022
The leafy suburbs of Otautahi Christchurch apprehensively await their fate. Long-standing buildings sit uneasily on their foundations, mature trees quiver in the winter breezes and expansive […]
July 14, 2022
“I can’t read plans” . . . it’s something we hear all the time when working with clients. The technical demands of construction documentation have become […]
January 26, 2022
Your choice of exterior cladding materials is one of the most significant decisions in determining what your new home looks like. But there’s much more to […]
October 31, 2021
Building on the side of a hill has always been an attractive prospect for builders, architects and homeowners alike. Why? Aside from the spectacular views, hillside […]
October 10, 2019
We’ve finally said goodbye to our trusty large format plotter, which has printed out A2 and A1 plans for most of our clients over the last […]
July 30, 2019
Accurate architectural detailing and selecting craftsmen skilled in the old ways of building have been the keys to success in replicating a grand Edwardian home lost […]
June 28, 2019
Did you know that the average new house in New Zealand is around 45% larger than those built in the 1970s and 1980s? Bucking the trend […]
November 19, 2018
The design of small houses plays a huge part in how well they work – designed with care they can be efficient and functional homes, but […]
August 30, 2018
Upgrading your bathroom is a simple way to add a little bit of indulgence to your daily routine. Just imagine getting rid of your old […]
July 27, 2018
Construction work is well underway for one of our largest projects in recent years, the rebuild of a grand old home in Richmond. Constructed in 1913, […]
June 20, 2018
We’re excited to have our ‘McCormacks Bay House’ feature in Archipro’s latest ‘Curated Collection’ publication. Click on the link below to see the full listing.
May 27, 2018
Winter is nearly here . . . and what better way to spend it than relaxing in front of a crackling fire? So make yourself a […]
May 10, 2018
This 198 sq/m family home represents an example of the how our future dwellings might be designed and constructed. It contains a number of innovative features […]
April 5, 2018
John Chaplin’s article “A Perfect Storm” published in the Progressive Building magazine in April 2013 foresees many of the issues that are now arising in the […]
February 27, 2018
Our ‘Cannon Hill House’ has recently featured in an article on the New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers Association Website: This house has it all. Amy and […]
December 20, 2017
I have recently been involved with the buying & selling of earthquake-repaired homes, which made it clear just how incredibly difficult it can be for a […]
September 5, 2016
We recently sent out our first newsletter! Click the link below to access an online version. Newsletter 1
August 1, 2016
Our new Facebook page is here! The page will feature updates on our projects along with general news from inside our office. Follow the link below […]
July 29, 2016
Chaplin Crooks are pleased to have recently supported the Mt Pleasant Community Centre with a donation of 10 Square feet. https://www.mpcc.org.nz/about-us/sponsors/
