Auckland Design Manual Blog

Here’s another video about the Newell Street project, as seen on The Block TV series.  Here the architects present their five key steps to consider when approaching small-scale subdivision. 1) Review the constraints of the site. To get the best value from the site make sure you consider issues such as solar orientation, the relationship with the neighbouring houses and […]

Ever wondered why next door’s window is looking directly into your living space? Why the neighbours home casts your deck in shadow for most of the day? Is your house supported by an impressively high retaining wall? Did you find that the driveway ended up paving over much of the precious green space around your […]