Designing for Site | Candela Architecture
Why does designing for the site matter?
From Southland to Central Otago, homes that respond to sun, views and climate feel warmer, lighter and more comfortable and often at no extra cost.
The Psychology of Space | Candela Architecture
How do spaces make us feel, and why it’s not always about a big budget. Good practical design solutions can make even the most budget conscious builds feel great.
Open Plan Living in Modern Homes | Candela Architecture
Open plan living has shaped the way many modern homes function today, creating spaces where cooking, dining, and relaxing can happen together. While it often feels like a contemporary idea, the concept of interconnected living spaces has evolved over centuries and continues to adapt to how people live today.
Designing With Light | Candela Architecture
A glimpse into how light interacts with space and how a little extra thought can transform the way you experience it…
Overheating & Designing Better | Candela Architecture
With the building code now requiring more insulation in New Zealand, thoughtful design is even more critical…
Why This Curved Wall Costs Less Than A Straight One | Candela Architecture
You’d think a straight wall would be cheaper, but history suggests otherwise.
Local Design for a Changing World | Candela Architecture
How to design a building that works today and into the future…
Renovating Your Home and Getting It Right | Candela Architecture
How to get the most out of your existing home
Japanese Mastery in Growing Timber | Candela Architecture
The Japanese, for centuries, have been developing a unique and sustainable forestry technique known as Daisugi….
The Origins of the Wooden Villa | Candela Architecture
The wooden villa emerged in the Victorian era as an elegant yet practical home, made widely accessible through mail-order catalogues that delivered pre-cut materials and plans directly to aspiring homeowners.

