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…
Wall Cladding Choices & Costs | Candela Architecture
A brief guide to exterior materials and pricing in New Zealand
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.

