New Residences

  • Rendering of a modern residential house designed by the team at Candela Arkitektur — architects, draughtsmen, and residential designers based in Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell, Alexandra, and Invercargill.

    Churchyard House

    Located behind a former Church, this home compartmentalises the dwelling's private and public spaces within two separate structures, thus reducing the visual bulk of the building while echoing the gable forms within the surrounding context.

  • New home design in Queenstown, Central Otago, designed by the team at Candela Arkitektur — architects, draughtsmen, and residential designers based in Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell, Alexandra, and Invercargill.

    Closeburn House

    Set just minutes from Queenstown, on the road to Glenorchy, this home is designed to capture the vast beauty of the Wakatipu Basin. The main living spaces and primary suite are elevated to the first floor, opening up to expansive views. To the rear, a self-contained apartment offers a quiet retreat for guests, adding versatility without compromise.

  • Design drawing of a modern landscape with a building, trees, a pond, and people gathered outdoors.

    Cromwell Cottage

    Cromwell Cottage is located on a 5-acre site on the outskirts of Cromwell. This generous home caters for a growing family with its design carefully considering the majestic views of the Pisa Ranges to the west and similarly the tranquil lake to the east.

Alterations / Renovations

  • 3D digital rendering of a red house with a black roof, surrounded by a garden with trees and a patio area

    Threefold House

    This renovation project takes an existing Lockwood batch and elevates it into a contemporary three-bedroom home with a study. The result is a beautifully designed living space that integrates modern connected areas, with the private outdoor living to the north.

  • A detailed architectural floor plan of a house with labeled rooms, including bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, and outdoor space, along with three rendered images showing exterior and interior views of the house and a gate at the entrance.

    Villa 65

    Villa 65 is a renovation of a beautiful 1910’s timber weatherboard villa. The existing home had plenty of charm, but the floor plan was outdated and no longer met the needs of a growing family. The proposed renovation maintains the private areas within the existing structure while making use of the generous entrance hall leading the occupants towards the modern, sun drenched living quarters to the north/back of the property.

  • Architectural plan showing a comparison of two house layouts with different room arrangements and modifications, including labeled areas like bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, and bathroom.

    New Plymouth Alteration

    With a firm budget and just 45 square metres of additional floor space, we carefully crafted a thoughtful layout. One that includes an extra bedroom with ensuite and wardrobe, a modern open-plan living area; All while retaining the original separate lounge. A compact yet highly functional solution, achieved with care and cost-efficiency in mind.

Multi-Unit Housing / Developments

  • Architectural design of modern houses with black cubic structures and circular windows, parking area, greenery, and a street view.

    Urban Nexus

    This development floats atop a sculptural perimeter wall, offering spacious interiors, while still allowing three dwellings on this site. Coming soon…

  • Interior view of a modern building with stone walls, large windows, sliding glass doors, a narrow water feature, stairs, and outdoor greenery.

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