
New Building Consent Exemptions
New types of building work will no longer require a building consent, saving homeowners up to $18 million a year and reducing the number of consents by about 9,000 (if lodged separately).
READ MORE...Uno Magazine - Pioneering Architecture
André Laurent, owner of Creative Space Architectural Design, became one of the leading remedial specialists in the North Island by thinking scientifically, and standing by what he knew was right. He’s a friendly giant with a smile to…
READ MORE...Scope Magazine - BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
When owners Lyn McLean and Melanie Wakeman made the decision to build their dream it encompassed much more than a home. Their plans included provisions for the future from planting an avocado orchard to wiring the entire house and entry…
READ MORE...Building Innovation Magazine - Firm moving ahead despite tough times
Creative Space has opened a substantial new office in Tauranga CBD marking a major leap forward for the company, says director Andre Laurent. The new office, which is around four times the size of the previous premises, is the result of…
READ MORE...Homestyle Magazine - Statement of Style
Created as a show home for The Thorne Group, the ultramodern design of this Tauranga house sits comfortably on the rectangular shaped site. Built to display the exacting standard of workmanship demanded by the well-established…
READ MORE...Homestyle Magazine - Dual Identity
A Tauranga residence is not only a great family home, it’s also a functional workplace for a busy architectural design firm.
READ MORE...What is the Building Code Really?
The first and most important point that everyone needs to understand before starting any building work is that the Building Code is the BARE MINIMUM STANDARD. It’s as simple as that. It’s not an elevated level to reach. The…
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