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Control Shift | with Simon Hall of JTB Architects

2026/08/30

Simon Hall of JTB Architects speaks with HERE magazine editor, Simon Farrell-Green, about creating a light-filled retirement retreat on an unlikely site in Whakatū Nelson.

High Point | with Dave Strachan of Strachan Group Architects (SGA)

2026/05/06

Dave speaks with HERE magazine editor, Simon Farrell-Green, about how this renovation reimagined a one-bedroom house as a calm retreat for holidays and retirement.

Here to stay | with Adam Taylor of ata studio

2026/03/01

Adam speaks with HERE magazine editor, Simon Farrell-Green, about honouring the spirit of an old bach with a new holiday home that feels instantly familiar. For a family with a lot of 'daily goings on', they needed it to be practical for their love of outdoor activities, but equally warm and inviting. Adam has created a space holiday home that honours its past and prepares to carry the owners, their children and their grandchildren into the future.

Purple Reign | with Finn Scott from Bossley Architects

2025/12/15

Finn Scott sits down with HERE magazine editor, Simon Farrell-Green, to chat about the design of this unique bach in Whareroa. It's a home away from home for a busy family, a place to slow down and create memories with family.

In fine form | with Jeremy Brick

2025/07/02

Jeremy Brick sits down with HERE magazine editor, Simon Farrell-Green, to discuss the process of designing his own family home. He discusses the design considerations of privacy, light, warmth, and creating a space that is functional for the way they live.

Peak Performance | with Tony Koia

2024/12/15

Tony Koia sits down with Simon Farrell-Green to share the journey of building a home in the mountains outside Queenstown – where designing for extreme seasonal temperatures collide with the desire to preserve panoramic views.

Reno Design Series: Bright Future

2024/08/27

Kyle Ramsay speaks with Simon Farrell-Green about their pragmatic, sensitive approach when renovating and restoring this well-known 160-year-old building in New Plymouth. See the gallery and video at altherm.co.nz/bright-future

Reno Design Series: Extended Play

2024/08/26

Simon Farrell-Green speaks with homeowners Sally and Nick, along with their architect Brady Gibbons of Gibbons Architects about how they successfully reshaped a 1940s home in Ngāmotu New Plymouth around the unique needs of its young whānau. Full story, video and gallery online at altherm.co.nz/extended-play

Personal Best | with Tim Nees

2024/06/19

Tim Nees designs an intimately personal home and studio overlooking the surf of Ōtautahi’s Te Onepoto Taylor’s Mistake. See the video and photo gallery here https://www.altherm.co.nz/personal-best

Re Location | with Gavin Donaldson

2024/02/28

A site switch and a compelling sense of restraint underpin the success of this energy-efficient Tāwharanui Peninsula home by Neu Architecture. See the video and photo gallery here https://www.altherm.co.nz/re-location

Screen Saver | with Brady Gibbons

2023/12/13

On a windswept coastal site near Ngāmotu New Plymouth, this courtyard home by Gibbons Architects strikes a fine balance between exposure and enclosure. See the video and photo gallery here https://www.altherm.co.nz/screen-saver

Crowd Pleaser | with Rogan Nash Architects

2023/06/22

Rogan Nash Architects create a restful bach at Rotorua’s Lake Ōkāreka that’s perfect for two – or 12. See the video and photo gallery here https://www.altherm.co.nz/crowd-pleaser

Display Case | with Cate Creemers

2023/05/01

On the foothills of Tauranga’s Welcome Bay, Cate Creemers designs a home around views and an extensive art collection. See more from this home: altherm.co.nz/display-case

Greener Pastures | with Gary Todd

2023/03/01

Situated a few kilometers south of Tarras, Central Otago, the site had potential with wide views of gums and hills to the east, south and west. The end result looks and feels nothing like a traditional retirement home. See more from this home: altherm.co.nz/greener-pastures

Garden State with Henri Sayes

2022/12/12