THE GUIDE | Building a New Home: Where to Start
So you want to build your dream home? An insider's guide from twenty years of making it happen.
THE GUIDE | Building in Central Otago: What to Know
Perhaps the pull of the south, its seasons and its pinot, is calling. What to know before you build an alpine home.
Undressed: What Old Houses Taught Us About New Ones
Heritage architecture informs everything we design new. Garnet House, shot empty, shows how.
In Conversation with Architect Madeline Stuart | Over a Decade at Macfie Architecture
Madeline Stuart on a decade at Macfie Architecture: the heart projects, the hard lessons and why understanding how clients live matters most.
THE GUIDE | The NZ Bungalow: A Short History, and What Yours Could Become
So you want to renovate your bungalow? From California import to Kiwi icon, how the bungalow reshaped Auckland's suburbs, and what thoughtful renovation can unlock a century on.
THE GUIDE | How to Renovate Your Home in Stages Without Wasting Money
A phased renovation isn't a compromise. It's a strategy. But only if it's planned correctly from the start.
What PC120 Means for Your Heritage Home in Auckland
PC120 could remove Special Character protection from around 5,500 Auckland properties. What it means for your villa or bungalow.
Renovate or Build New? The Westmere Bungalow and the Case for Concept First
When a Westmere bungalow faced the wrong way for the sun, the answer wasn't renovation. Macfie Architecture explains how early concept stage thinking led to a stunning new-build that honoured the street and transformed the way a family lives.
THE GUIDE | Your driveway is worth more than you think
Your garage could be sitting on the most valuable space on your section. Macfie Architecture explains how relocating it to the front of your property can unlock living space, garden or pool in Auckland.
Before and After | Freemans Bay Double Villa
A 1910 Freemans Bay double villa, transformed. Excavated double garage, restored heritage interiors, new bathrooms, infinity pool and a garden that finally matched the ambition of the site. Before and after by Macfie Architecture.
THE GUIDE | Bathroom Renovations and Building Consent
Moving plumbing or replacing waterproofing? Your bathroom may need consent. We manage it all, from $5,000 in architectural fees.
Over 100 Positive Reviews: What They Tell Us About the Way We Work
What over 100 clients say about working with us, in their own words.
THE GUIDE | What to Check Before Buying a Home to Renovate
Before you buy, get an architectural eye on it. Five things we check before you commit, and a complimentary assessment to go with them.
THE GUIDE | Why Concept Design Makes or Breaks Your Renovation
Concept design is the most important stage of any renovation. Macfie Architecture explains why getting it right early protects your budget, aligns your priorities and sets the foundation for a successful build.
MACFIE ARCHITECTURE x Brian Law
Meet Brian Law, Senior Architectural Designer and technology lead at Macfie Architecture. Six years in, Brian is one of the quiet constants the practice is built around.
THE GUIDE | Renovating a Villa or Bungalow in Auckland's Heritage Overlay
Everything you need to know about renovating a villa or bungalow in Auckland's heritage overlay. From streetscape rules to rear extensions, Macfie Architecture guides you through what is possible.
MACFIE ARCHITECTURE x Ruby Whitaker
Meet Ruby Whitaker, Architectural Graduate at Macfie Architecture. With a Master of Architecture from the University of Auckland and a passion for heritage design, Ruby is a wonderful addition to the team.
MACFIE ARCHITECTURE x homestyle magazine
Macfie Architecture's Point Chevalier House is featured in the spring edition of homestyle magazine, celebrating thoughtful design and the quiet pleasure of a genuinely considered home.
MACFIE ARCHITECTURE x Ponsonby Boutique Renovation
Macfie Architecture completes a boutique retail renovation in Auckland, inspired by Parisian salons and classic French perfumeries. Heritage detailing, honed marble and a bespoke steel staircase combine to create a refined and elegant interior.
Point Chevalier Mid-Century New-Build x Viva Magazine
Our Point Chevalier mid-century new-build for artist and Mid-Century Swag owner Jodi Newnham is featured in Viva Magazine's At Home series - a proud moment for the whole Macfie Architecture team.