Most people start with the house. We start with the site. What Macfie Architecture looks at before designing a new home, from topography and sun to materials, budget and the people who will live in it.

Macfie Architecture has been designing in Central Otago since 2012. What began as developer work in Wanaka's new subdivisions is now thirteen completed homes and a practice in a second region.

A Macfie Architecture first: a house photographed with nothing in it. Garnet House sold before it was finished, so we shot it empty. What it showed us about detail, and why heritage work makes contemporary architecture better.

Architect Madeline Stuart in conversation on heritage renovation, client relationships and Auckland design.

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.

A phased renovation isn't a compromise. It's a strategy. But only if it's planned correctly from the start.

Auckland Council's Proposed Plan Change 120 could reduce Special Character Area protections across 5,500 properties. Macfie Architecture explains what PC120 means for heritage villa and bungalow owners across Auckland.

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.

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.

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.

Did you know bathroom renovations legally require building consent in New Zealand? Macfie Architecture explains what every Auckland homeowner needs to know, and how we can manage the whole process from $5,000 in architectural fees.

Over 100 positive reviews across Google and TradeMe. Not a single negative one. Here is what our clients say about working with Macfie Architecture, and what it tells you about the practice we have built.

Before you buy, get an architectural eye on it. The five things we check before you commit, from structural feasibility to council consents and indicative costs. Complimentary pre-purchase assessments across Auckland.

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.

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.

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.

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'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 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.

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.