From California import to Kiwi icon - how the bungalow reshaped Auckland's suburbs, and what thoughtful renovation can unlock a century on.

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.