Rebecca and Michael Macfie, four storeys up at Sir Ian Athfield's Custance House, NZAIA House of the Year 1986.

Recognised for a restrained hand and a deep respect for heritage, Macfie Architecture receives a Commended award at the ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards 2019.

Defign Blog sat down with Michael and Rebecca Macfie to explore their practice, their love of high ceilings and exposed trusses, and what makes Macfie Architecture's approach to New Zealand architecture distinctly their own.