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Arcline Architecture is an architectural design studio based in Northland. We design across all sectors of the construction industry and we have a wealth of experience in new homes, commercial architecture, educational architecture, and eco homes. Our team is led by Alan Simpkin, a fully qualified builder and Architectural Designer with over 30 years of building and design experience.
Arcline Architecture Blog
3w ago
Over our 30 years in architecture we’ve designed many housing developments, both for private developers and retirement villages which led us into involvement with Papakāinga developments. Whether it be the masterplan, then right through to detailed drawings and getting building consent, or maybe just site, foundation and drainage plans, we can help you with the designs, plans and […]
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Arcline Architecture Blog
3w ago
What is the best way of heating your home? Here we discuss five types of heating systems you can use in your new home design. When designing your new home, researching the best winter heating systems and finding what will work best for you is important. Here are some options to help you along the […]
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Arcline Architecture Blog
3w ago
As Architects and Architectural Designers it becomes second nature as to what things do and don’t work when designing a home, both for function and aesthetics. These are often never discussed so see below a selection of eleven home design rules you should never break. 1. Never Change The Type of Cladding on External CornersChanging the type […]
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Arcline Architecture Blog
3w ago
When it comes to designing your home, you must start from the ground up. Your site layout is probably the most important aspect of your build, so you want to get it right the first time. See below a brief guide to assist you with designing your home to suit your section. 1. Council Zone […]
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Arcline Architecture Blog
3w ago
So you’ve been thinking of building, but have got one big question to ask Google, so you’ve tapped in – ‘how to design a house’. Thankfully, we’re professional house designers so you’ve landed in the right spot. Before engaging us, many of our clients have explored their own ideas, to help narrow down the options. […]
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Arcline Architecture Blog
3w ago
Often, the biggest fear of a house project in NZ is dealing with council and obtaining building permits and consents. If you’re wondering ‘what consents and permits do I need for building?‘ we’re here to help you out. There is a vast array of different consents and permits required for a successful completion of a […]
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Arcline Architecture Blog
3w ago
What is the cost to design and consent a home in New Zealand? When planning your first home it’s easy to overlook the design and consenting costs associated with your project. This article will give you clarity on the possible costs involved. Your Biggest Purchase Ever As building a home is likely the sole biggest […]
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3w ago
Got a building project coming up, and are wondering what Titles, Consent Notices and Covenants are? It can get mighty confusing when you start looking at Titles and their attachments, so we’ve created a brief description below of each to assist you in understanding the different names and functions. The first thing we do when […]
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Arcline Architecture Blog
6M ago
Here in New Zealand it’s a very common scenario to be building on a slope, whether it be a house, bach or garage. Sloping sites bring challenges, but they also present positive things like greater views to coastal properties.
Being based in Northland the team here at Arcline have seen our fair share of steep, tricky, sloping coastal sites over our 30 years in the design industry. We’ve used a large range of foundation types, retaining structures and know the pitfalls and challenges of building on sloping sites. Read on to learn more.
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Arcline Architecture Blog
6M ago
If your Marae has a building project coming up, you’ll most likely need support to go through the Technical Feasibility stage of the project and funding process.
Here at Arcline we’ve helped many Marae through this process, and it sets the project up in the best way possible for getting the required funding from Oranga Marae, which is administered by Te Puna Korkiri and the Department of Internal Affairs.
What does Technical Feasibility mean?
‘Technical Feasibility’ most commonly refers to step 2 in the Marae funding process. This is if in your Marae Develop ..read more