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Design Smarter: The Power of Energy Modelling in Residential Architecture
In today’s residential design landscape, homeowners and architects alike are seeking smarter, more efficient ways to build. Whether the...
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SIPs vs ICF: Which Building System Best Supports Energy Efficient Design?
As the push for ultra-efficient, airtight homes grows in New Zealand, especially under the Passivhaus standard, the choice of...
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Why Biophilic Design Is the Best Decision You’ll Make for Your New Home
Imagine stepping into your home and instantly feeling calmer, more refreshed, and deeply connected to the world around you. That’s the...
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What Makes a Superhome? And How Passivhaus Fits In
The idea of a Superhome is gaining traction among homeowners, designers, and builders who want more from their homes — more comfort, more...
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Let's talk about Passivhaus
A Smarter Way to Live Sustainably If you're planning to build a new home and want something that’s beautiful, comfortable, and...
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Biophilic Design - Imagine Architecture design philosophy series - Part 9
Welcome to the final instalment of our 9 part series on the reasons why the Imagine Architecture team designs the way they do. The design...
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Designing for Efficiency - Imagine Architecture design philosophy series - Part 8
Welcome to the eighth instalment of our 9 part series on the reasons why the Imagine Architecture team designs the way they do. The...
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Designed for Comfort - Imagine Architecture design philosophy series - Part 7
Welcome to the seventh instalment of our 9 part series on the reasons why the Imagine Architecture team designs the way they do. The...
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Certified Passive House designer!
 TONY BIESIEK "Certified Passive House Designer" I am thrilled to announce that I recently qualified as a Certified Passive House...
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Illuminating Your World - Imagine Architecture design philosophy series - Part 6
Welcome to the 9 week blog series on the reasons why Imagine Architecture designs the way it does. The design philosophy of Imagine...
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Value in design - Imagine Architecture design philosophy series - Part 5
Welcome to the 9 week blog series on the reasons why Imagine Architecture designs the way it does. The design philosophy of Imagine...
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Functional design - Imagine Architecture design philosophy series - Part 4
Welcome to the 9 week blog series on the reasons why Imagine Architecture designs the way it does. The design philosophy of Imagine...
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Beauty in Architecture - Imagine Architecture design philosophy series - Part 3
Welcome to the 9 week blog series on the reasons why Imagine Architecture designs the way it does. The design philosophy of Imagine...
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Purpose & Place - Imagine Architecture design philosophy series - Part 2
Welcome to the 9 week blog series on the reasons why Imagine Architecture designs the way it does. The design philosophy of Imagine...
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Client-Centric Design - Imagine Architecture design philosophy series - Part 1
Welcome to the 9 week blog series on the reasons why Imagine Architecture designs the way it does. The design philosophy of Imagine...
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Crafting Your Dream Home: Elevating Living through Site and Orientation with Imagine Architecture
Introduction Embarking on the journey of designing your dream home in the captivating landscapes of New Zealand is a thrilling adventure....
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"Bringing Nature Indoors: The Power of Biophilic Design"
Imagine Architecture is a design firm that is passionate about biophilic design, an approach that prioritizes the connection between...
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International Success: 95 on Vivian
2022 BUILD (UK) - Construction & Engineering Awards Best Commercial Redevelopment Project (New Zealand): 95 on Vivian Architecture Firm...
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Feature Project: House for Brent & Jazz
Location: New Plymouth, NEW ZEALAND. The brief from Brent & Jazz was for a family home to provide a sanctuary on their narrow city site....
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International Success: Butler+Osman House
2021 BUILD - Construction & Engineering Awards Best New Urban Home Project (New Zealand): Butler+Osman House Architecture Firm of the...
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Feature Project: Palm Springs Modern
Location: New Plymouth, NEW ZEALAND. The concept for this project was to embrace the client’s passion for mid-century eclecticism. In...
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Professional Affiliations
The Imagine Architecture team of Tony Biesiek & Steven Dixon are Professional Members of Architectural Designers New Zealand Inc. (ADNZ)....
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Feature Project: Coastal Eclectic
The 3 bedroom, 2 living room home also needed to accommodate three cars, a boat, kayaks and numerous surfboards. The solution was...
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Welcome to Imagine Architecture!
Well, after a lot of planning, design, and content development Imagine Building Design has been re-branded to Imagine Architecture...
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