Maunga Designs Limited

05/06/2026

When clients become friends along the journey of transforming their home....., that's where the real fun and magic begins. I couldn't be happier for our client Janine. Thanks for trusting us with your home - now it's time to sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful new space you've worked so hard for!

Here's a wee teaser of this latest Cambridge completed project now on Archipro and our website

https://archipro.co.nz/project/grosvenor-alteration-maunga-designs

https://www.maungadesigns.co.nz/grosvenor-st-cambridge/

05/02/2026

Te Miro original School House alterations are now complete. A teaser of where this beautiful Villa has come from and now is!

Visit our website (link in below comment) and Archipro page to see the full reveal. Stoked for our clients!

09/07/2024

A rare day of working at home, provided an even rarer visitor outside the home office window. Sometimes work just has to be put on the back burner, when a Falcon comes to chill

29/06/2023

When Rob’s not on site or outdoors with his husband Mark and his best mates Archie (Pointer) and Moke (Black German Shepherd) you can find him in his office, working on architectural designs for new build and renovations.

26/06/2023

Wholesale Material Costs Reducing

A recent conversation with a sales representative from a timber cladding supplier, revealed the linear meter wholesale rate is reducing as of April 2023. Further reductions are expected after existing stock at old prices are replenished. Statistics from other sources backs this up. Let’s hope this price reduction is passed on at the retail level and brings down the construction costs.
https://www.maungadesigns.co.nz/

22/06/2023

Design for this Aspin Road home commenced in 2019, with construction completed end of 2021. A beautiful large family home, constructed by Waikato Build from Pirongia. The home is clad in horizontal Macrocarpa weatherboards and recycled galvanised corrugate over a weathertight wall system.

Check out the full article and photo’s on the Archipro featured curated collection:
https://archipro.co.nz/articles/spaces/a-sprawling-home-in-the-hills-with-a-standout-facade-maunga-designs

19/06/2023

Eaves v’s None

The trend for new builds having no eaves, needs some robust discussion with clients. Regardless of climate change, you only need a normal thunder head to open up above you coupled with the wind caused by the pressure. Eaves serve a purpose by protecting your home from wind driven rain, penetrating the cladding and soffit junctions. Larger eaves provide much needed shade over windows and doors in summer, yet if designed right still allow sun to enter through winter. Eaves aid in temperature control reducing energy costs, and aid in protecting linings and furniture from UV damage.

For more information visit: www.ecodesignadvisor.org.nz/eavesshading/
(Photo sourced from: https://www.house-energy.com/Landscape/Overhangs.htm)

15/06/2023

Rob is originally from the Wairarapa and loves the great outdoors. Along with hubby Mark, he embraces any opportunity to explore breathtaking trails, and make his way through powdery slopes.

12/06/2023

Converting Ideas into Reality

“Rob’s a bloody legend to work with”
View Adam Thompson’s review on working with Rob on the design of his woolshed concept house in Aspin Road.

This is "Client Adam Thompson - Review" by Rob Camden on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

08/06/2023

Cost of Cladding v’s Long Term Maintenance

Some timber claddings require ongoing maintenance, with scheduled re-coating required for warranties and prolonging the building lifespan. When these claddings extend high up to a pitched roof, inevitably the use of scaffolding is required. The money you may have saved by using a cheaper cladding, can be outstripped by the maintenance schedule. Some thermally modified NZ products perform well and have reduced maintenance which helps offset the higher premium. Invest wisely, and do your research assisted by your Architectural Designer.
https://www.maungadesigns.co.nz/
(Photo sourced from: https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/cupping-of-stained-or-clearfinished-timber-weatherboards/)