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11/10/2026

There’s an intentional sense of childlike playfulness woven into The Funny Farm.

The elevated window seat is a prime example—elevated above the sunken lounge, wrapped in warm birch ply, and framed by a striking round window. It offers a unique vantage point over the Coatesville landscape, turning everyday moments into something special.

“You’re perched high above the adjacent living space…” Nick explains. “It’s pretty cool on a stormy day as well; it’s like being tucked up in a little submarine.”

By playing with levels, materials, and shapes, the home brings a quiet sense of wonder back to everyday living—proving that serious architecture can still be fun.

Head to the link in bio for the full feature in HOME

Design | Nick Rowe Architecture
Photography | David Straight
Builder | Build This Ltd

05/10/2026

We’re delighted to see our Funny Farm project featured in the October issue of HOME Magazine.

Set on a family property between Coatesville and Riverhead, the house is rooted in 28 years of family history, with the new home continuing that connection to the land.

The brief was a little different: a home for quiet family life, but one that could also embrace the owners’ love of entertaining.

The result is a contemporary take on the farmhouse, with some unexpected moments along the way — a sunken lounge, a round reading nook, a gable window positioned to frame the moon, and even a dedicated rave room.

A home with a serious sense of place, but plenty of room for a little fun.

Find the full story in the October issue of HOME Magazine.

Photography | David Straight
Build | Build This Ltd

23/09/2026

Having designed and renovated his own homes, Nick understands what it's like to be in a clients shoes. He knows the excitement of dreaming big, the weight of tough budget decisions, and the curveballs that can pop up along the way. That firsthand experience means he sees the journey from your perspective.

For Nick, great home design begins by listening to how you live, how you want to live, and what matters most to your daily life. A great home shouldn't just look incredible—it needs to feel right for the people inside it. His clients consistently highlight his collaborative approach, feeling truly heard and supported from the first sketch to the final build.

If you're planning to build or renovate, reach out to Nick today to start the conversation.

0275 355 658 | [email protected]

16/09/2026

Under construction | Takapuna House

There’s something satisfying about watching a project move from concept to something you can walk through.

Our Takapuna project is well underway — the structure is up and the pool is starting to take shape.

The design blends clean, contemporary forms with warm timber, natural light, and a strong connection between living spaces and garden.

Plenty more to come. Follow along for updates.

Get in touch if you’re thinking about starting a project and not sure where to begin.

13/09/2026

Project update | Westmere House

We’re getting so close to the finish line with this one. We can’t wait to show you more of this exciting project!

02/09/2026

Every coastal site has its own complexities. Here’s how we solved a common challenge.

For this site, that was the wind. The same exposure that delivers sweeping views of sea and sky also meant facing the site’s prevailing gusts head-on.

For our Wellington coastal house, the solution was a sheltered courtyard — anchoring the home and shielding it from the elements without giving up its connection to the dramatic ocean views beyond.

If you have a coastal site and want to understand what’s possible? Feel free to reach out 📞

Renders by: UVO

30/08/2026

Work in progress | Coatesville Luxury Masonry Home

Set on a private lifestyle block, this striking stone-clad residence has been designed for entertaining on a grand scale. A central living pavilion anchors the home, opening out to a pool terrace and sweeping rural views — with indoor and outdoor kitchens made for hosting family and friends year-round.

Built from permanent, Mediterranean-inspired materials, the home pairs stone exteriors with elevated interiors — natural materials, stone, timber, and marble. The aesthetic is relaxed and timeless throughout.

Building consent is nearing approval, and earthworks are now underway.

Designed by Nick Rowe Architecture
Built by House of Nautica

23/08/2026

Expanding a Home Without Disruption

When a 1960s original state house in Riverhead already had great bones, a total gut-renovation wasn’t the answer.

The homeowners loved their house as it was—they simply needed more room to grow, ideally without the cost and chaos of temporary relocation.

To solve this, Nick designed an adjacent new pavilion built alongside the original home rather than through it. This clever strategy allowed the family to live comfortably on-site for the entire duration of the build, avoiding double living costs and disrupted routines.

Proof that clever design builds better living.

16/08/2026

Steel Gables | Riverhead

How do you create a light-filled home with no north facing joinery?

This was one of the key design challenges with Steel Gables.

The sloping site dictated that the garage be positioned to the north, limiting conventional north-facing glazing to the living spaces. At the same time, the clients wanted large sliding doors opening east and west, with generous roof overhangs providing shelter and shade.

Our response was to bring light in from above.

Large roof glazing was introduced into the central living link between the two gables, allowing daylight to pe*****te deep into the heart of the home.

To the west, a sheltered courtyard captures the afternoon and evening sun. Large sliding doors open the living spaces onto the western courtyard, while expansive glazing maintains a direct connection to the water views to the east.

The result is a home where light, views and outdoor spaces are carefully connected from east to west.

An example of how site constraints can become opportunities for beautiful architecture.

Have a tricky site of your own? Get in touch - we’d love to talk through what’s possible.

12/08/2026

From the archives | Steel Gables, Riverhead

Our clients wanted to wake up to the view of the river — but the view runs east, and the sun comes from the north. A home built purely for the outlook risked losing the light.

One of the tools we use is a sun-path section, as shown - plotting the sun’s angle on June 21 and December 21 to see how far light reaches into the plan.

The solution: a light-well at the centre of the home, drawing northern light into the kitchen and dining room without giving up the view.

A small, precise decision but the kind that has a big impact and quietly shapes how a home feels to live in.

If your site has a view worth chasing, we’d love to help you bring the light along with it too. Feel free to get in touch 📞

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