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We spoke with Ponting Fitzgerald about the realities of designing homes for New Zealand’s coastline. A coastal home may begin with the view, but its success depends on the decisions most people never see. Shelter, structure, marine grade materials and long term resilience all play a role in whether a home can truly last by the sea. For professionals, this is where ArchiPro adds value. It gives the thinking behind the work proper space, helping future clients understand expertise before they ever enquire. Read the full story on ArchiPro

Sitting with the audience at Home Design Evening made one thing clear: people do not just want inspiration. They want to understand what sits behind it. Across the evening, homeowners heard directly from architects, designers, builders and product specialists about the decisions that shape a project before it begins. The questions were practical, but the value was bigger than advice. It gave people a clearer sense of how good homes come together, and who they may need around them to get there. For ArchiPro, this is where the connection between online and offline becomes visible. The same people, products and projects that live on the platform come into the room, helping homeowners move from looking to understanding. For brands and professionals, that matters. Reputation grows when the right audience has the chance to see the thinking, experience and expertise behind the work.

Before a project begins, the right questions matter. At Home Design Evening, homeowners heard directly from architects, designers, builders and product specialists about the decisions that shape better homes. For professionals, that early understanding matters too. It helps create clearer briefs, better conversations and stronger decisions before the work begins.

What makes a material endure? Our events bring the industry together for the conversations behind better specification, better projects and more considered design decisions.

Our conversation with Julian Guthrie looks at what happens before a bespoke home begins to take shape. The brief matters, but so does the site. Its views, topography, climate, light and surrounding environment all influence how a home should sit, feel and function. For Julian, the design process is about bringing these conditions together with the client’s way of living, so the result feels specific rather than generic. This is where ArchiPro adds value. Editorial gives the thinking behind the work proper space, helping clients understand what separates a beautiful home from one designed with real depth. Explore the story on ArchiPro.

Home Design Evening was built around a simple idea: the right people in the room can shape what happens next. Homeowners heard directly from architects, designers, builders and product specialists about the early decisions behind better homes, from briefing and budget to materials, specification and construction. For professionals, that context matters. When people understand the process earlier, the conversations become clearer before the work begins.