Designing Dreams

One of New Zealand’s best-known architects, Roger Walker, remains his playful and unconventional best as he takes host Matthew Ridge to visit three of his favourite houses.

Architect Nicholas Dalton takes Matthew Ridge to Ngamatea in Hawke’s Bay, the Wishart House at Omapere on the Hokianga Harbour, and the Tent House on Waiheke Island.

Pip Cheshire is one of New Zealand’s best-known architects widely acclaimed, and honoured, he is a leader, a communicator, a teacher, and a visionary, a man.

Architect and activist, Julie Stout takes host Matthew Ridge on a past and present Auckland journey and considers its future.

Architect Michael O’Sullivan takes host Matthew Ridge to a classic Arts and Crafts house in Auckland, an immaculate state house conversion in Lyttelton.

Professor of Architecture Dr. Anthony Hoete gives Matthew Ridge a high-tech view of the future of housing while keeping an eye on the past.

Queenstown architect Stacey Farrell shows host Matthew Ridge what it means for a home to visually connect to its environment.

Architect Dave Strachan shows host Matthew Ridge how well-designed and well-built housing responds to changing climatic conditions throughout the day and the seasons.

Sally Ogle of Patchwork Architects leads host Matthew Ridge through a story of fighting for every square metre of success, an inspirational story.

Architect Hugh Tennent takes host Matthew Ridge into architecture’s quiet, reflective dimension to demonstrate how good design can elevate the human spirit.

Architect Rafe Maclean helps host Matthew Ridge appreciate the importance of rigor in architectural design, showcasing the Passive House philosophy.