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Box™ is New Zealand's No.1 Integrated Design and Construction Team Equal part architect, equal part builder. Builders who design, designers who build.
It wasn’t long before the shortcomings of this 1964 design became apparent. Stuck inside during lockdowns, the family had to walk through the main bedroom to access the garden. It was also draughty, with no insulation. An unsympathetic renovation completed in the 1990s failed to highlight the original features.
Check out the full story:
https://box.co.nz/project/between-the-trees-and-the-sea/
This Box™ home takes the form of an elongated rectangle with a singular gable. The clients wanted to look straight through from one side of the house to the other so they could enjoy the view wherever they were sitting
Check out the Portfolio story, "A Quiet Understanding", on our website
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12/12/2025
If you’ve ever felt the gap between a designer’s vision and a builder’s reality, this conversation is for you.
Box™ co-founder and Head of Construction, Nat, has spent 30+ years turning drawings into doorways. In this interview he explains why Box™ brings architects, estimators and builders together from day one - so buildability, budget and beauty are reconciled early, not argued about on site. It’s the Architect-Builder model in action: collaborative, accountable, and focused on outcomes that work long-term.
Highlights:
• Early builder + engineer input to de-risk tricky sites and simplify structure.
• Clear contracts with realistic allowances to reduce “surprise” costs.
• Milestone-based schedules and honest comms to cut stress for first-time builders.
• Real-world examples across steep city infill, compact lots and coastal/bush sites.
Nat’s style? Straight up. He’ll own a mistake, fix it, and keep moving - because momentum on site matters and relationships matter more.
🎧 Watch the chat: https://youtu.be/mNAoGDcZ3KY?si=N_zvCa8BNd4ZeAU1
Thinking about your site? Let’s talk.
03/12/2025
How a ‘lazy A-frame’ became a family anchor.
Building from overseas demands trust — and clarity. For this Mellons Bay project, Box™ took responsibility for the entire journey, removing the existing bungalow and coordinating everything from design through to build, ensuring decisions stayed simple, transparent, and aligned with how the family lives.
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