New Homes

Explore our collection of New Homes
featured on Lunchbox Architect.

New homes provide the opportunity for a completely custom design. Even on a modest budget, architects can design an affordable new home that’s perfectly suited to your needs.

This is our selection of stunning architecturally designed new homes:

Wall and Wall House Uses Rammed Limestone for Style and Substance

Rammed Limestone is the perfect material for Wall and Wall House — locally sourced, beautiful texture and natural colour and high thermal mass.

Benbulla House Has Numerous Ties to its Local Area

A home for an engineer and an author combines a rational, simple plan with a ton of texture and 'slight chaos' to satisfy both personalities.

Tent House: A Super-Insulated and Permanent Tent for Living

Tent House is designed to encourage freedom and protection from a hostile (but beautiful) landscape — like a permanent tent…

Kapiti Beach House Will Eventually Grey Off to Blend into the Dunes

Sliding cedar shutters provide this otherwise glass box with shelter, privacy and a camouflage cloak — preparing it for every situation.

Norrish House is Arranged Around a Courtyard for Shelter

New Zealand's notoriously changeable weather is dealt with at Norrish House by arranging rooms around a sheltering courtyard.

Architect Turns this Old Two-Car Garage Into Beautiful Family Home

Built on top of an existing brick double garage, Stradwick House feels more spacious thanks to double height spaces and large windows.

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