The Rollercoaster of Bridle Path
In the east of Christchurch overlooking the Heathcote Valley lies the Bridle Path subdivision. With lush green lawns and stunning pohutukawa trees, the manicured slopes of the old Villa Nova winery site and apricot orchard had for many years captivated the eyes and interests of investors and developers. The group of potential investors…
Read MoreSeven Oaks School – Inspiring, engaging and nurturing young minds
By David Fox The opportunity to lend my expertise to the Seven Oaks School redevelopment has led to one of my personal favourite projects in recent years. Seven Oaks founder Bruce McIntyre, who became a good friend, had a vision to move the school from its original location in Opawa to a new location…
Read MoreHidden treasures, crouching geese
How Fox & Associates helped Glenwood Farm protect an important ecological and heritage area Behind Akaroa on Banks Peninsula is a very different rural land subdivision. While subdividing rural land into lifestyle blocks is not uncommon, what made this project unusual was the motivation and vision behind it. There was also the discovery of a…
Read MoreHow 3D laser scanning can help you and your project
Deep in the Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Range lies a unique high country lodge. Located in Puhi Peaks Station, New Zealand’s highest privately owned land, Shearwater Lodge is an exclusive eco resort and welcome sight for those who walk the six hour hike through the Kaikoura wilderness to the lodge. Puhi Peaks Station is also unique,…
Read MoreBringing the QEII Centre Back to East Christchurch
Fox in the field report by Alex Liggett Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre is a new facility on the site of the original QEII pools and stadium, which were built for the 1974 Commonwealth Games but were destroyed in the 2011 earthquake. The new centre includes a 25m competition pool with an innovative…
Read MoreA Hidden Gem of a Waterfall Waiting to be Discovered
Fox in the Field report by Alex Liggett They say that virtue is its own reward, but sometimes you get an added bonus thrown in. It was necessary for a 500m long title boundary at Glenwood to follow an existing fence, and we had previously surveyed the two ends of the fence. Between the…
Read MoreKick starting 2018 with clients, friends, and supporters
A fantastic time was had by all at our annual client function. It was great to see so many friends of Fox and Associates coming together, having a drink and a catch up. We are excited to see what we can achieve together in 2018!
Read MoreVirtual Reality and Augmented Reality
There’s been a lot of talk lately about Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). At Fox & Associates we’ve been watching to see when this technology will enable new or improved products for our clients. The potential is that we’ll have a new way to communicate design proposals (or even create designs) in a…
Read MoreSculpture on the Peninsula – Imagination Transforming the Landscape
Fox and Associates are proud sponsors of the magnificent Sculpture on the Peninsula exhibition, the largest contemporary sculptural exhibition in the South Island. The exhibition attracts both leading and emerging sculptors, who successfully turn the beautiful Loudon Farm in Banks Peninsula into a melting pot of creativity. As sponsors, this exhibition is perfectly aligned to our…
Read MoreIn the Back of Beyond – Surveying the High Country
Black Hill Station Following the south bank of the Rakaia River and nestled against the Southern Alps, Black Hill Station is located 25 kilometres inland from the Rakaia Gorge. Spectacular in its remoteness, the farm is an expanse of tussock covered terrain, alpine streams and mountainous ranges. Black Hill Station wanted to diversify their farming…
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