13.07.11 by Nick Sayes

Architectural Term of the Day 006

Keeping everyone on their toes Cam tests the office on the meaning of obscure Architectural terminology.

Todays Term: Puff Pipe

“An anti-siphonage pipe from a single waste water fixture carried up on the outside of a building and terminating at least 150 mm above the overflow level of the fixture.” glossary of building terms, standards nz.

Germain intern Ollie explains “Puff” is slang for Brothel in Germain.

04.07.11 by Mike Hartley

Considering Christchurch

Conversations Towards an Understanding of the Christchurch Earthquakes For some it dawns immediately. For others, they need to experience and feel it before an event becomes a reality. In the [...]

04.07.11 by Nick Sayes

Architectural Term of the Day 005

Keeping everyone on their toes Cam tests the office on the meaning of obscure Architectural terminology. Todays Term: Gold Size “A preparation which is used as a base for securing gold [...]

24.06.11 by Nick Sayes

DMA’s Approach to Design

DMA believe architecture is a ‘generalist’ profession which engages with all components of a architectural project; during conceptual design, documentation and construction phases.  We pride ourselves on being able to [...]

21.06.11 by Nick Sayes

Puha and Pakeha

Puha and Pakeha Featuring the many voices of Rod Derrett Back Cover: Born in Christchurch 1930, but now living in Auckland, Rod Derrett has earned a reputation second to none [...]