Six years on from her death, Zaha Hadid’s influence is yet to be fully felt. The British-Iraqi architect and dame, affectionately dubbed ‘The Queen of the Curve’, was only 65 years old when she died of a heart attack, leaving a legacy as incomplete as it is impressive.
Grosvenor Design Precinct
Grey Lynn
While Parnell has always been home to many a design store, across town, the suburb of Grey Lynn has in recent years come alive with renowned designer brands moving into the area.
A Design For Life
The Kevin McCloud Column
Designer, writer and television presenter,
Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs UK. The affable architectural business owner talks about taking ownership and responsibility for the villages, towns, and cities in which we live.
Our Design Lowdown continues as we sit down with some leading local designers to discover what inspires them and their philosophies, and to learn some tips and potential trends.
This month, Verve sits down with some leading local designers to discover what inspires them and their philosophies, and to learn some tips and potential trends.









