Project Collaborations

TOA Architects

A collaboration between Philbe Design, and TOA Architects, renowned for their values of tangata whenua and wairua. Together, they explore the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology to create a stunning contemporary carving using advanced CNC techniques. The video below shares the full story.

Close-up of a CNC machine carving intricate patterns into a piece of wood, surrounded by wood shavings.
Person on lift installing wooden carving at building entrance with decorative window design, surrounded by modern architecture."}
Wooden Māori carving on a building exterior next to glass doors with etched patterns, featuring a bench and a potted plant nearby.

Tom Scott

Tom Scott of Avantdale Bowling club and Homebrew, came to Philbe Design when he needed a new bed. He knew they were the team to design and build something functional, beautiful, long-lasting and completely bespoke. check out the design process and philosophy in the video below..

Cozy bedroom with yellow bedding, wooden headboard, lamp, books, and window view
A wooden bed headboard with a small built-in shelf, a pillow with a yellow pillowcase, and curtains in the background.
Bedroom with a large bed featuring a mustard yellow duvet, modern lamp, and colorful curtains. A bookshelf is integrated into the bed frame. A standing plant and artwork decorate the space.