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Yomi - a celebration of considered design, hands-on craftsmanship and beautiful materiality by Studio H Architecture .

A testament to their detail and care, every travertine tile was hand-grouted to achieve exactly the look they were after. Travertine lines the contemporary curves of the toppings bar and feature walls, creating a sculptural, organic atmosphere.

Yomi was created with a pared-back palette of warm timber and travertine, allowing the richness of these natural materials to take centre stage.

Stop in for your next sweet treat and experience this beautiful space for yourself.

📍Yomi Bowls nz, Mt Maunganui

Designing a commercial space? Talk to Designsource about natural stone tailored to your project.

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John Hughes used to say that studying law taught him one thing: that turning a childhood hobby into a career is the ultimate privilege. He spent the next five decades proving it.

We're deeply saddened to share that John has passed away. As founder of Martin Hughes Associates, he helped define the look of some of New Zealand's most recognisable interiors, including the ASB Bank tower, Fay Richwhite and Lion Nathan's head offices.

It was that same eye for beauty that led him to start Designsource. Genuinely interesting materials were hard to come by in New Zealand at the time, so John began sourcing and importing his own finds from his travels, and brought Sue on board to head up the new venture. Together they spent decades travelling to trade fairs and workshops across the globe, from Verona to Manila to Mumbai, always chasing the fabrics, stone and wall coverings that others walked past.
He restored a derelict Georgian villa in Freemans Bay long before heritage restoration was fashionable, and his love of Māori art helped bring the landmark Te Māori exhibition home to New Zealand.

Impeccably dressed, endlessly curious and always ready with a story: that was John. He will be dearly missed.

Our love to his family and everyone who knew him.

A public space shaped for people and permanence.

9 years on, Freyberg Square continues to stand the test of time.
Designsource supplied a palette of four contrasting granites, specified in small-format modules to create a dynamic surface of subtle variation and visual rhythm.

The interplay of colour brings energy and character to the square, while the inherent durability of natural stone provides a lasting foundation for one of the city’s well-used gathering spaces.

North-facing steps and sheltered seating create places to pause, gather and enjoy the square throughout the day.

Stones featured: Munasaki Dark* · PT Black · Alpine Grey Granite · G854 Granite

*Munasaki Dark is no longer available, but can be replicated with Red Porphyry.

For urban planners, streetscape designers and specifiers considering natural stone for the public realm, Designsource offers material expertise and procurement support from selection through to delivery.

Reopened 15 September 2017.

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Wall to floor - Ivory White Marble creates a soft, continuous material palette, enhanced by the diffused light of this space. A harmony of creamy tones, subtle movement and understated cohesion.

Shown here in a leathered finish, revealing the marble’s characterful mottled tones and adding a luxurious, organic depth throughout the space.

Available in a range of customisable formats, tailored to the requirements of your project.

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Builder — Alistair Howard Builder

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A contemporary interpretation of the traditional country homestead, grounded in French BV Limestone.

Used across exterior living and poolside spaces, its natural character and antiqued, brushed finish create continuity across interior and exterior applications - combining the beauty of natural stone with the durability and performance required for high-use spaces.

French BV Limestone - Antiqued & Brushed

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Who are you choosing to sit poolside with?
French BV Limestone, throughout.

With pool season approaching, now is the time to start specifying. Visit the Designsource showroom to explore natural stone and start specifying for your next pool project.

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Whitewood - an opaque, creamy stone with subtle linear movement and a dense crystalline structure, giving the surface a softly diffused appearance. Shown here incorporated into a design by .

Explore Whitewood and our curated collection of natural stone for your next project. Get in touch with our team to discuss your specification.

Spring is officially here - think warmer days, longer evenings and more time in the sun.

Warm and tactile, Lipari Limestone is naturally mottled with sandy tones and subtle variation, capturing the soft, sun-washed feeling of the season.

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Two tiles. Two completely different moods.
Swipe to see how the right tile can transform the feeling of a space.

Jade Manganese or Bianco Melange

Which one are you choosing? ☕