We like: Mid Century Architecture

Love these old grainy photographs from a Flickr photostream (featuring outtakes from old LIFE magazines) of mid-century homes in the US that we weren't fully aware of before. See more images here on flickr.

Rosen Residence. Architect: Craig Ellwood. Photographer: Michael Rougier. Comissioned: 1956.

White Ave, Roanoke Rapics, NC. Built 1959. Kirkwood F. Adams Residence. Photo: Joseph Molitor

Idea House II - McCall's Book of Modern Houses (1951). Designed by: William Friedman and Hilde Reiss with architect Malcolm Lien.

The Broad Art Foundation museum

Last April, some of you would have been lucky enough to attend lectures by Charles Renfro, of the New York architecture firm Diller, Scofidio & Renfro, when he was in New Zealand as the international member of our Home of the Year jury.

Since then, we've been following the firm's progress with even greater interest than before. New on the boards is their design for the Broad Art Foundation museum in downtown Los Angeles, set to open in late 2012 to house some of the Broad Foundation's huge collection of contemporary art. You can find out more about the building and the Broad Foundation here. In the meantime, congratulations to Charles and the rest of the team at DS&R for what looks like an exciting building.

Enjoy the best of New Zealand this summer with Daniel Le Brun

HOME New Zealand is pleased to offer our readers the chance to celebrate summer with Daniel Le Brun Brut NV.

A premium Methode Traditionelle made right here in Marlborough, Daniel Le Brun is the culmination of 12 generations of French champagne-making heritage. With aromatics that consist of fresh strawberry, citrus and orange peel, D`niel Le Brun is perfect for raising a glass to the festive season. It's available from supermarkets and fine wine retailers for around $30.99 per bottle, but to help you toast the festive season, we have three Daniel Le Brun bottles worth $30.99 to give away.

To enter, email homenewzealand@acpmagazines.co.nz - simply tell us why summer in New Zealand is a special time for you and be in to win!

Please note you must be 18 years or older to enter. No purchase is necessary. The promotion commences on December 23 2010 and closes on January 21 2011. Winners will be notified by January 27 by email. Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash.