Interior Awards 2025: Social Gallery
Experience all the highlights from the 2025 Interior Awards in our exclusive photo gallery.
2025 World Architecture Festival shortlist announced
The World Architecture Festival awards programme has released its shortlist, with 11 projects from nine Aotearoa practices making the cut.
After the rain
In part one of six parts, Andrew Barrie looks at the ground-breaking methods being developed to dispose of 1200 disaster-compromised houses across Auckland.
Aventuur shares vision for Auckland Surf Park masterplan
Studio Pacific’s design transforms Dairy Flat site into a connected, surf-centred neighbourhood.
Future of Housing Summit: Industry Leader Roadmap
The Future of Housing Summit, in collaboration with Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects (NZIA), is set to take place at the nation’s largest build, design and architectural trade show, BuildNZ.
News
Open Christchurch: Opening eyes, minds and hearts
Dorita Hannah visits Te Pūtahi’s annual Open Christchurch event and finds a blueprint for sharing Aotearoa’s unfolding architectural heritage.
Future of Housing Summit: Industry Leader Roadmap
The Future of Housing Summit, in collaboration with Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects (NZIA), is set to take place at the nation’s largest build, design and architectural trade show, BuildNZ.
Working with technology
Terry Cheng reviews DigiComm25 and is cautiously optimistic about the role of emerging technologies in enabling more-meaningful work.
Experimenting with building (Under the Volcano)
A team of University of Auckland architecture students is constructing a series of architectonic sculptures to explore suburban built environments and home ownership attitudes.
Projects
The Bone Marrow Cancer Turst and Plus Architecture open new Christchurch accomodation facility
The Bone Marrow Cancer Trust in collaboration with Plus Architecture has officially opened Rānui Apartments, offering 43 self-contained apartments as a sanctuary for patients and their families.
Aventuur shares vision for Auckland Surf Park masterplan
Studio Pacific’s design transforms Dairy Flat site into a connected, surf-centred neighbourhood.
The activator
Abigail Hurst explores the multifaceted Te Whare Whakatere, the Ashburton Library and Civic Centre, by Athfield Architects.
Review
Itinerary: Angus, Flood & Griffiths
In this Itinerary, supported by Dulux Colours of New Zealand, Matt Grant sees 13 significant projects in agricultural regions by the Hamilton firm Angus, Flood & Griffiths.
Book review: The Master Builder: William Butterfield and his times
Ian Lochhead reviews Nicholas Olsberg’s new book on the famed 19th-century architect William Butterfield.
Nature in the balance
Architect Charissa Snijders reports on the Environmental Defence Society’s (EDS) landmark 2025 Dollars and Sense Conference held earlier this month.
Practice
After the rain
In part one of six parts, Andrew Barrie looks at the ground-breaking methods being developed to dispose of 1200 disaster-compromised houses across Auckland.
Moments of warmth, tactility and embrace
In the latest of our Practice in Profile series supported by Resene, Ben Lloyd and Mike Hartley discuss their practice goals of being in the moment.
A reality check and a call to arms
Anthony Vile attended the New Zealand Green Building Council’s annual Housing Summit, where industry leaders were challenged to align and take action.
Awards
2025 World Architecture Festival shortlist announced
The World Architecture Festival awards programme has released its shortlist, with 11 projects from nine Aotearoa practices making the cut.
Winners revealed: Southern Architecture Awards 2025
Nineteen projects received Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Local Awards for the Southern region this year.
People
Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘Artiteture’
Cartoonist and architect Malcolm Walker makes an artistic interpretation of some well-known architects within the industry.
Colour Collab: Max Warren
In this series brought to you by Resene, Max Warren discusses his approach to designing simple, honest projects, with an engaging mix of practicality and playfulness.
Studio Pacific announces promotions for 2025
Eleven team members across Studio Pacific have been promoted.
Some kind of miracle
Chris Barton wonders whether or not architecture can perform miracles and what it takes for an architect to become a saint.