Closure of AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand
AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand, including Architecture NZ magazine, ArchitectureNow and the Interior Awards, will be closing on 31 May, 2026 as part of a broader strategic shift by its owner, Hubexo.
Houses Revisited: Lakeside Lodge
A glazed pavilion acts as a lantern to greet visitors to this Wanaka home by Sumich Chaplin Architects. First published in 2019.
Tower of now
Jeremy Smith discusses Andrew Barrie Lab’s new addition to Saint Luke’s Anglican Church in Auckland, cups of tea, architectural lineages and the ways in which communities enable building.
News
Kiwi blooms at Shenzhen flower show
Aucklander Jules Moore’s ocean-themed display has attracted 2.1 million visitors at Shenzhen Greater Bay Area Flower Show, earning a gold medal and Best Feature Garden recognition among other global masters.
Closure of AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand
AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand, including Architecture NZ magazine, ArchitectureNow and the Interior Awards, will be closing on 31 May, 2026 as part of a broader strategic shift by its owner, Hubexo.
Te Waharoa cruise terminal proposal released for Auckland waterfront
A proposal for a new international cruise terminal, Te Waharoa, has been released for Auckland, outlining plans to adapt existing port infrastructure and develop a new arrival facility for large-scale cruise vessels.
Te Pūtahi releases programme for the festival of architectural excellence, Open Christchurch 2026
This year’s festival, presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City-Making, takes place 1-3 May. Fifty-two buildings, two cycle tours, four guided walks and over forty activities make up its largest programme to date.
Projects
Tower of now
Jeremy Smith discusses Andrew Barrie Lab’s new addition to Saint Luke’s Anglican Church in Auckland, cups of tea, architectural lineages and the ways in which communities enable building.
Houses Revisited: Lakeside Lodge
A glazed pavilion acts as a lantern to greet visitors to this Wanaka home by Sumich Chaplin Architects. First published in 2019.
Unveiling the accretions of time
Joanna Theodore examines the meticulous peeling back of layers and reconstruction by Architectus in its careful refurbishment of Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland’s Old Choral Hall.
Review
Book: Health design in New Zealand
Dorita Hannah discusses the book Health design in New Zealand by Chris Thom which tackles the specific typological development while opening up the classification beyond hospital architecture.
Exhibition: Monica Barham So You’re Building: You and the Architect
Bronwen Kerr reviews Monica Barham So You’re Building: You and the Architect, an exhibition running from 11 May–16 June 2024 at He Waka Tuia, Invercargill.
Itinerary: Kiwi high Tech
In this Itinerary, supported by Dulux Colours of New Zealand, Andrew Barrie visits 14 innovative High Tech projects from across New Zealand.
Practice
Design + realisation
In the latest instalment of Practice in Profile, supported by Resene, Belinda Tuohy discusses the formation and continuity of architecture+ and its founding values.
After the rain: heavy haulage
In part four of this six-part-series, observing the disposal of disaster-compromised houses, Andrew Barrie considers the potential for relocation.
Ō Rua
In the latest instalment of Practice in Profile, supported by Resene, Matekitātahi Rāwiri, Renee Smith-Apanui and Matangireia Yates-Francis, founding directors of ŌRUA, discuss their hopes and aspirations for the new practice.
Awards
Resene Total Colour Awards 2026 winners announced
The Resene Total Colour Awards winners were announced on Thursday, 26 March, at a colourful evening at the New Zealand Maritime Museum. A wide range of creative and colourful projects from homes to businesses, community work to landscape, won awards.
Wellington Architecture Awards 2026: Shortlist announced
30 projects have been shortlisted in the 2026 Wellington Architecture Awards. The shortlist was compiled by a jury led by Amanda Bulman of Three Line Studio.
People
AUT expert co-leads Lean Construction
AUT’s leading role in Lean Construction has seen associate professor Mani Poshdar from the School of Future Environments become the co-lead of a prestigious international group.
On the move
Pip Cheshire muses on familiarity versus the unknown, as he and his practice up sticks and move to a new Auckland site.
A tribute to Pip Cheshire: Peter Cooper
Peter Cooper, founder and Executive Chairman of Cooper and Company, pay tribute to his friend and colleague.
A tribute to Pip Cheshire: Chris Barton
Chris Barton, Editor of Architecture NZ pays tribute to his friend and colleague.