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.
Colour Collab: Mike Hartley
In this instalment of the Colour Collab series brought to you by Resene, Lloyd Hartley co-founder and director Mike Hartley discusses his architecture, interiors and project management practice.
Designing out waste: Designing out the skip bin
In our second sustainability thought piece from Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects, Rachel MacIntyre looks at why architects are uniquely suited to prevent waste through design.
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.
Viewfinder: Six of the best with Masano Kawana
After 26 years abroad, Japanese–Kiwi photographer Masano Kawana has returned to New Zealand, bringing with him a portfolio shaped across Asia and the Middle East, and a reputation for photographing luxury homes and hotels.
News
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.
Breathing new life into an architectural treasure
Futuna Chapel restoration project architect and trustee Dr Peter Parkes describes almost two decades of heritage conservation on the John Scott-designed Futuna Chapel.
Bosch opens new Experience Centre
Originally established as a training facility for retail partners, the new Auckland space has evolved into a public-facing Experience Centre showcasing the best of Bosch innovation across cooking, dishwashing, laundry and refrigeration.
Projects
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.
Student rooming
Jon Rennie investigates UniLodge Auckland Central by Ashton Mitchell and the evolving ethos, scale, location and social architecture of university student housing and the lifestyle it engenders.
The enduring presence: Choice Plaza (Orient Towers)
Michelle Wang steps inside one of central Auckland’s most unusual towers, the Ron Sang-designed Choice Plaza.
Review
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.
Mr Ward’s Map: Victorian Wellington street by street
Robin Skinner reviews Elizabeth Cox’s impressive new book, which documents the c. 1900 edition of Thomas Ward’s map with accompanying commentary.
Practice
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.
Conserving memory and culture through virtual reality design
Research from Auckland University of Technology explores how photogrammetry and virtual reality support hybrid workflows for conserving at-risk cultural heritage.
Awards
Meet Resene – sponsors of the 2026 Interior Awards
Resene is a founding sponsor of the Interior Awards. 2026 marks 15 years of continued support from the A&D industry stalwarts. We spoke to the team about industry changes, inspiration and being a valued partner to the industry.
Meet Gaggenau – sponsors of the 2026 Interior Awards
Gaggenau has joined the Interior Awards sponsor family for the 2026 programme. We spoke to the team about specific changes they’re seeing in the industry, what inspires them and being such a valued partner to the industry.
People
Colour Collab: Mike Hartley
In this instalment of the Colour Collab series brought to you by Resene, Lloyd Hartley co-founder and director Mike Hartley discusses his architecture, interiors and project management practice.
Designing out waste: Designing out the skip bin
In our second sustainability thought piece from Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects, Rachel MacIntyre looks at why architects are uniquely suited to prevent waste through design.
Politics of place in an election year
Karamia Müller considers how in an election year, it’s easy to retreat into polarising binaries — left versus right, protest versus order, local versus global — yet our spatial lives and architectural issues defy such tidy polarities.
Viewfinder: Six of the best with Masano Kawana
After 26 years abroad, Japanese–Kiwi photographer Masano Kawana has returned to New Zealand, bringing with him a portfolio shaped across Asia and the Middle East, and a reputation for photographing luxury homes and hotels.