Auckland Architecture Awards 2025: Shortlist announced

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Shortlisted - Housing: Prospect House by MAUD.

Shortlisted - Housing: Prospect House by MAUD. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing: Onetangi Cliff House by Herbst Architects

Shortlisted - Housing: Onetangi Cliff House by Herbst Architects Image: Jackie Meiring

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Shortlisted - Housing: Park Point House by ASC Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Park Point House by ASC Architects. Image: Michael Ng

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Shortlisted - Housing: Sefton House by Ashton Mitchell.

Shortlisted - Housing: Sefton House by Ashton Mitchell. Image: Tom Roberton

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Shortlisted - Housing: Te Arai by Bureaux.

Shortlisted - Housing: Te Arai by Bureaux. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing: Pt Chev House by Crosson Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Pt Chev House by Crosson Architects. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Housing: Sand Boxes by Herbst Maxcey Metropolitan Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Sand Boxes by Herbst Maxcey Metropolitan Architects. Image: Jackie Meiring

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Shortlisted - Housing: 60 x 6 House by Jose Gutierrez.

Shortlisted - Housing: 60 x 6 House by Jose Gutierrez. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing: Palmers Beach House Aotea Great Barrier by Leuschke Group Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Palmers Beach House Aotea Great Barrier by Leuschke Group Architects. Image: Chris Morton

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Shortlisted - Housing: SANDTRAP by Lloyd Hartley Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: SANDTRAP by Lloyd Hartley Architects. Image: David Straight

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Shortlisted - Housing: Muriwai Farmhouse by Mercer and Mercer Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Muriwai Farmhouse by Mercer and Mercer Architects. Image: Grant Davis

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Shortlisted - Housing: Palimpsest House by Monk MacKenzie.

Shortlisted - Housing: Palimpsest House by Monk MacKenzie. Image: Hamish Monk

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Shortlisted - Housing: Kawau Island House by Novak+Middleton.

Shortlisted - Housing: Kawau Island House by Novak+Middleton. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Housing: Bush Block by Patchwork Architecture.

Shortlisted - Housing: Bush Block by Patchwork Architecture. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing: Meadowbank House by Piper Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Meadowbank House by Piper Architects. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Housing: Waiheke House by Rowe Baetens Architecture.

Shortlisted - Housing: Waiheke House by Rowe Baetens Architecture. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: SeaLink Wynyard Ferry Terminal by Architectus.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: SeaLink Wynyard Ferry Terminal by Architectus. Image: Stephen Entwisle

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: 13 Maidstone Street by ASC Architects.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: 13 Maidstone Street by ASC Architects. Image: Jono Parker

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: 303 Remuera Road by Fearon Hay Architects.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: 303 Remuera Road by Fearon Hay Architects. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: The Botanic Clubhouse & Pool House by Pacific Environments.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: The Botanic Clubhouse & Pool House by Pacific Environments. Image: Barry Tobin

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: RTA Studio –  Studio by RTA Studio and Jack McKinney Architects in association.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: RTA Studio – Studio by RTA Studio and Jack McKinney Architects in association. Image: Patrick Reynolds

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Halcyon HQ & Distribution Centre by RTA Studio.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Halcyon HQ & Distribution Centre by RTA Studio. Image: Patrick Reynolds

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Horizon by SkyCity by Warren and Mahoney and Moller Architects.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Horizon by SkyCity by Warren and Mahoney and Moller Architects. Image: Supplied by SkyCity

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: 3 Te Kehu Way by Woods Bagot and Peddle Thorp in association.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: 3 Te Kehu Way by Woods Bagot and Peddle Thorp in association. Image: Jono Parker

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Shortlisted - Education: Mount Albert Grammar School – Nairn Block by ASC Architects.

Shortlisted - Education: Mount Albert Grammar School – Nairn Block by ASC Architects. Image: Michael Ng

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Shortlisted - Education: Pukekohe High School Learning Block by DCA Architects of Transformation.

Shortlisted - Education: Pukekohe High School Learning Block by DCA Architects of Transformation. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Education: AUT Tukutuku by Jasmax.

Shortlisted - Education: AUT Tukutuku by Jasmax. Image: Jasmax .

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Shortlisted - Education: Manutara – Murrays Bay Primary School by Warren and Mahoney.

Shortlisted - Education: Manutara – Murrays Bay Primary School by Warren and Mahoney. Image: Hamish Melville

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Shortlisted - Education: Hiwa – University of Auckland Recreation and Wellness Centre by Warren and Mahoney and MJMA Architecture & Design Toronto.

Shortlisted - Education: Hiwa – University of Auckland Recreation and Wellness Centre by Warren and Mahoney and MJMA Architecture & Design Toronto. Image: Ian Hutchinson

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Shortlisted - Heritage: Grey Lynn Public Conveniences by Matthews & Matthews Architects.

Shortlisted - Heritage: Grey Lynn Public Conveniences by Matthews & Matthews Architects. Image: Mark Smith

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Shortlisted - Heritage: St Mary's Old Convent Chapel Restoration by Salmond Reed Architects.

Shortlisted - Heritage: St Mary’s Old Convent Chapel Restoration by Salmond Reed Architects. Image: Lloyd Macomber

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Wainamu by Bureaux.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Wainamu by Bureaux. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Alberon by Jack McKinney Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Alberon by Jack McKinney Architects. Image: David Straight

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Light Catcher by Jose Gutierrez.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Light Catcher by Jose Gutierrez. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Water View House by llewellyn Architecture.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Water View House by llewellyn Architecture. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Lava Flow by Pac Studio.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Lava Flow by Pac Studio. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: 19Q by SGA - Strachan Group Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: 19Q by SGA - Strachan Group Architects. Image: Hamish Melville

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: St Heliers House by Stevens Lawson Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: St Heliers House by Stevens Lawson Architects. Image: Mark Smith

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Hapua by studio LWA.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Hapua by studio LWA. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Northland Point House by Sumich Chaplin Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Northland Point House by Sumich Chaplin Architects. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Catalina Bay Apartments by Architectus.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Catalina Bay Apartments by Architectus. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Pocket Houses at Avenue Road by Dorrington Atcheson Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Pocket Houses at Avenue Road by Dorrington Atcheson Architects. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: One Saint Stephens by MAP.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: One Saint Stephens by MAP. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Arahia by Monk MacKenzie.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Arahia by Monk MacKenzie. Image: Bayleys

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Lightbox by Novak+Middleton.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Lightbox by Novak+Middleton. Image: Paul McCredie

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Great North Road Apartments by Paul Brown & Associates.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Great North Road Apartments by Paul Brown & Associates. Image: PB&A

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Glenview Apartments by SGA - Strachan Group Architects and Ashton Mitchell Ltd in association.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Glenview Apartments by SGA - Strachan Group Architects and Ashton Mitchell Ltd in association. Image: Hamish Melville

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Waterlily Development by X Studio Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Waterlily Development by X Studio Architects. Image: Wei Hong

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Deloitte Auckland by Fisher Partners and Custance Associates.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Deloitte Auckland by Fisher Partners and Custance Associates. Image: David Straight

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: The High Life by Rogan Nash Architects.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: The High Life by Rogan Nash Architects. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: InterContinental Hotel Auckland by Warren and Mahoney.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: InterContinental Hotel Auckland by Warren and Mahoney. Image: Nicole England

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Horizon by SkyCity by Warren and Mahoney and Moller Architects.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Horizon by SkyCity by Warren and Mahoney and Moller Architects. Image: Supplied by SkyCity

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Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Washworld by Lloyd Hartley Architects.

Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Washworld by Lloyd Hartley Architects. Image: David Straight

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Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Karanga Changing Sheds by Pac Studio.

Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Karanga Changing Sheds by Pac Studio. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Small House in Rocky Bay by Vaughn McQuarrie.

Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Small House in Rocky Bay by Vaughn McQuarrie. Image: Josef Scott

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Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: So Fresh, So Clean by W3.

Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: So Fresh, So Clean by W3. Image: Sammy Ho

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Fifty-six projects have been shortlisted in the 2025 Auckland Architecture Awards. The shortlisted projects were selected from entries in the awards programme of the Auckland Branch of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects.

The shortlist was compiled by a jury led by Guy Tarrant of Guy Tarrant Architects and rounded out by Jasper van der Lingen (Sheppard & Rout), Elspeth Gray (Roberts Gray Architects), Andrea Bell (Bell + Co) and lay juror Katrina Keshaw.

The winners will be announced on Wednesday 30 April.

See above for images of the shortlisted projects, which are:

Housing

Prospect House by MAUD
Park Point House by ASC Architects
Onetangi Cliff House by Herbst Architects
Sefton House by Ashton Mitchell
Te Arai by Bureaux
Pt Chev House by Crosson Architects
Sand Boxes by Herbst Maxcey Metropolitan Architects
60 x 6 House by Jose Gutierrez
Palmers Beach House, Aotea Great Barrier by Leuschke Group Architects
SANDTRAP by Lloyd Hartley Architects
Muriwai Farmhouse by Mercer and Mercer Architects
Palimpsest House by Monk Mackenzie
Kawau Island House by Novak+Middleton
Bush Block by Patchwork Architecture
Meadowbank House by Piper Architects
Waiheke House by Rowe Baetens Architecture

Commercial Architecture

SeaLink Wynyard Ferry Terminal by Architectus
13 Maidstone Street by ASC Architects
303 Remuera Road by Fearon Hay Architects
The Botanic Clubhouse & Pool House by Pacific Environments
RTA Studio – Studio by RTA Studio and Jack McKinney Architects in association
Halcyon HQ & Distribution Centre by RTA Studio
Horizon by SkyCity by Warren and Mahoney and Moller Architects
3 Te Kehu Way by Woods Bagot and Peddle Thorp in association 

Education

Mount Albert Grammar School – Nairn Block by ASC Architects
Pukekohe High School Learning Block by DCA Architects of Transformation
AUT Tukutuku by Jasmax
Manutara – Murrays Bay Primary School by Warren and Mahoney
Hiwa – University of Auckland Recreation and Wellness Centre by Warren and Mahoney and MJMA Architecture & Design Toronto

Heritage

Grey Lynn Public Conveniences by Matthews & Matthews Architects
St Mary’s Old Convent Chapel Restoration by Salmond Reed Architects

Housing – Alterations and Additions

Wainamu by Bureaux
Alberon by Jack McKinney Architects
Light Catcher by Jose Gutierrez
Water View House by llewellyn Architecture
Lava Flow by Pac Studio
19Q by SGA - Strachan Group Architects
St Heliers House by Stevens Lawson Architects
Hapua by studio LWA
Northland Point House by Sumich Chaplin Architects

Housing – Multi Unit

Catalina Bay Apartments by Architectus
Pocket Houses at Avenue Road by Dorrington Atcheson Architects
One Saint Stephens by MAP
Arahia by Monk Mackenzie
Lightbox by Novak+Middleton
Great North Road Apartments by Paul Brown & Associates
Glenview Apartments by SGA - Strachan Group Architects and Ashton Mitchell in association
Waterlily Development by X Studio Architects

Interior Architecture

Deloitte Auckland by Fisher Partners and Custance Associates
The High Life by Rogan Nash Architects
InterContinental Hotel Auckland by Warren and Mahoney
Horizon by SkyCity by Warren and Mahoney and Moller Architects

Small Project Architecture

Washworld by Lloyd Hartley Architects
Karanga Changing Sheds by Pac Studio
Small House in Rocky Bay by Vaughn McQuarrie
So Fresh, So Clean by W3 

The Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA Local Architecture Awards are proudly sponsored by APL and Resene.


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