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F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship for Public Housing 2024 winner

Awards | Patrick Kelly, an architect working in Naarm Melbourne, Australia, has been awarded the 2024 F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship for Public Housing by the NZIA.

Restored Pearson House becomes historic gateway

News | The c. 1926 heritage-listed neo-Georgian building in Auckland’s Parnell has recently undergone seismic strengthening and a refurbishment that links the old with the new.

8 Willis Street recognised as green building leader

Awards | 8 Willis Street has been honoured with a Highly Commended award at the World Green Building Council’s Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Buildings Awards.

From Sápmi to Aotearoa

News | Objectspace brings Sámi artist and architect Joar Nango and collaborators to Auckland whose site-specific works build on a nomadic Sámi architectural library. Opens 29 November.

Studio Pacific announces changes to Board of Directors

News | Studio Pacific has announced changes to the Board of Directors, saying farewell to Linda Meade and welcoming Leopino (Leo) Foliaki in the role of Independent Director.

History made at WAF 2024

Awards | World Architecture Festival 2024 had New Zealand architecture gunning for some of the prestigious programme’s most revered awards. Find out what projects took home awards.

Urgent: Submissions needed to save Te Ngākau Civic Square taonga

News | Wellington City Council has released plans for Te Ngākau Civic Square which will affect public artworks in the precinct. Be quick, submissions close 5pm, 13 November.

Six female-led Kiwi businesses granted interest-free loans

News | Coralus (formerly SheEO) has granted interest-free loans to six female or non-binary businesses including Matakohe Architecture + Urbanism, led by Jade Kake.

Platform 24 - Craft Encounters

News | Opening 17 November in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Platform 24 is a craft forum and networking event showcasing ten well-known New Zealand designer/makers.

Auckland Design Week returns in 2025

News | Building on its successful 2024 launch, the week-long celebration of design will return 3–9 March 2025 with international designer Karim Rashid as keynote speaker.