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World Architecture Festival 2022 shortlist revealed – 15 New Zealand projects are in the line-up

World Architecture Festival 2022 shortlist revealed – 15 New Zealand projects are in the line-up

12 Jul 2022

Some of the boldest, most beautiful and innovative projects from around the world have made the shortlist for the 2022 World Architecture Festival.

Whakaora: Our Thriving City ‘design jam’ planned for late July

Whakaora: Our Thriving City ‘design jam’ planned for late July

11 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

There are a few places still available for this 1-day design jam.

Entries open for NUWAO design competition

International nature-based adaptation design competition announced

11 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Entries open for NUWAO design competition. Entrants are required to draw on indigenous knowledge to support climate change adaptation.

Design critical to NZ housing intensification

Design critical to NZ housing intensification

9 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Buchan Auckland principal architect Rob Guild says New Zealand should be looking afield to well-designed cities, such as Melbourne, as housing intensification risks poor design and urban amenity.

Last rites for Athfield-designed church

Last rites for Athfield-designed church

7 Jul 2022, Amanda Harkness

A consent to demolish application was lodged with the Wellington City Council in early June, with demolition set to proceed next week.

3D-tech helps preserve New Zealand’s most important buildings

3D-tech helps preserve New Zealand’s most important buildings

5 Jul 2022, Amanda Harkness

Unitec’s School of Architecture sees a growing need to facilitate and improve conservation practices and enable the creation of a digital database.

Studio Pacific announce promotions across their practice

Studio Pacific announce promotions across their practice

29 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Studio Pacific has recently announced the promotion of 36 of its staff members, 15 of which were promoted to senior roles.

New Zealand Design Pavilion debuts in San Fran

NZ Design Paviion San Francisco

29 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The New Zealand Design Pavilion kicked off on the 20th of June and has brought some of the best Kiwi design and designers to San Francisco.

Winter colour forecast: A warm refuge

Winter colour forecast: A warm refuge

27 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Dulux’s winter 2022 forecast predicts soothing earth-based hues. To showcase these idyllic hues in the home environment, stylist Bree Leech undertook a multi-room makeover.

Jasmax announces 2022 scholarship recipient

Jasmax announces 2022 scholarship recipient

22 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Jasmax scholarship is awarded to students enrolling in the first year of a Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

Ars Electronica Garden Aotearoa exhibition in Wellington

Ars Electronica Garden Aotearoa exhibition in Wellington

21 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

After moving to an online exhibition in 2020 and 2021 due to lockdown, Ars Electronica Garden Aotearoa is open to the public in a physical exhibition for the first time, in Wellington until the 22nd of June.

Australia’s 2022 Gold Medal-winning ‘Master craftsman’ Sean Godsell to present at BuildNZ

Australia’s 2022 Gold Medal-winning ‘Master craftsman’ Sean Godsell to present at BuildNZ

21 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

2022 AIA Gold Medal winner Sean Godsell masterclass, moderated by 2020 NZIA Gold Medal winner Dave Strachan, at BuildNZ.

Pakiata Matariki set to light up Auckland’s Te Komititanga

Pakiata Matariki set to light up Auckland’s Te Komititanga

16 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

As Matariki rises above the horizon in the north-eastern skies of Tāmaki Makaurau, the welcome mat at Te Komititanga will be laid out and Matariki ki te Manawa will begin.

Matariki planting

Matariki Tu Rākau funding

15 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Provided by the Ministry of Primary Industries the Matariki Tu Rākau funding for memorial tree planting applications is open now. This is the final year the grant will be offered.

Seaweed plasterboard set to grow

Seaweed plasterboard set to grow

15 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Andy (Minhong) Park, an international student at The University of Canterbury has developed an eco-friendly wall panel product out of seaweed.

Auckland's sustainability scorecard reveals holes

Auckland’s sustainability scorecard reveals holes

15 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A recent study by Auckland University of Technology shows that Auckland is behind the curve in health and sustainability.

Michael Leng joins Warren and Mahoney Auckland

Michael Leng joins Warren and Mahoney Auckland

13 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Established interior designer Michael Leng joins Warren and Mahoney’s design team as Senior Associate at their Auckland studio.

Jasmax appoints Robert Jahnke as cultural advisor

Jasmax appoints Robert Jahnke as cultural advisor

10 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Jasmax has appointed Professor Robert Jahnke (Ngāi Taharora, Te Whānau a Iritekura, Te Whānau a Rakairoa o Ngāti Porou, Samoan-German-Irish) as te ao Māori Advisor.

The NZIA challenges H1/AS1 delays

The NZIA challenges H1/AS1 delays

8 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

“Living in damp, mouldy, poorly ventilated homes is making New Zealanders sick. In some cases it’s killing us,” architect and Professional Practice Director Marcus Hogan wrote in June last year.

2022 Dulux Colour Awards winners announced

2022 Dulux Colour Awards winners announced

3 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Exceptional projects demonstrating the most ambitious and innovative use of colour in the built environment have been awarded at this year’s 2022 Dulux Colour Awards.

City Rail Link - Final station designs revealed

City Rail Link - Final station designs revealed

1 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The final designs for Auckland’s City Rail Link stations have been revealed. Taking inspiration from Te Ao Mārama, the Māori creation story.

Collaboration creates solutions for earthquake-prone concrete floors

Collaboration creates solutions for earthquake-prone concrete floors

30 May 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

New Zealand researchers have found a way to solve the distinct New Zealand construction threat of earthquake-prone, precast concrete, hollow-core floors.

Herriot Melhuish O 'Neill celebrates 25 years

Herriot Melhuish O ‘Neill celebrates 25 years

26 May 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Founded in Wellington in 1997 by architects Max Herriot and John Melhuish, in 25 years of practice, they’ve designed film studios, civic master plans and everything in between.

Wharenui Harikoa takes form at Objectspace

Wharenui Harikoa takes form at Objectspace

25 May 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Artists Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson are on a journey to create a full-scale Wharenui Harikoa (House of Joy) through brightly coloured crocheted forms.

Pioneering a second life and beyond

The Nest - This year’s winning Brick Bay Folly

11 May 2022, Amanda Harkness

The 2022 Brick Bay Folly design competition was won by Master of Architecture students from the University of Auckland.

Andrew Barrie, elected to Royal Society

Andrew Barrie, elected to Royal Society

10 May 2022

Andrew Barrie, an architecture professor at The University of Auckland, has been elected to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

Design for waterfront Fale Malae takes shape

Design for waterfront Fale Malae takes shape

10 May 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A concept design with sculptural roof has been released for the proposed Fale Malae on Wellington’s waterfront.

‘City of Colour’ exhibition lights up Auckland

‘City of Colour’ exhibition lights up Auckland

6 May 2022

Auckland city centre is looking to welcome those returning to the city with an innovative lighting exhibition, which runs from today until Sunday 22 May.

Finalists revealed – 2022 Interior Awards

Finalists revealed – 2022 Interior Awards

5 May 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Finalists revealed – 2022 Interior Awards. Twenty-seven projects have been shortlisted across 10 categories including emerging design professional and new multi-housing category.

Cottee Parker Architects announces opening of New Zealand studio

Cottee Parker Architects announces opening of New Zealand studio

5 May 2022

Cottee Parker Architects opens their first non-Australian branch, adding to their network of offices currently operating in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival 2022

Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival 2022

3 May 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival is celebrating its 11th year with its biggest programme yet.

AGM announces a new editor for ArchitectureNow.

New editor for ArchitectureNow starts

3 May 2022

Jacinda Rogers has joined AGM as ArchitectureNow’s new editor

Whakarongo installation for Myers Park

Whakarongo installation for Myers Park

28 Apr 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Auckland Council has unveiled artist impressions of a new public artwork set to transform the underpass at the northern end of Myers Park.

Deadline extended for the 2022 Interior Awards

The 2022 Interior Awards - deadline extended

27 Apr 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

You now have until Friday the 29th of April to get your entries in for the 2022 Interior Awards.

Finalists announced: 36th Dulux Colour Awards

Finalists announced: 36th Dulux Colour Awards

21 Apr 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Ten projects from New Zealand have made it to the finals for demonstrating an innovative use of colour

Refreshed and evolved

Refreshed and evolved

13 Apr 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Laminex presents the latest decors offering immersive colour, calming mineral finishes and nature-inspired woodgrains.

Architect Mitchell Coll’s top picks for Open Christchurch 2022

Architect Mitchell Coll’s top picks for Open Christchurch 2022

12 Apr 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

After opening up his home to the public during Open Christchurch 2021, Mitchell Coll of Coll Architecture joined the board of Te Pūtahi: Centre for Architecture and City Making, the organisation behind the annual festival of architectural excellence.

Brick Bay Folly 2023 open for entries

Brick Bay Folly 2023 open for entries

5 Apr 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Entries are now open for the 2023 Brick Bay Folly. Created as an opportunity for architecture students and recent graduates to investigate the intersection between sculpture and architecture.

Architecture Collection – a selection of photos by Mickey Smith

Architecture Collection – a selection of photos by Mickey Smith

4 Apr 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

As a homage to the now-defunct University of Auckland Architecture Library, photographer Mickey Smith has captured a number of never before seen titles.

Craig Hopkins joins Woods Bagot Auckland for city-shaping work

Craig Hopkins joins Woods Bagot Auckland for city-shaping work

28 Mar 2022

Having previously worked for both Buchan and Beca, Craig Hopkins has joined Woods Bagot’s growing Auckland studio as a Senior Associate.

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