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Housing Summit 2022

Housing Summit 2022

13 Sep 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Join hundreds of people who want our homes to be better, healthier, low carbon places in which New Zealanders thrive at the Housing Summit 2022.

Allproof’s new solar panel install saves 50 tonnes of C02 every year

Allproof undertake massive solar panel install

9 Sep 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The 449 solar panels installed in their Auckland manufacturing facility is considered a huge milestone for the plumbing product company.

Entries open for 2022 architecture writing competition

Entries open for 2022 architecture writing competition

5 Sep 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Warren Trust Awards for Architectural Writing are now open. Lovers of architectural writing can have their voices heard with the chance to win prizes.

Walls to Live Beside, Rooms to Own

Walls to Live Beside, Rooms to Own

2 Sep 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Life at home and housing in Aotearoa: A new exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki opening 3rd September. Admission is free.

A love letter to the land and sea

A love letter to the land and sea

26 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A new book by artist and designer David Trubridge, The Other Way is a profound meditation on our relationship to the natural world.

Te Tangi a te Manu, a taonga for assessing Aotearoa’s landscape

A taonga for assessing Aotearoa’s landscape

26 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Te Tangi a te Manu — Aotearoa New Zealand Landscape Assessment Guidelines are set to become a key resource for professionals working in resource management.

2022 New Zealand Architecture Awards: Shortlist announced

2022 New Zealand Architecture Awards: Shortlist announced

23 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Announcing 47 finalists across 12 categories in this year’s New Zealand Architecture Awards programme.

The Architecture Drawing Prize 2022 entries now open

Entries now open for The Architecture Drawing Prize 2022

22 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

World Architecture Festival (WAF) is calling for entries for the sixth edition of The Architecture Drawing Prize.

ADNZ Appoints Chief Executive Officer

ADNZ Appoints Chief Executive Officer

22 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) Appoints Chief Executive Officer

Vale: Sir Miles Warren

Vale: Sir Miles Warren

22 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Sir Miles Warren, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most influential and leading architects, has passed away (10 May 1929 – 9 August 2022). He was 93.

Creation Stories

Creation Stories

19 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A major exhibition by artist Simon Denny and architectural researcher Karamia Müller is now on at Michael Lett, and Gus Fisher galleries in Auckland.

Auckland’s new planning rules — what you have to know

Auckland’s new planning rules — what you have to know

18 Aug 2022, Janna Hamilton

We provide an overview of Auckland’s new planning rules designed to increase high-density housing near populous CBD and inner-city zones in Auckland.

Auckland high-rise tower granted fast-tracked consent

High-rise tower approved for Auckland

16 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Developer ICD Property has received planning approval to build its new 183m, 55-level high-rise residential tower in central Auckland.

Final curtain call for the St James Theatre?

Final curtain call for the St James Theatre?

16 Aug 2022

In this short video, Green Party MP for Auckland Central, Chlöe Swarbrick, tours the now dilapidated theatre.

in:situ brings leading global architects to Aotearoa

in:situ brings leading global architects to Aotearoa

12 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

On Thursday 17 August, Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA’s mini in:situ will present a fantastic lineup of speakers including acclaimed architects Odile Decq and Mario Cucinella.

Model Citizens returns for Auckland Architecture Week 2022

Model Citizens returns for Auckland Architecture Week 2022

3 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

We’ve reimagined and reinvigorated our popular Model Citizens competition for the 2022 Auckland Architecture Week. Register your interest today!

New Zealand practice shortlisted for 2022 WAFX Award

New Zealand practice shortlisted for 2022 WAFX Award

27 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A project by a New Zealand architecture practice has been shortlisted in the World Architecture Festivals’s 20 future projects.

NZIOB appoints new Chief Executive

NZIOB appoints new Chief Executive

25 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Pamela Bell has been appointed Chief Executive of the New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB), replacing Malcolm Fleming.

saveBOARD plant opens in Hamilton

saveBOARD plant opens in Hamilton

25 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

saveBOARD, a construction board product made from recycled Tetra Pak cartons has opened a new production plant in Hamilton.

Interior Awards 2022: Social gallery

Interior Awards 2022: Social gallery

22 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Photos from the Interior Awards 2022 are now available to view right here on ArchitectureNow. Experience all the highlights in our exclusive photo gallery.

World Festival of Interiors - INSIDE shortlist announced

World Festival of Interiors - INSIDE shortlist announced

20 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The 2022 INSIDE shortlist reveals the interior design firms with their eyes firmly on the future, with three New Zealand architectural interiors being recognised as some of the world’s best.

24 hour design competition envisages a storm-ravaged Tāmaki Makaurau in 2040

SANNZ 2022 out-of-this-world

19 Jul 2022, Sahil Tiku

The SANNZ University of Auckland Branch presents: The Annual 24hr Design Competition 2022

Insulation standards delayed: New Zealand’s false start in race to zero-carbon building

Insulation standards delayed

17 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

With New Zealand’s building industry racing to zero carbon, the NZGBC says our country has failed to even complete the warmup.

Ignite Architects appoints new senior leaders

Ignite Architects appoints new senior leaders

17 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Ignite Architects has recently announced thirteen senior appointments across their practices.

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.

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