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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.

Architectus and Cheshire Architects in $400m Takapuna regeneration

Architectus and Cheshire Architects in $400m Takapuna regeneration

24 Mar 2022

Masterplan for the $400m Takapuna Central project designed by Architectus and Cheshire Architects

Jasmax promotes Elisapeta Heta to Principal

Jasmax promotes Elisapeta Heta to Principal

17 Mar 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Elisapeta Heta has joined the practice’s Principal team, leading its bicultural design strategy.

Sutton House and garden listed as Category 1 historic place

Sutton House and garden listed as Category 1 historic place

11 Mar 2022

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has entered Bill Sutton’s home studio and garden in Christchurch as a Category 1 property on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero.

New Chairperson for Warren and Mahoney

New Chairperson for Warren and Mahoney

10 Mar 2022

Andrew Tu’inukuafe set to take over from current Chair Graeme Finlay in April.

Enduring architecture award-winning house on the market

Enduring architecture award-winning house on the market

9 Mar 2022

Designed by John Sutherland, the house was recognised with an Enduring Architecture award by the NZIA in 2004.

Vale: Lillian Chrystall

Vale: Lillian Chrystall

1 Mar 2022

The pioneering female architect was recognised throughout her career for her contributions to the architectural community.

Festival of architectural excellence, Open Christchurch returns for a second time

Open Christchurch returns for 2022

22 Feb 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Open Christchurch, the weekend-long annual festival of architectural excellence is set to return for 2022.

Architect Julie Stout awarded highest honour in New Zealand architecture

Architect Julie Stout awarded highest honour in New Zealand architecture

16 Feb 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Architect, educator, activist and ambassador Julie Stout has been named Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects 2021 Gold Medallist – the highest individual architecture honour in Aotearoa.

Plus Architecture announces new senior appointments

Plus Architecture announces new senior appointments

7 Feb 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Plus Architecture has commenced its 25th year of operation by announcing new senior appointments across Australia and New Zealand studios.

Interior Awards 2022: Meet the jury

Interior Awards 2022: Meet the jury

2 Feb 2022

The 2022 jury who will be selecting this year’s top interiors has a deep well of experience, both internationally and within New Zealand.

Housing is homemaking in New Zealand

Housing is homemaking in New Zealand

2 Feb 2022

2021 Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Sir Ian Athfield Award for Housing recipient Lisa Webb says architects need to “be louder” in the debate around this country’s housing crisis.

Entries for the 2022 Interior Awards now open

Entries for the 2022 Interior Awards now open

26 Jan 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Entries are now open for the 2022 Interior Awards. Submit your projects to be in to win your share of over $7000 in prizes. See all the important dates for this year’s programme here.

Kāinga Ora announces important changes for architects

Kāinga Ora announces important changes for architects

21 Jan 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Changes are coming to the way Kāinga Ora works with architects, with the establishment of preferred supplier panels.

Wellington School of Architecture’s focus on mātauranga Māori to increase with new specialisation

Wellington School of Architecture increases focus on mātauranga Māori

19 Jan 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

From this year, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Architecture will offer a new specialisation for students to focus on mātauranga Māori.

Video: Jeff Thomson's "Mesh" at Brick Bay

Video: Jeff Thomson’s “Mesh” at Brick Bay

14 Jan 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Jeff Thomson’s latest addition to the Brick Bay Sculpture park is the site-specific “Mesh”.

EQC claim "stunning" results for CLT in latest research

EQC claim “stunning” results for CLT in latest research

10 Dec 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

New research claims cross-laminated timber (CLT) walls are feasible and cost-competitive with steel or concrete systems in low-rise buildings and could offer significant environmental benefits.

36th Dulux Colour Awards call for submissions

36th Dulux Colour Awards call for submissions

3 Dec 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Design professionals are invited to enter the annual celebration of colour and its use in the built environment. Entries close 28 February 2022.

Rainbow excellence shines brightly in midst of the pandemic

Rainbow excellence shines brightly in midst of the pandemic

30 Nov 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The winners of the 2021 Rainbow Excellence Awards were announced in a live virtual awards presentation on Thursday 25 November, with interior architecture practice Spaceworks taking out the Supreme Award.

‘Women's mental health in construction’ study needs you

‘Women’s mental health in construction’ study needs you

25 Nov 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A group of researchers at AUT is looking for women in the New Zealand construction industry to contribute to their mental health study.

Claude Megson recognised in UK civic architecture journal

Claude Megson recognised in UK civic architecture journal

25 Nov 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A comprehensive review of the work of New Zealand architect Claude Megson and its relevance to the UK contemporary scene has appeared in the UK Journal of Civic Architecture, edited by Patrick Lynch.

The Diary of a Debacle: The Slum Enabling Act and Other Matters

The Diary of a Debacle: The Slum Enabling Act and Other Matters

24 Nov 2021, Julie Stout

Past Chair Urban Auckland Julie Stout says the proposed Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Bill creates a blanket approach to city planning.

Scion Innovation Hub receives global recognition

Scion Innovation Hub receives global recognition

20 Nov 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Scion Innovation Hub Te Whare Nui o Tuteata has won the top award in the Higher Education and Research category at the World Architecture Festival (WAF).

Velodrome plan spins its wheels

Velodrome plan spins its wheels

19 Nov 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A design consortium has spent the past 15 years working on a scheme to cover and upgrade Whanganui’s 26-year-old velodrome, which is in a state of disrepair.

11,000-piece artwork set to welcome visitors to Te Pae Christchurch

11,000-piece artwork set to welcome visitors to Te Pae Christchurch

19 Nov 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A major new artwork by artist Lonnie Hutchinson, entitled Hana, will soon be installed in the foyer of Te Pae Christchurch, ahead of the Convention Centre’s planned opening in December.

YMCA Ōtautahi Christchurch – investing in the next generation

YMCA Ōtautahi Christchurch – investing in the next generation

19 Nov 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The government’s shovel-ready initiative has given the go-ahead to a major development of YMCA’s Ōtautahi Christchurch city site.

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