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Andy Gentry to lead Woods Bagot’s Auckland studio

Andy Gentry to lead Woods Bagot’s Auckland studio

27 Aug 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The company has announced that the former chair of their Melbourne studio has been selected to lead their team in Auckland.

Kiwi firm CTRL Space shortlisted for Eat Drink Design Awards

Kiwi firm CTRL Space shortlisted for Eat Drink Design Awards

26 Aug 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Three projects across two categories from the Auckland-based team have been named finalists in this year’s Eat Drink Design awards, including Interior Awards finalist Hotel Ponsonby.

New residential development planned for Epsom

New residential development planned for Epsom

24 Aug 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Continuing on the medium-density trend, developers Lamont & Co (also behind recent projects like SKHY, Fabric and The Onehunga Mall Club) have announced a new $35 million project in Epsom.

New Zealand Registered Architects Board names new Chief Executive

New Zealand Registered Architects Board names new Chief Executive

20 Aug 2021

Te Poari Kaihoahoa Ngaio Rēhita o Aotearoa, New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) has appointed Dougal McKechnie as their new Chief Executive, effective 26 August.

Entries open for the Lexus 2022 Design Awards 2022

Entries open for the Lexus 2022 Design Awards 2022

17 Aug 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Submissions are open until 10 October 2021, and entrants will be judged on how their creative ideas anticipate, innovate and captivate.

Cultural design executive appointed to Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa

Cultural design executive appointed to Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa

16 Aug 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Artist and arts and design manager Mei Hill has been appointed to the newly created role of cultural design executive at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa, the commercial arm of central Tāmaki mana whenua Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

Winners of the 2021 NZ Building Industry Awards announced

Winners of the 2021 NZ Building Industry Awards announced

16 Aug 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Held at a gala evening in Auckland’s Cordis Hotel, this year’s ceremony saw public health projects, high-density housing projects and more named as winners.

New associate director appointed at Ignite Architects

New associate director appointed at Ignite Architects

16 Aug 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Previously employed as an associate at Australia’s Grey Puksand, mixed-use specialist Kevin Adasko has been appointed to the firm’s specialist commercial team at their Auckland offices.

Entries open for the 2021 Architectural Writing Awards

Entries open for the 2021 Architectural Writing Awards

12 Aug 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The deadline for entries has been extended to 29 September. Winning pieces can receive up to $2000 in prize money, and this year’s competition is open to all types of writing including poetry, fiction, comics and more.

Te Hono New Plymouth Airport a finalist for UNESCO prize

Te Hono New Plymouth Airport a finalist for UNESCO prize

10 Aug 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The new airport terminal, designed by Beca Architects, has been selected as a finalist for the Prix Versailles, which recognises works that honour cultural heritage.

Superhome National Tours to take place across New Zealand

Superhome National Tours to take place across New Zealand

9 Aug 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

On 14 and 15 August, this special event will give access to houses that are both energy efficient and healthy, with all participating projects being designed and built to the Superhome Movement’s standards.

Reforming the RMA: The landscape architects' perspective

Reforming the RMA: The landscape architects’ perspective

5 Aug 2021, Landscape Architecture Aotearoa

The New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) discusses the upcoming replacements for the RMA saying they welcome the changes, but they do have some concerns.

Maynard Marks appoints new associate director

Maynard Marks appoints new associate director

21 Jul 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Rachel Venables, Fellow of Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA, steps into a new role as principal architect and associate director. She is also a winner of multiple industry awards for residential and furniture design.

Open Christchurch 2022 calls for public nominations

Open Christchurch 2022 calls for public nominations

20 Jul 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Open Christchurch – which sees the public gain access to spaces across the city – will return in 2022, and event organisers are now seeking building nominations for next year’s programme.

Warren and Mahoney appoints new independent director to board

Warren and Mahoney appoints new independent director to board

15 Jul 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The firm, which now operates multi-nationally, has appointed Australian-based Lisa Chung as independent director of the board of directors.

Watch: Interior Awards 2021 video

Watch: Interior Awards 2021 video

8 Jul 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Hear from winners, judges and more; plus, peek inside the sold-out event, attended by over 350 guests, at the 2021 Interior Awards.

Interior Awards 2021: Social gallery

Interior Awards 2021: Social gallery

1 Jul 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

See social snaps from the tenth annual Interior Awards, which was held at Webb’s Auction House and attended by over 350 industry professionals.

The Brake House

The Brake House

29 Jun 2021

Bremworth worked with the current owners of this iconic example of 1970’s Kiwi modernism to revitalise the interiors with natural, sustainable carpets.

Dulux Colour Awards 2021 finalists announced

Dulux Colour Awards 2021 finalists announced

28 Jun 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Eight projects from New Zealand have been included on the shortlist for the 35th Dulux Colour Awards including bold hotels, bright schools and more.

A precinct on the rise: New community vision for Uptown

A precinct on the rise: New community vision for Uptown

25 Jun 2021

The demand for inner city-living and development around the new City Rail Link station is transforming the neighbourhood.

Event: Building for Future

Event: Building for Future

22 Jun 2021

Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City Making hosts this event exploring homes and buildings that are better for people and planet at Tūranga on 29 June 2021.

An interiors masterclass: Watch the 2021 Interior Awards finalist presentations

An interiors masterclass: Watch the 2021 Interior Awards finalist presentations

15 Jun 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

By popular demand, we’ve made the we’ve made the 2021 Interior Awards finalist presentations available to re-watch. See them here.

Vale: Ron Sang

Vale: Ron Sang

15 Jun 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The New Zealand architect and prominent figure in modernist architecture passed away at home surrounded by family on 11 June 2021.

Good foundations: Chief Post Office reopens

Good foundations: Chief Post Office reopens

15 Jun 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The end of four years of City Rail Link-related closure, construction and restoration was celebrated on 6 April, with Auckland’s historic Chief Post Office (CPO) being ‘returned to the city’.

Warren and Mahoney named finalist in the 2021 Diversity Awards

Warren and Mahoney named finalist in the 2021 Diversity Awards

10 Jun 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The architecture firm is in the running for this year’s Diverse Talent prize in this awards programme, which aims to recognize companies at the forefront of inclusion.

New Zealand installation arrives at Venice Biennale

New Zealand installation arrives at Venice Biennale

8 Jun 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

After months of delays, the 17th International Architecture Exhibition of the La Biennale di Venezia has officially opened and New Zealand’s Learning From Trees installation has arrived at the Italian pavilion.

Warren and Mahoney announce leadership appointments across the organisation

Warren and Mahoney announce leadership appointments across the organisation

28 May 2021

The firm has announced a new lot of 21 associate principals, senior associates and associates calling them the “next generation of leaders”.

Eight internal appointments at Ignite Architects

Eight internal appointments at Ignite Architects

27 May 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Two new associates and six associate directors have been appointed across the firm’s New Zealand studios.

New president-elect for the NZIA

New president-elect for the NZIA

20 May 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Judith Taylor FNZIA set to take over from the current president of Te Kāhaui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects, Judi Keith-Brown, in 2022.

Photo essay: Open Christchurch sees over 12,000 visits

Photo essay: Open Christchurch sees over 12,000 visits

20 May 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Bastions of modernist architecture and newly-built residences with grand designs alike were opened to the Cantabrian public last weekend, with attendants saying it helped them re-engage with their city.

Equinox architectural events returns to Auckland

Equinox architectural events returns to Auckland

19 May 2021

Organisers say this boutique architectural event connects design professionals with industry leading products, technologies and suppliers.

New apartment block for Kingsland to go ahead

New apartment block for Kingsland to go ahead

3 May 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Designed by Chow:Hill architects, The Electric will house over thirty separate units in Auckland’s city fringe upon completion, including a 667m2 penthouse.

Brick Bay Folly 2021 open for entries

Brick Bay Folly 2021 open for entries

3 May 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The 2021 Brick Bay Folly programme is now open for entries until 28 June for students and recent graduates to create a design that explores the intersection of sculpture and architecture.

Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival returns for its 10th year

Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival returns for its 10th year

28 Apr 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Starting on 6 May in Auckland and running through June in cities around the country, the programme for the 2021 event is full of important and intriguing stories.

Designer of the Decade update

Designer of the Decade update

27 Apr 2021

After much consideration, it has been decided that the Interior Awards Designer of the Decade award will not go ahead for 2021.

Objectspace video series explores John Scott pou

Objectspace video series explores John Scott pou

27 Apr 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Watch: A new video in Obejctpace’s The Single Object series looks at New Zealand modernist icon John Scott and his use of the pou – a central column – in bringing Māori architecture into the mainstream.

Future Thinker of the Year 2021 announced

Future Thinker of the Year 2021 announced

22 Apr 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Meredith Dale, urban strategist at Auckland-based firm The Urban Advisory was recognised by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZBGC) for her “passion and clear vision”.

Interior Awards: Emerging Design Professional spotlight

Interior Awards: Emerging Design Professional spotlight

22 Apr 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The 2019 Emerging Design Professional, Kristen Basra, tells us what she’s been up to since her Interior Awards win.

Open Christchurch 2021 programme announced

Open Christchurch 2021 programme announced

14 Apr 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Over 40 buildings are included in the line-up for this two-day event on 15 and 16 May 2021, which sees iconic architecture available to the public – some for the first time ever.

Interior Awards 2021: Workplace spotlight

Interior Awards 2021: Workplace spotlight

8 Apr 2021, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Warren and Mahoney’s Dan Kempka reflects on winning the Workplace (over 1000m2) Award for the MediaWorks HQ and what it meant for the design team.

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