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Blind, curtain or both? Luxaflex presents LumiShade

Blind, curtain or both? Luxaflex presents LumiShade

2 Nov 2020

Partner content: Find out more about beautifully flexible light control you can walk through, whether open or closed with Luxaflex® LumiShade™.

Australian startup uses AI to shake up town planning

Australian startup uses AI to shake up town planning

2 Nov 2020, Dominica Czaczka

A Gold Coast startup is using AI to streamline and simplify development applications to allow planning consultants to focus on town planning rather than report writing.

Concept design unveiled for Christ Church Cathedral Quarter

Concept design unveiled for Christ Church Cathedral Quarter

30 Oct 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Warren and Mahoney, in association with Snøhetta Architects and Salmond Reed, has released the concept designs for the reinstatement of this iconic South Island landmark.

Auckland Council appoints new head of design office

Auckland Council appoints new head of design office

23 Oct 2020, Landscape Architecture Aotearoa

Landscape Architecture Aotearoa reports on the appointment Lisa Dunshea but says she won’t hold the same power or enjoy the same freedom as her predecessor.

Auckland Architecture Week begins 31 October

Auckland Architecture Week begins 31 October

20 Oct 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Though a full-blown Festival of Architecture was not able to happen this year due to COVID-19, the NZIA Auckland branch will host a week full of events from 31 October to 5 November.

Semi Permanent returns for 2020 – and it’s free for everyone

Semi Permanent returns for 2020 – and it’s free for everyone

16 Oct 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

One day, ten hours, 27 speakers and performers. Semi Permanent Aotearoa is New Zealand’s longest-running creative conference. And this year, for the first time, it’s completely free.

Architect Nick Stevens talks sandcastles and collaboration

Architect Nick Stevens talks sandcastles and collaboration

15 Oct 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The co-founder of Stevens Lawson Architects recounts his journey with architecture and starting a practice from the ground up on a new podcast for creatives.

Interior Awards 2020 student winner on Radio New Zealand

Interior Awards 2020 student winner on Radio New Zealand

13 Oct 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Abdallah Alayan caught up with Jesse Mulligan on Radio New Zealand to discuss his winning project, how the event went and much more. Listen here.

Interior Awards 2020: Social gallery

Interior Awards 2020: Social gallery

13 Oct 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Relive the Interior Awards 2020 event, which took place on 8 October at St Matthew-in-the-City in Auckland, with our gallery of photos from the night.

Auckland professionals launch COVID-19 fundraiser

Auckland professionals launch COVID-19 fundraiser

1 Oct 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

ArchitectureNow columnist Maria Mingallon is among a group of young professionals organising the 10x10 fundraiser for COVID-19 relief.

Ignite Architects appoints new associate in Auckland

Ignite Architects appoints new associate in Auckland

1 Oct 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The firm has recently announced the appointment of Tara-Lee Carden as associate in their Auckland studio.

Canterbury social housing wins at 34th Dulux Colour Awards

Canterbury social housing wins at 34th Dulux Colour Awards

1 Oct 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The New Zealand Grand Prix winner for this year’s awards went to Rohan Collett Architects’ social housing development. See all the winners here.

Jasmax wins at Diversity Awards NZ

Jasmax wins at Diversity Awards NZ

30 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Diversity Works NZ has honoured the firm, in part for the work of Waka Māia – its Māori cultural design advisory team – with the Cultural Celebration Award.

Enter The Architecture Drawing Prize by 2 October 2020

Enter The Architecture Drawing Prize by 2 October 2020

28 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The international competition – curated by the World Architecture Festival, Make Architects and Sir John Soane’s Museum in London – celebrates the architects’ favourite pastime.

Warren and Mahoney expand healthcare leadership with new principal

Warren and Mahoney expand healthcare leadership with new principal

28 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The firm’s Auckland studio has promoted Adele King to principal, an expansion of their leadership team and healthcare specialist team.

Buchan announces two new principals in Christchurch

Buchan announces two new principals in Christchurch

25 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The global firm has recently appointed Raylene McEwan and James Burgess as principals in their Christchurch studio.

Blum opens sustainable and architecturally-designed HQ in Christchurch

Blum opens sustainable and architecturally-designed HQ in Christchurch

24 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The storage company’s new headquarters combines offices, a showroom and warehouse hub for South Island distribution under one Warren and Mahoney-designed roof.

Auckland architectural installation wins Good Design Australia Award

Auckland architectural installation wins Good Design Australia Award

24 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Rainbow Machine, an installation by a team of University of Auckland alumni and staff, was honoured with a Good Design Australia Gold Award.

Jasmax announces Vanessa Carswell as Christchurch studio co-lead

Jasmax announces Vanessa Carswell as Christchurch studio co-lead

24 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Carswell is the firm’s newest South Island principal and will co-lead the Christchurch studio along with principal Chris Jack.

The Pacific Path brings Botanic Gardens Masterplan to life

The Pacific Path brings Botanic Gardens Masterplan to life

24 Sep 2020, Landscape Architecture Aotearoa

Isthmus explores how the implementation of a new path provides a sculptural wayfinding element that connects gardens and provides a canvas for the annual Sculpture Walk.

Winners of the Warren Trust Awards for Architectural Writing announced

Winners of the Warren Trust Awards for Architectural Writing announced

22 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

This year’s winning essays shared a common thread – of faith, both religious and in humanity overall – as well as in the potential of architecture to nurture, uplift and empower.

Brick Bay Folly 2020: Finalists announced

Brick Bay Folly 2020: Finalists announced

21 Sep 2020, Pip Cheshire

Competition chair Pip Cheshire describes the judging process that took place at the end of June to select five outstanding finalists from a field of 24 submissions.

Interior Awards 2020 event postponed to 8 October

Interior Awards 2020 event postponed to 8 October

15 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

With Level 2.5 restrictions continuing in Auckland for a bit longer, we have decided to push the Interior Awards 2020 evening to 8 October.

Christchurch Town Hall entered on New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero

Christchurch Town Hall entered on New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero

14 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Warren and Mahoney modernist building, which was recently renovated after earthquake damage, has been entered as a Category 1 Historic Place.

Understanding window sun exposures and how to benefit from them

Understanding window sun exposures and how to benefit from them

11 Sep 2020

Partner content: Effectively covering windows is key to unlocking greater comforts and energy savings in any build. We explore how.

Vale: Megan Wraight

Vale: Megan Wraight

3 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Influential landscape architect, champion of public space and founder of Wraight + Associates, Megan Wraight, has passed away.

The New Zealand Commercial Project Awards are now open

The New Zealand Commercial Project Awards are now open

2 Sep 2020

Partner content: Celebrate your team and the amazing commercial project they created. Entries open for the 2021 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards.

Architecture+Women.NZ Dulux Awards 2020 Winners Announced

Architecture+Women.NZ Dulux Awards 2020 Winners Announced

1 Sep 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s A+W NZ Dulux Awards – Louise Wright, Jade Kake and Christina van Bohemen.

Achieving electrical safety by design

Achieving electrical safety by design

1 Sep 2020

Partner content: Schneider Electric’s electrical safety solutions provide easy installation and complete protection for your customers.

Obituary: Dr Morris Taylor

Obituary: Dr Morris Taylor

31 Aug 2020, Elizabeth Aitken Rose

The University of Auckland’s Elizabeth Aitken Rose honours Dr Morris Taylor, a notable New Zealand urban planning professional and scholar.

Obituary: Associate Professor Michael Pritchard

Obituary: Associate Professor Michael Pritchard

31 Aug 2020, Elizabeth Aitken Rose

Remembering Michael Pritchard, former Head of the Planning Department and Dean of Faculty at the University of Auckland.

Warren and Mahoney hiring at studios across the country

Warren and Mahoney hiring at studios across the country

26 Aug 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The firm is seeking professionals across sectors and experience levels to join their studios in Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Resource Management Act Randerson Report: Part 2

RMA Randerson Report: Part 2

17 Aug 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

An independent review of the Resource Management Act has been completed. Distinguished Fellow of the NZIA Graeme Scott weighs in on what it means for the industry.

Update: Interior Awards 2020 finalists presentations

Update: Interior Awards 2020 finalists presentations

10 Aug 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

As Auckland heads into another Level 3 COVID-19 lockdown, the 2020 Interior Awards finalists will present to the jury virtually.

Breathing new life into recovered building materials

Breathing new life into recovered building materials

10 Aug 2020

Partner content: After the Kaikoura earthquake Thermosash disassembled a seven-year-old façade for reuse in other projects.

Architect Kerstin Thompson's transformation of a suburban town hall wins top Australian award

Architect Kerstin Thompson’s wins top Australian award

10 Aug 2020, Editorial Desk AAU

In a coup for both heritage architecture and female-led firms, this rescue and restoration of a 1960s town hall wins Victoria’s top architecture award.

Resource Management Act Randerson Report: Part 1

RMA Randerson Report: Part 1

7 Aug 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

An independent review of the Resource Management Act has been completed. Here, the architecture profession weighs in on what it means for the industry.

Statement iD presents Patricia Urqiola for JANUS et Cie

Statement iD presents Patricia Urqiola for JANUS et Cie

5 Aug 2020

Partner content: Urquiola’s new Anatra collection of tables, chairs and sofas redefines cool, effortless style, deep rich hues and unique forms.

Commercial Bay tower opens to tenants

Commercial Bay tower opens to tenants

30 Jul 2020, Ashley Cusick

Take a look inside the new PwC tower, comprising 39 floors and nearly 30,000m2 of glass, as it welcomes its first tenants.

Revit turns 20: Where it all began

Revit turns 20: Where it all began

30 Jul 2020

Architecture firm Herriot Melhuish O’Neill asserts that they were the first New Zealand practice to adopt the modelling software: they reflect on how it all began.

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