Architecture Now
Loading...
  • Home
  • News
  • Projects
  • Review
  • Practice
  • People
  • Awards
  • Magazine

News

RSS
  • All
  • Careers
  • Events
  • Competitons
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.

Stylish, smart, simple: Can a home really be all three?

Stylish, smart, simple: Can a home really be all three?

22 Jul 2020

Partner content: PDL by Schneider Electric’s new Iconic® range allows you to create smart homes without compromising on style.

Touchless control with Luxaflex Roller Blinds

Touchless control with Luxaflex Roller Blinds

21 Jul 2020

Partner content: Motorisation and automation options enhance Luxaflex® Roller Blinds to give you complete, touchless control of your space’s symphony of light.

Wingate Architects appoints new principal

Wingate Architects appoints new principal

17 Jul 2020

Architect Jonathan Gibb has been announced as the firm’s newest principal.

Print Space: Architecture Publishing in Aotearoa panel discussion

Print Space: Architecture Publishing in Aotearoa panel discussion

14 Jul 2020

This panel discussion, featuring Architecture NZ editor Chris Barton, will take place at Objectspace gallery on 20 July 2020.

Objectspace launches Pledge to the Plinth

Objectspace launches Pledge to the Plinth

8 Jul 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Ponsonby-based gallery has launched a $40,000 crowd-funding campaign in a bid to continue their support of Kiwi art and design.

Architecture + Women NZ and Dulux announce finalists for 2020 Awards

Architecture + Women NZ and Dulux announce finalists for 2020 Awards

2 Jul 2020, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Five finalists in each of the programme’s three categories have been selected. Find out who’s on the shortlist.

Finalists announced for Brick Bay Nohonga design challenge

Finalists announced for Brick Bay Nohonga design challenge

25 Jun 2020, Landscape Architecture Aotearoa

The Auckland branch of the NZILA/Brick Bay have announced five finalists in the Nogonga design competition: see the creative seat designs here.

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Kada

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Kada

23 Jun 2020

The Interior Awards wouldn’t be possible without companies that are dedicated to good design. The people behind 2020 sponsor Kada tell us what’s been inspiring them.

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Blum New Zealand

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Blum New Zealand

23 Jun 2020

The Interior Awards wouldn’t be possible without companies that are dedicated to good design. Blum shares a few favourites to read, listen to and be inspired by.

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Resene

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Resene

23 Jun 2020

The Interior Awards wouldn’t be possible without companies that are dedicated to good design. Some of the team at long-time sponsor Resene tell us what inspires them.

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Luxaflex

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Luxaflex

23 Jun 2020

The Interior Awards wouldn’t be possible without companies that are dedicated to good design. 2020 sponsor Luxaflex shares with us what’s been inspiring them lately.

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Décortech

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Décortech

23 Jun 2020

The Interior Awards wouldn’t be possible without companies that are dedicated to good design. Some of the team at Décortech tell us about their favourite things.

Interior Awards 2020: Meet ECC

Interior Awards 2020: Meet ECC

22 Jun 2020

The Interior Awards wouldn’t be possible without companies that are dedicated to good design. The faces behind ECC share what’s been inspiring them lately.

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Viridian

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Viridian

22 Jun 2020

The Interior Awards wouldn’t be possible without companies that are dedicated to good design. Viridian shares with us their favourite reads, listens and designs.

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Inzide

Interior Awards 2020: Meet Inzide

22 Jun 2020

The Interior Awards wouldn’t be possible without companies who are dedicated to good design. Inzide tells us about their favourite podcasts, books, designs and more.

more
loading

Get the best delivered to your inbox

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Mobile site
AGM Publishing Limited
  • About us
  • Contributors
  • Advertise
  • Privacy policy
  • Contact
  • Terms of use
Copyright © 2025 AGM A Division of BCI Central