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Designs revealed: Sydney Opera House's 'biggest upgrade'

Sydney Opera House’s ‘biggest upgrade’

12 Aug 2016, Linda Cheng

The NSW government has revealed working designs for a comprehensive upgrade of the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House.

A new leader for NZGBC

A new leader for NZGBC

9 Aug 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The New Zealand Green Building Council has just announced the appointment of Andrew Eagles to the position of chief executive.

International competition to design vertical cemetery for Tokyo

Exploring life and death in Tokyo

9 Aug 2016, Louisa Wright

Arch Out Loud has announced an international competition challenging designers to develop proposals for a vertical cemetery.

Finalists announced: Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards

Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards

4 Aug 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Thirty-seven finalists have been announced for the Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards, which celebrates women in construction.

Murcutt’s Australian Islamic Centre

Murcutt’s Australian Islamic Centre

4 Aug 2016, Linda Cheng

Australia’s only Pritzker Prize Laureate Glenn Murcutt’s latest project will be the subject of a new exhibition at the NGV.

Finalists revealed: French memorial

Finalists revealed: French memorial

3 Aug 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The shortlist for the competition to design the French memorial at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park has been revealed.

The future of Auckland

The future of Auckland

3 Aug 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Commentary from built environment professionals on the Panel’s recommendations on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

Excellence for InnoV8

Excellence for InnoV8

28 Jul 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Vodafone’s Jasmax-designed building is the first in Christchurch’s growing innovation precinct to achieve a Green Star rating.

2016 MPavilion designs unveiled

2016 MPavilion designs unveiled

26 Jul 2016, Linda Cheng

The 2016 MPavilion, designed by Indian architect Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai, will be an exploration of handmade architecture.

Winners announced: 2016 Australian Houses Awards

2016 Australian Houses Awards

25 Jul 2016, Editorial Desk AAU

The winners of the 2016 Houses Awards in Australia have been announced, with an apartment taking out the top honour.

2016 Lafarge Holcim Awards for sustainable design open

2016 Lafarge Holcim Awards open

22 Jul 2016, Louisa Wright

Entries are now open for the 2016 Lafarge Holcim Foundation Awards for sustainable design.

A testament to Le Corbusier

A testament to Le Corbusier

20 Jul 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

UNESCO has added 17 projects in 7 countries by Modernist architect Le Corbusier to their World Heritage List.

2016 New Zealand Architecture Awards shortlist

New Zealand Architecture Awards shortlist

19 Jul 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Forty-seven outstanding projects from across the country have been shortlisted for the 2016 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

Regional winners: ADNZ Design Awards

Regional winners: ADNZ Design Awards

16 Jul 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

We showcase a selection of regional winners of the 2016 ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards.

Entries open: Warren Trust Awards 2016

Entries open: Warren Trust Awards 2016

15 Jul 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The NZIA is inviting entries for the 2016 Warren Trust Awards for Architectural Writing.

Zaha Hadid’s first Melbourne tower approved

Zaha Hadid’s first Melbourne tower approved

15 Jul 2016, Linda Cheng

A $300-million tower designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and Plus Architecture has been approved by the Victorian government.

Canterbury's largest trade show

Canterbury’s largest trade show

15 Jul 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Canterbury buildnz | designex event will share the latest industry innovations and concepts to support the rebuild.

2016 RIBA Stirling Prize: shortlist

2016 RIBA Stirling Prize: shortlist

15 Jul 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Royal Institute of British Architects has revealed the shortlist for this year’s Stirling Prize.

The International

The International

14 Jul 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Big plans have been unveiled for the historic Grand Hotel near The University of Auckland on Princes Street.

Local projects under the spotlight at Housing Futures

Local projects under the spotlight

8 Jul 2016, Editorial Desk AAU

A series of case studies at the 2016 Housing Futures forum will examine successful New Zealand and Australian housing models.

Celebrating women in construction

Celebrating women in construction

7 Jul 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Call for entries for the second Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards, celebrating the achievements of women working in construction.

WAF 2016 shortlist announced

WAF 2016 shortlist announced

5 Jul 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Ten New Zealand projects have been shortlisted in the 2016 World Architecture Festival Awards.

Competition to design 33-hectare Science Island in Lithuania announced

Build on Science Island, Lithuania

5 Jul 2016, Louisa Wright

An international competition to design a new 33-hectare Science Island in Lithuania has been announced.

$300k international ideas comp for Sydney's Kensington and Kingsford

$300k international ideas comp for Sydney

1 Jul 2016, Linda Cheng

Randwick City Council is seeking ideas to help direct the sustainable growth and urban redevelopment of two town centres.

Social gallery: 2016 Interior Awards

Social gallery: Pics + Video

1 Jul 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Snapshots and video from the 2016 Interior Awards evening held at St-Matthew-in-the-City, Auckland, on 23 June.

A new player on the skyline

A new player on the skyline

29 Jun 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Resource consent has just been granted for a 52-storey residential high-rise on Customs Street East in Auckland.

2016 Supreme Award winner

2016 Supreme Award winner

23 Jun 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The top prize at the 2016 Interior Awards went to a luxury retail space that works with minimalist and sculptural forms.

2016 Emerging Design Professional Award winner

Passion + technical rigour

23 Jun 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Emerging Design Professional Award went to a passionate, concept-driven young designer at this year’s Interior Awards.

2016 Interior Awards: winners announced

2016 Interior Awards: winners announced

23 Jun 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Elegant refits, innovative use of technology and flexible workplaces were some of the themes in this year’s Interior Awards.

2016 Student Award winner

A meditation on craft

23 Jun 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A highly original project inspired by an award-winning novel has won the Student category award at the 2016 Interior Awards.

Marcel Breuer's only Australian building for sale

Torin factory for sale

23 Jun 2016, Linda Cheng

The only Australian building designed by American modernist architect Marcel Breuer, in Sydney, has been listed for sale.

Fast track to the United States

Fast track to the United States

21 Jun 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

In 2017 Kiwi architects will be able to access a new fast-track procedure for registering as architects in the United States.

Property Industry Awards 2016: winners

Property Industry Awards 2016: winners

20 Jun 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The NZME building took out top award at the 2016 Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards.

Be a part of FESTA 2016

Be a part of FESTA 2016

14 Jun 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The organisers of Christchurch’s Festival of Transitional Architecture (FESTA) are seeking proposals for this year’s event.

Honour for heritage expert

Honour for heritage expert

10 Jun 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Whanganui architect Bruce Dickson has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to architecture.

2016 Serpentine Pavilion revealed

2016 Serpentine Pavilion revealed

8 Jun 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The 2016 BIG-designed Serpentine Pavilion was revealed on 7 June, alongside four newly commissioned Summer Houses.

Kiwi grad wins international design tour

Kiwi grad wins international design tour

7 Jun 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Keri Cunliffe of Studio106 Architect is one of five winners to tour Europe with Dulux’s DIAlogue on Tour scholarship.

Reporting from the front

Reporting from the front

30 May 2016, Justine Harvey

Justine Harvey reports back from the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale, which opened to the public on Saturday 28 May.

Designs of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel stations unveiled

Melbourne’s Metro stations unveiled

27 May 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk, Louisa Wright

Grimshaw Architects, also behind Auckland’s CRL, has designed five new underground train stations for Melbourne Metro Tunnel.

Smales Farm revamped

Smales Farm revamped

20 May 2016, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Smales Farm follows the likes of Wynyard Quarter and will serve as the ‘innovation precinct’ for the North Shore in Auckland.

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