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Richard Archbold joins JWA as new partner

Richard Archbold joins JWA as new partner

12 Aug 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

JWA has announced the appointment of former Warren and Mahoney principal and award-winning architect Richard (Arch) Archbold as a new partner.

Architecture students speak out on global warming in TV documentary series

Architecture students speak out on global warming in TV documentary series

7 Aug 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Whakaata Māori series 1.5 Degrees – A Global Warning will feature two University of Auckland architecture students in its sixth episode.

Save the Chateau Tongariro Hotel

Save the Chateau Tongariro Hotel

6 Aug 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A petition has been set up by Mayor Weston Kirton on behalf of Ruapehu District Council to save the iconic chateau. Open now to sign. Hurry, signatures close 31 August.

Book launch: Every Building on Cuba Street

Book launch: Every Building on Cuba Street

30 Jul 2024, Jacinda Rogers

An invaluable record and objet d’art, Andy Spain’s photobook containing a continuous panorama of Cuba Street will be available 8–11 August at Photobook/NZ in Wellington.

Wins for Aotearoa: World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024

Wins for Aotearoa: World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024

26 Jul 2024, Zoë Avery

Zoë Avery writes on hosting the 2024 WGIC in Auckland and — another home-turf feat — Hundertwasser Art Centre’s green roof being recognised with an award.

A new authority for urban designers announced

A new authority for urban designers announced

24 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The establishment of the Urban Designers Institute Aotearoa (UDIA) has been announced this week, introducing accreditation to qualified urban design practitioners.

Have your say: Sustainable Futures Survey

Have your say: Sustainable Futures Survey

23 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Use your voice to help shape the future of a more sustainable architecture, design and construction industry.

Unconventional Disruptors: CoreNet Symposium 2024

Unconventional Disruptors: CoreNet Symposium 2024

19 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Taking place Thursday 15 August, this year’s conference promises to deliver the unconventional, with international and local speakers discussing disruptive futures.

National carbon data initiative announced

National carbon data initiative announced

19 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

BRANZ and Masterspec have partnered to deliver a construction material carbon database launching in 2025 to help reduce the environmental impact of buildings.

Free advanced timber design software launches

Free advanced timber design software launches

16 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Timber Unlimited and CLT Toolbox have launched a new resource to encourage the adoption of new timber design methods in New Zealand — with selected modules for free.

Engineering and architecture firms close the gender pay equity gap

Engineering and architecture firms close the gender pay equity gap

16 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A recent report by The Diversity Agenda shows engineering and architecture firms in New Zealand have closed the gender pay equity gap from 5.6% down to 0.4% in 2024.

2024 Inside shortlist announced

2024 Inside shortlist announced

12 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

This year’s shortlist reveals that two New Zealand interiors projects are in the running to win awards at the global awards event held in Singapore later this year.

Winners announced at the 2024 Interior Awards

Winners announced at the 2024 Interior Awards

12 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Ten projects and one up-and-coming designer were honoured at this year’s Interior Awards.

Duncan Winder: architectural photographs

Duncan Winder: architectural photographs

12 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery presents a selection from the archive of architectural photographer Duncan Winder, curated by Sebastian Clarke.

2024 WAF shortlist announced

2024 WAF shortlist announced

11 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The esteemed architecture awards programme delivered by the World Architecture Festival (WAF) has released its shortlist, with 13 projects from Aotearoa practices making the cut.

Warren Trust Award for Architectural Writing - Entries closing soon

Warren Trust Award for Architectural Writing - Entries closing soon

10 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The building told a story… is the prompt to kickstart your creative journey in this celebrated literary competition brought to you by NZIA and The Warren Trust.

Myers Park’s Waimahara ‘sings’ with you in light and sound

Myers Park’s Waimahara ‘sings’ with you in light and sound

4 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

In what is thought to be a world-first, Waimahara in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland listens and responds when it hears a special waiata.

New Zealand’s top 50 builders of 2023 revealed

New Zealand’s top 50 builders of 2023 revealed

3 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Despite facing many challenges in 2023, New Zealand’s top construction firms continue to get projects off the ground and deliver significant city-shaping developments.

F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship 2024 open for applications

F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship 2024

1 Jul 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Applications have opened for the F. Gordon Fellowship for Public Housing, supported by a grant of $20,000.

The history of three iconic Auckland neighbourhoods

The history of three iconic Auckland neighbourhoods

26 Jun 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Near West, A History of Grey Lynn, Arch Hill and Westmere by Tania Mace, uncovers the history of three of Auckland’s defining central suburbs.

 Ben Hayes celebrates 20 years at RTA Studio

Ben Hayes celebrates 20 years at RTA Studio

25 Jun 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Ben Hayes, Managing Director of RTA Studio, celebrates 20 years of work for the practice. He reflects on his career, early inspiration, diverse experiences, and moving to New Zealand.

Ministry announces new Head of Interiors

Ministry announces new Head of Interiors

24 Jun 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Ministry announces Nancy Disk as interiors lead and is looking forward to the unique perspective she will bring to her role.

CTRL Space celebrates 15 years with a rebrand and new direction

CTRL Space celebrates 15 years with a rebrand and new direction

21 Jun 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

This week, interior architecture and spatial design studio CTRL Space unveiled a rebrand to celebrate its 15th anniversary and transformational design legacy.

Students embark on Homestar 7 renovation

Students embark on Homestar 7 renovation

18 Jun 2024, Sahil Tiku

Students at One Tree College’s Trade Academy have been tasked with an ambitious renovation of a 1970s ex-state house, the first project of its type in New Zealand.

Warren and Mahoney welcomes new senior leadership

Warren and Mahoney welcomes new senior leadership

14 Jun 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Leading New Zealand-based architecture practice Warren and Mahoney has promoted five of its senior team, bolstering its leadership in New Zealand and across the ditch.

Photographer Andy Spain awarded the Ath Cup

Photographer Andy Spain awarded the Ath Cup

13 Jun 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The architectural photographer and Wellingtonian was awarded the Ath Cup by Te Kāhui Whaihanga (Wellington branch), for his work in capturing the capital’s buildings.

BuildNZ panel urges action amid construction slowdown

BuildNZ panel urges action amid construction slowdown

12 Jun 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Partner content: Construction leaders urge swift action to revive New Zealand’s construction sector amidst steep declines in both residential and non-residential activities.

Te Kāhui Whaihanga welcomes its first Māori President

Te Kāhui Whaihanga welcomes its first Māori President

10 Jun 2024, Editorial Desk AAU

Wearing a korowai gifted by Dame Whina Cooper to his mother, Huia Reriti (Ngāi Tahu) was announced the new Perehitini (President) of Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA.

Matariki ki te Manawa

Matariki ki te Manawa

7 Jun 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Tāmaki Makaurau is on the cusp of the biggest city centre celebration of Matariki ever seen with the newest iteration of Matariki ki te Manawa set to cement the new holiday in our hearts and minds.

Unmissable CPD-approved sessions at BuildNZ 2024

Unmissable CPD-approved sessions at BuildNZ 2024

6 Jun 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Partner content: BuildNZ returns 25–26 June, with a curated and impressive schedule of speaker panels, industry sessions, and workshops across the two-day event.

Observation to Action: from photography to urbanism

Observation to Action: from photography to urbanism

6 Jun 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Architecture Centre Inc. is hosting an public lecture by Patrick Reynolds, urbanist and architectural photographer, 12 June, 6 pm at Victoria University of Wellington.

2024 Garvey Cup awarded to Kim Paton

2024 Garvey Cup awarded to Kim Paton

3 Jun 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Kim Paton, director of Objectspace, has been awarded the Garvey Cup in honour of her commitment to supporting architecture and its place in the public realm.

Seeing is believing: site visits, study tours and shores abroad

Seeing is believing

30 May 2024, Sahil Tiku

Sahil Tiku joins a Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA Auckland Branch tour of two very different projects in Tāmaki Makaurau.

So You’re Building: You and the Architect

So You’re Building: You and the Architect

29 May 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

An exhibition and seminar on the work of trail-blazing architect Monica Barham (1920–1983) is taking place at He Waka Tuia in Invercargill from 11 May–16 June 2024.

Futuna Chapel Fund launched

Futuna Chapel Fund launched

16 May 2024, Editorial Desk AAU

The Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust has officially launched the Futuna Chapel Fund.

 Fletcher Building launches low-carbon housing pilot, LowCO

Fletcher Building launches low-carbon housing pilot

10 May 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Fletcher Building’s landmark low-carbon (LowCO) housing pilot in Auckland marks a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint and improving our housing stock.

2024 Firth NZILA Wānanga

2024 Firth NZILA Wānanga

7 May 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Earlybird registration is now available for the 2024 Firth NZILA Wānanga, which will be held in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington from 16–17th May 2024.

BuildNZ 2024: Navigating challenges and shaping the future

BuildNZ 2024: Navigating challenges and shaping the future

7 May 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

New Zealand’s largest trade-only event for people who design, construct and manage the country’s buildings and facilities is happening 25–26 June at Auckland Showgrounds.

Alien Architecture: The Architecture of AI

Alien Architecture: The Architecture of AI

22 Apr 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

British architect, curator, and author Neil Leach will be sharing his theory on AI’s architectural evolution at a free lecture at Auckland University, on 30 April.

Anthony Hōete made a Fellow by the Royal Society Te Apārangi

Anthony Hōete made a Fellow by the Royal Society Te Apārangi

18 Apr 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Professor Anthony Hōete has been made a Ngā Ahurei a Te Apārangi Fellow for his advancement of New Zealand and Māori architecture worldwide.

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