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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.

Build to Rent housing surges forward

Build to Rent housing surges forward

16 Apr 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A dedicated Build to Rent (BTR) tracker, designed to benchmark and measure the new housing model, provides insight into BTR’s climbing numbers in Aotearoa.

Fast Forward lecture series

Fast Forward lecture series

11 Apr 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Andrew Maynard (FRAIA), architect Pip Cheshire and architectural historian Julia Gatley, are the headline speakers for this year’s Fast Forward lecture series taking place from 24 April–8 May.

Webb’s auction house launches Design Live

Webb’s auction house launches Design Live

10 Apr 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A new quarterly auction of iconic designers furniture, lighting and other design items from the mid 19th century through to today.

Monk Mackenzie grows leadership team

Monk Mackenzie grows leadership team

10 Apr 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Monk Mackenzie says it has shaped itself for the future by appointing architect Mat Brown as the Managing Principal of its Auckland studio.

WallÉ Mark II set to take shape

WallÉ Mark II set to take shape

5 Apr 2024

Irving Smith Architects continues to further new generations of timber structural buildings with its latest project in Whakatū Nelson’s central CBD.

Disquiet, paintings by Pete Bossley

Disquiet, paintings by Pete Bossley

2 Apr 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

An exhibition of architect Pete Bossley’s painted works from the last five years is taking place from 6–13 April at 55 Mackelvie Street in Auckland.

Dulux Colours of New Zealand Heritage Collection

Dulux Colours of New Zealand Heritage Collection

28 Mar 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Dulux has introduced its new Dulux Colours of New Zealand Heritage Collection — a thoughtfully curated palette inspired by New Zealand’s rich architectural history.

Brick Bay Folly 2025: Call for entries

Brick Bay Folly 2025: Call for entries

25 Mar 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The well-known architecture competition is now taking entries, offering emerging architects the opportunity to realise an installation of their design with a $30,000 grant.

Discover Ōtautahi through its architecture

Discover Ōtautahi through its architecture

22 Mar 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Open Christchurch, the ‘annual festival of architectural excellence,’ returns in early May with a bumper programme prepared by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City Making.

CEO of Te Kāhui Whaihanga to step down

CEO of Te Kāhui Whaihanga to step down

20 Mar 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Te Kāhui Whaihanga CEO Teena Hale Pennington is leaving the NZIA to pursue other opportunities, her last day being 6 March 2024.

2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize announced

2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize announced

20 Mar 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Pritzker Architecture Prize announces Riken Yamamoto, of Yokohama, Japan, as the 2024 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize.

Gold Medal video 2023: Deidre Brown

Gold Medal video 2023: Deidre Brown

12 Mar 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Watch the video honouring the 2023 Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal winner.

Housing Summit 2024

Housing Summit 2024

12 Mar 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The New Zealand Green Building Council Housing Summit will take place on Wednesday 22 May at the Aotea Centre, Auckland.

NZGBC Future Thinker of the Year 2024

Future Thinker of the Year 2024

11 Mar 2024, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The New Zealand Green Building Council’s Future Thinker of the Year award is now taking entries up until Sunday 17th March. Entry info and entry form links here.

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