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Saving public art works of importance

Public art need you

11 Aug 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Public Art Heritage, a new website launched in July, is calling all art and architecture lovers to register artworks of importance to record on its site.

NZIA President’s Award recipients for 2023 named

NZIA President’s Awards 2023

10 Aug 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects has named eight recipients for this year’s President’s Awards.

St James Theatre Auckland: Government pledges $15 million to its restoration

St James Theatre Auckland: Government pledges $15 million to its restoration

10 Aug 2023, Jacinda Rogers

After eight years of campaigning, the Government has finally responded to Aucklanders’ pleas to save the iconic arts venue.

Designing Dreams returns, with a second six-episode series screening on Prime

Designing Dreams back with a second series

3 Aug 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Matthew Ridge-hosted series is due to begin on Monday 14 August, at 8.30pm on Prime.

Claude Megson’s Barr House on the market

Claude Megson’s Barr House on the market

2 Aug 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Described as one of the architect’s most daring and experimental homes, the Barr House in Meadowbank is now for sale.

The Warren Trust writing comp is back

The Warren Trust writing comp is back

31 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

With a chance to win up to $2000 in prize money, this year entrants respond to the theme ‘How has architecture shaped your world?’ with a piece of creative writing.

Jasmax to design new Plant Health and Environment Laboratory

Jasmax to design new Plant Health and Environment Laboratory

31 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The new lab in Mt Albert, Auckland will help to safeguard New Zealand’s horticultural industry from costly pests and diseases that threaten our crops and food sources.

A (not so) new home for design in Aotearoa

A (not so) new home for design in Aotearoa

26 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A year out from toasting the organisation’s 20th birthday, Objectspace is celebrating an influx of support from the newly established Designers’ Collective.

Calibre. A new design standard.

Calibre. A new design standard.

25 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Gerard Roofs launches contemporary, streamlined steel roof panel system, Calibre.

Garvey Cup presented to David Waters of APL

Garvey Cup presented to David Waters

25 Jul 2023

The Auckland branch of the NZIA presented APL’s David Waters with the Garvey Cup for services to architecture.

Expanded drawing explored at Te Auaha Gallery exhibition, Old House

Expanded drawing explored at Te Auaha Gallery exhibition, Old House

13 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington academic Simon Twose’s installation in Wellington gallery delves into the concept of expanded drawing.

Matariki: Neon lights reference Auckland CBD's culinary history

Matariki: Neon lights reference Auckland CBD’s culinary history

12 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Taurima draws on hospitality and manaakitanga with culinary-inspired art installation referencing the traditional use of the land where Auckland’s Elliot Street now stands.

Future focus in Uptown

Future focus in Uptown

7 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

More than 500 architecture and urban design students in Tāmaki Makaurau have been asked to re-imagine a rejuvenated Uptown district, on the city’s fringe.

Open Christchurch 2023

Open Christchurch 2023

6 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Architect Matthew Webby visits a stellar range of architectural projects and spaces that contribute to Otautahi’s unique sense of place.

Interior Awards 2023: Social gallery

Interior Awards 2023: Social gallery

5 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Photos from the Interior Awards 2023 are now available to view right here on ArchitectureNow. Experience all the highlights from the celebratory night in our exclusive photo gallery.

Entries open for The Architecture Drawing Prize 2023

Entries open for The Architecture Drawing Prize 2023

4 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Architecture Drawing Prize is back, with entries now open. Entries can include hand-drawn, digital and hybrid architectural drawings, and close on 8 September 2023.

New architectural fellowship opens today

New architectural fellowship opens today

3 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Entries for the inaugural F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship for Public Housing opened today with $20,000 to be awarded annually for research towards the betterment of public housing in Aotearoa.

Elisapeta Heta to represent NZIA and Ngā Aho at World Congress of Architects

Elisapeta Heta to represent NZIA and Ngā Aho at World Congress of Architects

27 Jun 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Elisapeta Heta will represent Ngā Aho and Te Kāhui Whaihanga at the (UIA) World Congress of Architects, taking place in Copenhagen from 2-6 July.

Record number of entries for the 2023 Timber Design Awards

Record number of entries for the 2023 Timber Design Awards

27 Jun 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Timber Design Awards have announced that this year’s event has hit record numbers — including entries into their three new categories in a great show of support from the industry.

The NZIA announce a new President Elect

New President Elect, Huia Reriti

22 Jun 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The NZIA has announced that Huia Reriti of +MAP Architecture will be their next President Elect taking over from current President Judith Taylor in 2024.

Denmark’s 3daysofdesign inspires

Two New Zealand designers are inspired by 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen

21 Jun 2023, Alex McLeod, Tomi Williams

Denmark’s 3daysofdesign inspires Tomi Williams and Alex McLeod from interior design studio at.space

CoHo Hui 3: Collective housing models conference

CoHo Hui 3: Tickets available now

15 Jun 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Aotearoa’s collective housing conference CoHo Hui is back for 2023! Hosted by The Housing Innovation Society and the AUT School of Future Environments.

Grimshaw opens Auckland studio

Grimshaw opens Auckland studio

14 Jun 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Global architecture firm Grimshaw opens Auckland studio, to be led by Neil Stonell.

First look at luxury hotel JW Marriott Auckland's $25M refurbishment

First look at luxury hotel JW Marriott Auckland’s $25M refurbishment

7 Jun 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The reimagined hotel rooms are promised to offer guests “a moment of mindfulness and tranquillity in Auckland’s CBD”.

Industry insights from New Zealand's top construction professionals

Industry insights from New Zealand’s top construction professionals

6 Jun 2023

Join some of New Zealand’s top builders and industry experts at BuildNZ on 20 and 21 June, as they weigh in on the construction market outlook for New Zealand.

Wellington’s new convention centre, Tākina, has officially opened

Wellington’s new convention centre, Tākina, has officially opened

6 Jun 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

After nearly three years of construction, Wellington’s new convention centre Tākina is officially open.

The APT Innovation in Design Awards 2023: Meet the judges

The APT Innovation in Design Awards 2023: Meet the judges

23 May 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Meet the diverse panel of internationally renowned judges. Submit your entry by 31 May and be in to win a trip to Palm Springs Modernism Week.

Mānawatia a Matariki - W+M launches open design competition

Mānawatia a Matariki - W+M launches open design competition

15 May 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Warren and Mahoney has launched an open design competition, to reimagine the lobby of their Christchurch studio and celebrate the rise of Matariki and Puanga.

Navigating Better Māori Design Integration within our Built Environment

An unmissable Keynote at BuildNZ

9 May 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

‘Navigating Better Māori Design Integration within our Built Environment’, features Debbie Tikau, Director of Tipu Design and Huia Ketiri, Director of +MAP Architecture and NZIA President-elect.

$250 million student village opens: 20 years in the making

$250 million student village opens: 20 years in the making

8 May 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The opening of the country’s largest student accommodation facility is set to boost the infrastructure of New Zealand’s tertiary education sector.

In defence of modernism

In defence of modernism

3 May 2023, Peter Parkes

Architect Peter Parkes gives a different reading of Branko Mitrovic’s Architectural Principles in the Age of Fraud.

CoreNet Symposium returns to Shed 10

CoreNet Symposium returns to Shed 10

28 Apr 2023

The 2023 CoreNet symposium on Thursday 17 May at Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland, features an inspiring lineup of local and international speakers.

Top picks: Open Christchurch 2023

Top picks: Open Christchurch 2023

26 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Christchurch-based architect Abigail Hurst chooses her top six projects for Open Christchurch 2023, an architectural open -day for all architecture lovers coming up on 6–7 May.

Wood Melbourne's new Kiwi collab

Wood Melbourne’s new Kiwi collab

21 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Wood Melbourne’s characteristic circular and square faucet handles get a jolt of colour courtesy of Dunedin-native, New York-based designer and editor Georgina McWhirter.

Character Studies: NZIA Gold Medal lecture tour

2023 NZIA Gold Medal lecture tour

20 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Presenting ‘Character studies’, renowned design duo and 2022 Gold Medal recipients Nicholas Stevens and Gary Lawson, speak on the places, people and histories woven into their architecture.

Eqo Leung joins GHDWoodhead creativespaces

Accomplished architect joins GHDWoodhead creativespaces

19 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

GHDWoodhead creativespaces welcomes Eqo Leung, an accomplished architect and National Design Leader, to their architecture studio.

Waikato Theatre connects to river

Waikato Theatre connects to river

12 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Work has begun on Kirikiriroa Hamilton’s new performing arts centre, designed by Jasmax in collaboration with British theatre design consultants Charcoalblue’s Melbourne studio.

Discover what’s new at BuildNZ 2023

Discover what’s new at BuildNZ 2023

11 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Explore the latest innovations at New Zealand’s largest trade-only expo for building & infrastructure professionals. Two days only, 20-21 June, Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland.

Warren and Mahoney adds new urban design and landscape architecture service offer

Leading practice expands urban and landscape architecture service

7 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Warren and Mahoney has formed a new Urban Design and Landscape Architecture service offer which brings together leading experts in New Zealand and Australia.

Urbanism brains descend on Auckland

Urbanism brains descend on Auckland

31 Mar 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Urban Design Forum’s UrbanismNZ 2023 Conference is coming to Tāmaki Makaurau on 27-28 April, where industry experts will discuss the critical urbanism issues in Aotearoa.

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