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Creation Stories

Creation Stories

19 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A major exhibition by artist Simon Denny and architectural researcher Karamia Müller is now on at Michael Lett, and Gus Fisher galleries in Auckland.

Auckland’s new planning rules — what you have to know

Auckland’s new planning rules — what you have to know

18 Aug 2022, Janna Hamilton

We provide an overview of Auckland’s new planning rules designed to increase high-density housing near populous CBD and inner-city zones in Auckland.

Auckland high-rise tower granted fast-tracked consent

High-rise tower approved for Auckland

16 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Developer ICD Property has received planning approval to build its new 183m, 55-level high-rise residential tower in central Auckland.

Final curtain call for the St James Theatre?

Final curtain call for the St James Theatre?

16 Aug 2022

In this short video, Green Party MP for Auckland Central, Chlöe Swarbrick, tours the now dilapidated theatre.

in:situ brings leading global architects to Aotearoa

in:situ brings leading global architects to Aotearoa

12 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

On Thursday 17 August, Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA’s mini in:situ will present a fantastic lineup of speakers including acclaimed architects Odile Decq and Mario Cucinella.

Model Citizens returns for Auckland Architecture Week 2022

Model Citizens returns for Auckland Architecture Week 2022

3 Aug 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

We’ve reimagined and reinvigorated our popular Model Citizens competition for the 2022 Auckland Architecture Week. Register your interest today!

New Zealand practice shortlisted for 2022 WAFX Award

New Zealand practice shortlisted for 2022 WAFX Award

27 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A project by a New Zealand architecture practice has been shortlisted in the World Architecture Festivals’s 20 future projects.

NZIOB appoints new Chief Executive

NZIOB appoints new Chief Executive

25 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Pamela Bell has been appointed Chief Executive of the New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB), replacing Malcolm Fleming.

saveBOARD plant opens in Hamilton

saveBOARD plant opens in Hamilton

25 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

saveBOARD, a construction board product made from recycled Tetra Pak cartons has opened a new production plant in Hamilton.

Interior Awards 2022: Social gallery

Interior Awards 2022: Social gallery

22 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Photos from the Interior Awards 2022 are now available to view right here on ArchitectureNow. Experience all the highlights in our exclusive photo gallery.

World Festival of Interiors - INSIDE shortlist announced

World Festival of Interiors - INSIDE shortlist announced

20 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The 2022 INSIDE shortlist reveals the interior design firms with their eyes firmly on the future, with three New Zealand architectural interiors being recognised as some of the world’s best.

24 hour design competition envisages a storm-ravaged Tāmaki Makaurau in 2040

SANNZ 2022 out-of-this-world

19 Jul 2022, Sahil Tiku

The SANNZ University of Auckland Branch presents: The Annual 24hr Design Competition 2022

Insulation standards delayed: New Zealand’s false start in race to zero-carbon building

Insulation standards delayed

17 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

With New Zealand’s building industry racing to zero carbon, the NZGBC says our country has failed to even complete the warmup.

Ignite Architects appoints new senior leaders

Ignite Architects appoints new senior leaders

17 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Ignite Architects has recently announced thirteen senior appointments across their practices.

World Architecture Festival 2022 shortlist revealed – 15 New Zealand projects are in the line-up

World Architecture Festival 2022 shortlist revealed – 15 New Zealand projects are in the line-up

12 Jul 2022

Some of the boldest, most beautiful and innovative projects from around the world have made the shortlist for the 2022 World Architecture Festival.

Whakaora: Our Thriving City ‘design jam’ planned for late July

Whakaora: Our Thriving City ‘design jam’ planned for late July

11 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

There are a few places still available for this 1-day design jam.

Entries open for NUWAO design competition

International nature-based adaptation design competition announced

11 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Entries open for NUWAO design competition. Entrants are required to draw on indigenous knowledge to support climate change adaptation.

Design critical to NZ housing intensification

Design critical to NZ housing intensification

9 Jul 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Buchan Auckland principal architect Rob Guild says New Zealand should be looking afield to well-designed cities, such as Melbourne, as housing intensification risks poor design and urban amenity.

Last rites for Athfield-designed church

Last rites for Athfield-designed church

7 Jul 2022, Amanda Harkness

A consent to demolish application was lodged with the Wellington City Council in early June, with demolition set to proceed next week.

3D-tech helps preserve New Zealand’s most important buildings

3D-tech helps preserve New Zealand’s most important buildings

5 Jul 2022, Amanda Harkness

Unitec’s School of Architecture sees a growing need to facilitate and improve conservation practices and enable the creation of a digital database.

Studio Pacific announce promotions across their practice

Studio Pacific announce promotions across their practice

29 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Studio Pacific has recently announced the promotion of 36 of its staff members, 15 of which were promoted to senior roles.

New Zealand Design Pavilion debuts in San Fran

NZ Design Paviion San Francisco

29 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The New Zealand Design Pavilion kicked off on the 20th of June and has brought some of the best Kiwi design and designers to San Francisco.

Winter colour forecast: A warm refuge

Winter colour forecast: A warm refuge

27 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Dulux’s winter 2022 forecast predicts soothing earth-based hues. To showcase these idyllic hues in the home environment, stylist Bree Leech undertook a multi-room makeover.

Jasmax announces 2022 scholarship recipient

Jasmax announces 2022 scholarship recipient

22 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Jasmax scholarship is awarded to students enrolling in the first year of a Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

Ars Electronica Garden Aotearoa exhibition in Wellington

Ars Electronica Garden Aotearoa exhibition in Wellington

21 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

After moving to an online exhibition in 2020 and 2021 due to lockdown, Ars Electronica Garden Aotearoa is open to the public in a physical exhibition for the first time, in Wellington until the 22nd of June.

Australia’s 2022 Gold Medal-winning ‘Master craftsman’ Sean Godsell to present at BuildNZ

Australia’s 2022 Gold Medal-winning ‘Master craftsman’ Sean Godsell to present at BuildNZ

21 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

2022 AIA Gold Medal winner Sean Godsell masterclass, moderated by 2020 NZIA Gold Medal winner Dave Strachan, at BuildNZ.

Pakiata Matariki set to light up Auckland’s Te Komititanga

Pakiata Matariki set to light up Auckland’s Te Komititanga

16 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

As Matariki rises above the horizon in the north-eastern skies of Tāmaki Makaurau, the welcome mat at Te Komititanga will be laid out and Matariki ki te Manawa will begin.

Matariki planting

Matariki Tu Rākau funding

15 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Provided by the Ministry of Primary Industries the Matariki Tu Rākau funding for memorial tree planting applications is open now. This is the final year the grant will be offered.

Seaweed plasterboard set to grow

Seaweed plasterboard set to grow

15 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Andy (Minhong) Park, an international student at The University of Canterbury has developed an eco-friendly wall panel product out of seaweed.

Auckland's sustainability scorecard reveals holes

Auckland’s sustainability scorecard reveals holes

15 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A recent study by Auckland University of Technology shows that Auckland is behind the curve in health and sustainability.

Michael Leng joins Warren and Mahoney Auckland

Michael Leng joins Warren and Mahoney Auckland

13 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Established interior designer Michael Leng joins Warren and Mahoney’s design team as Senior Associate at their Auckland studio.

Jasmax appoints Robert Jahnke as cultural advisor

Jasmax appoints Robert Jahnke as cultural advisor

10 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Jasmax has appointed Professor Robert Jahnke (Ngāi Taharora, Te Whānau a Iritekura, Te Whānau a Rakairoa o Ngāti Porou, Samoan-German-Irish) as te ao Māori Advisor.

The NZIA challenges H1/AS1 delays

The NZIA challenges H1/AS1 delays

8 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

“Living in damp, mouldy, poorly ventilated homes is making New Zealanders sick. In some cases it’s killing us,” architect and Professional Practice Director Marcus Hogan wrote in June last year.

2022 Dulux Colour Awards winners announced

2022 Dulux Colour Awards winners announced

3 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Exceptional projects demonstrating the most ambitious and innovative use of colour in the built environment have been awarded at this year’s 2022 Dulux Colour Awards.

City Rail Link - Final station designs revealed

City Rail Link - Final station designs revealed

1 Jun 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The final designs for Auckland’s City Rail Link stations have been revealed. Taking inspiration from Te Ao Mārama, the Māori creation story.

Collaboration creates solutions for earthquake-prone concrete floors

Collaboration creates solutions for earthquake-prone concrete floors

30 May 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

New Zealand researchers have found a way to solve the distinct New Zealand construction threat of earthquake-prone, precast concrete, hollow-core floors.

Herriot Melhuish O 'Neill celebrates 25 years

Herriot Melhuish O ‘Neill celebrates 25 years

26 May 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Founded in Wellington in 1997 by architects Max Herriot and John Melhuish, in 25 years of practice, they’ve designed film studios, civic master plans and everything in between.

Wharenui Harikoa takes form at Objectspace

Wharenui Harikoa takes form at Objectspace

25 May 2022, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Artists Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson are on a journey to create a full-scale Wharenui Harikoa (House of Joy) through brightly coloured crocheted forms.

Pioneering a second life and beyond

The Nest - This year’s winning Brick Bay Folly

11 May 2022, Amanda Harkness

The 2022 Brick Bay Folly design competition was won by Master of Architecture students from the University of Auckland.

Andrew Barrie, elected to Royal Society

Andrew Barrie, elected to Royal Society

10 May 2022

Andrew Barrie, an architecture professor at The University of Auckland, has been elected to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

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