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Height of demand

Height of demand

5 Apr 2013

SARNZ’s new CEO, Chris Douglas, looks at the inherent challenges of an industry teetering on the edge of a growth phase

Teena Hale-Pennington officially announced as the NZIA's new Chief Executive

NZIA CEO announced

2 Apr 2013

Teena Hale-Pennington has a track record as a strategist in sustainable development and the provision of affordable housing.

Inspiring change

Inspiring change

29 Mar 2013, Di Worthy

British quantity surveyor Raine Selles landed on our shores nine months ago and has been busy making a difference ever since.

Wall to Wall

Wall to Wall

26 Mar 2013, Justine Harvey

An interview with Bombay-born, Brisbane-based architect Dr Anupama Kundoo’s about her ‘Wall House One to One’ installation.

Massimo Santanicchia visits New Zealand

Massimo Santanicchia in New Zealand

25 Mar 2013, Stephen Olsen

Reykjavik-based Massimo Santanicchia talks about “Meanwhile” – low-budget small scale interventions.

Toyo Ito wins 2013 Architecture Pritzker Prize

2013 Pritzker Prize

19 Mar 2013

Toyo Ito is to receive the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize - architecture’s highest honour.

Olympic goals

Olympic goals

15 Mar 2013, Clare Chapman

PrefabNZ CEO Pamela Bell is a driving force behind the use of prefabrication in New Zealand.

Building momentum

Building momentum

1 Mar 2013, Gerry Brownlee

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says now is the time to support the highest rate of economic growth the South Island has seen for eight years.

Cooking with gas

Cooking with gas

26 Feb 2013, Nicole Stock

Lauren Palmer tells Urbis about her job creating some of the world’s coolest cookware.

Designer interview: Cameron Foggo

Cameron Foggo

18 Feb 2013, Michael Barrett

An expatriate designer sends some thoughts about working here or there, Christchurch and, designing furniture.

Making a stand

Making a stand

5 Feb 2013, Stephanie Hicks

Mount Maunganui furniture designer Dan Gillingham talks about sustainability – and his super-stylish new coat stand.

Australia Day Honours 2013

Australia Day Honours 2013

4 Feb 2013

Members of the architecture and design community honoured for Australia Day 2013.

Gerald Melling remembered

Gerald Melling remembered

21 Jan 2013

An insightful 2007 interview with architect Gerald Melling who passed away in Wellington on 22 December 2012.

With Timothy John

With Timothy John

15 Jan 2013, Nicole Stock

Urbis catches up with Timothy John who debuted his Woven collection at Design55 at Urbis Designday 2012.

Designer Profile: Penny Vernon

Penny Vernon

19 Dec 2012, Nicole Stock

We talk to the Auckland interior designer about working alongside New Zealand’s top architects and her life in design.

Chris Metcalfe

Chris Metcalfe

17 Dec 2012, Kirsten Matthew

This Auckland product and furniture designer makes homewares with both function and form.

Young Achiever

Young Achiever

7 Dec 2012, Di Worthy

The NZIOB 2012 Award winner Brendan Lindsey talks to Di Worthy about his journey to becoming a top achiever.

IFLA50: Keynote speaker preview

IFLA50: Keynote speaker preview

6 Dec 2012, Renée Davies

Two keynote speakers attending next year’s IFLA50World Congress answer some questions about resilient cities and communities.

Q&A - Jessica Knight, Architectural Graduate

Jessica Knight

5 Dec 2012, Claire Ellery

Houses magazine talks to this Architectural Graduate from Strachan Group Architects about her design background.

IFLA50: Keynote speaker preview

IFLA50: Keynote speaker preview

5 Dec 2012, Renée Davies

A few questions for Adrian McGregor, from Australian landscape practice McGregor Coxall, keynote speaker at IFLA50 next year.

Introducing the 2013 Interior Awards jury

Introducing the Interior Awards jury

27 Nov 2012

The 2013 programme has launched with a line-up of top-notch judges.

Ed Cruikshank talks about his design inspiration

Ed Cruikshank in profile

24 Oct 2012, Claire Ellery

The Queenstown-based furniture designer talks to Houses magazine about his international design history.

Architectural graduate Sophie Wylie

With Sophie Wylie

4 Oct 2012, Claire Ellery

Houses magazine talks to this RTA Studio architectural graduate about her design inspirations.

Interview: Simon James

Interview: Simon James

28 Sep 2012, Michael Barrett

Interior talks to the multi-talented designer about Resident, a lighting and furniture export venture.

John McCoy in profile

John McCoy of McCoy and Wixon

12 Sep 2012, Claire Ellery

Director of Dunedin-based practice McCoy and Wixon talks to Houses magazine about architecture and the family business.

Up close & personal: Ian Athfield

Up Close & Personal: Ian Athfield

27 Aug 2012, Nicole Stock

A new book and exhibition gives an insight into the projects and passions of this counter-culture creative.

Interview: Taira Nishizawa

Interview: Taira Nishizawa

9 Aug 2012, Justine Harvey

ArchitectureNZ talks to Japanese architect, Taira Nishizawa, in a two part interview.

Architect Sarah Scott in profile

Sarah Scott in profile

8 Aug 2012, Claire Ellery

Sarah Scott has been living and practising architecture in Wanaka. She talks to Claire Ellery about her life and work.

With designers Andrea Harradine and Todd Stevenson

With Andrea Harradine and Todd Stevenson

16 Jul 2012, Claire Ellery

Houses magazine talks to two metalwork designers about their design inspiration.

Architectural graduate Nathan Edmondston

With Nathan Edmondston

4 Jul 2012, Claire Ellery

MOAA Architects’ Architectural Graduate talks about designing his dream home and finding creative solutions.

The good factor

The good factor

4 Jul 2012, Nicole Stock

Furniture designer Bob McDonald has created collections of stylish simplicity that embrace the archetypal kiwi way of living.

Designer profile: Tim Webber

Designer profile: Tim Webber

29 Jun 2012, Michael Barrett

Inside the furniture designer’s Onehunga workshop, and some questions about art, colour, Milan and prototyping.

Interior Awards and Networking Evening - Image Gallery

Interior Awards Evening - Image Gallery

29 Jun 2012

The winners of the 2012 Interior Awards were celebrated at an evening event at Auckland’s Imperial Lane.

From the outside in

From the outside in

26 Jun 2012, Michael Barrett

A Q+A with Cissy Zhang, a recent Masters in Interior Architecture graduate.

Farewell to Peter Beaven: 1925 - 2012

Farewell to Peter Beaven: 1925 - 2012

6 Jun 2012

One of New Zealand’s most extraordinary architects, Peter Beaven, has died.

Back to memphis

Back to memphis

31 May 2012, Michael Barrett

American textile design specialist David Oakey chats about working with the millennials.

NZIA Gold Medal winner: Pete Bossley

NZIA Gold Medal winner: Pete Bossley

28 May 2012, Justine Harvey

Justine Harvey talks to 2012 NZIA gold medal winner Pete Bossley about his outstanding architectural career.

Profile: Greg Lowe, Group CEO Beca

Profile: Greg Lowe, Group CEO Beca

25 May 2012, Di Worthy

Kiwi Greg Lowe talks with us about his experience in the industry and makes some positive predictions.

Up close with architect Carolyn Smith

Up close with architect Carolyn Smith

23 May 2012, Claire Ellery

Carolyn Smith talks to Houses editor, Claire Ellery, about running a practice and her life in architecture.

Interview: Glenn Murcutt

Interview: Glenn Murcutt

16 May 2012, Marcus Trimble

Marcus Trimble talks to architect Glenn Murcutt about generations of practice.

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