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RSSJeremy Smith considers the Finnish liking for layering and sectioning for the light, with the underlying influence of the Aaltos evident throughout.
Introducing Interior Awards juror Sarosh Mulla of Pac Studio, an innovative, ideas-driven design practice specialising in architecture, interior design and special projects.
In this instalment of the Colour Collab series brought to you by Resene, Warren and Mahoney Senior Associate Daniel Kempka discusses designing deeply empathic spaces.
Karamia Müller considers the ways in which our senses deal with dissonance and contradiction, and what this teaches us.
President of Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Ralph Johns reflects on the importance of slowing down and thinking deeply.
The New Zealand government’s Minister of Housing, Chris Bishop, has very publicly professed admiration for the Japanese urban planning system. Matthew Paetz looks at what might be lost in translation.
Anthony Vile discusses spatial minimums, consumerism and life in medium-density housing.
Editor of Architecture NZ Chris Barton discusses a bonkers idea about ownership of New Zealand’s social housing assets.
Canadian-born American architect Frank Gehry, world-famous for his innovative and daring designs, has passed away aged 96.
Pip Cheshire on the architect’s dilemma in conjuring a sublime experience out of materials that are injurious to an imperilled planet.
21,000 more city centre residents, 17,200 students and 37,000 existing jobs are expected to be within a 12-minute walk of two new stations, post-CRL according to Auckland Council.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the motu who are shaping the future of the industry.
World Architecture Festival finalist in 2024 and 2025, Darryl Church, founder of DCA Architects of Transformation, reports back from Miami.
The Australasian Student Architecture Congress returns to Tāmaki Makaurau.
Brad Luke pays tribute to his Peddlethorp colleague, mentor and friend, and one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most accomplished architects.
Cartoonist and architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
British TV presenter Kevin McCloud joins in the call for support to assist in the preservation of Wellington’s historic Futuna Chapel.
Sustainable architecture advisor Francisco Carbajal looks at how Aotearoa is tracking on its decarbonisation journey and asks whether or not we are at risk of falling behind.
In the final part of the series, see the lectures, workshops and networking events attended by the award-winning writer, architectural graduate and past UoA representative for SANNZ, Sahil Tiku.
Pip Cheshire considers Lyttelton a brave little town, chin first into the blustering southerlies, yet alive with life and energy.
Karamia Müller is captivated by the Rendered Futures exhibition at Objectspace, where drawings unfold as a silent, poetic language.
The demand for Māori involvement in New Zealand’s built environment has grown significantly in the past decade. He Mana Tangata lays out remuneration guidelines.
As senior interior designer at Beca in New Plymouth, Alison Gwerder creates environments that promote and foster community, and enhance our society and culture.
Editor of Architecture NZ, Chris Barton considers New Zealand’s current climate adaptation legislation framework inefficient.
Jasmax has announced the appointment of Tim Melville as Technical Specialist, who brings over 30 years of architectural experience to the role.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the motu who are shaping the future of the industry.
In Part two of this six-part series, Andrew Barrie considers the problems involved in disposing of concrete slabs at a building’s end-of-life.
Pip Cheshire considers two buildings in a bay.
Ministry has announced the appointment of experienced designer Nick Plimmer as Relationships Manager to establish a permanent base in Queenstown.
Pip Cheshire considers the ways in which our universities respond to the evolving expectations of the architecture community.
Karamia Müller considers whether or not raupō architecture, long erased, might not be relics, but rather forks in the road… not artefacts, but provocations.
In this series brought to you by Resene, founder and creative director of Annabel Berry Creative Co, Annabel Berry, discusses breaking boundaries, bold ideas and a world of possibility.
Architecture NZ editor Chris Barton asks why we are designing houses that overheat.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the motu who are shaping the future of the industry.
Embedding public good, design quality, and Te Tiriti Commitments.
Plus Architecture’s New Zealand operations have strengthened the practice’s leadership with the promotion of Elke Vermeulen to Senior Associate.
Karamia Müller sees architecture as an ongoing negotiation between form and feeling.
Ian Lochhead pays tribute to one of the “founding fathers” of New Zealand architecture, 200 years after his birth.
In part one of six parts, Andrew Barrie looks at the ground-breaking methods being developed to dispose of 1200 disaster-compromised houses across Auckland.
Cartoonist and architect Malcolm Walker makes an artistic interpretation of some well-known architects within the industry.