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Pip Cheshire believes dry, secure and affordable housing should be part of our national infrastructure, and that the crux of the housing issue lies in inherited social constructs.
Patrick Sherwood writes on the influence of slick marketing on the architecture industry.
Editor Chris Barton writes on the expected frequency of extreme weather in New Zealand and outlines why the profession needs to make climate change its focus.
We talk to Interior Awards 2023 juror Tessa Pawson about the conversation of craft, the power of collaboration, and projects that challenge us.
With a background in theatre and music, Mark Gascoigne switched things up by deciding on a career in architecture.
Sarosh Mulla pays tribute to Jeremy Salmond (2 January 1944–3 January 2023), one of New Zealand’s most highly respected heritage and conservation architects.
Renowned landscape architect Dr. Jala Makhzoumi will be an in-person keynote presenter at the 2023 NZILA Firth Conference in Nelson in May.
Tom Dixon is currently in New Zealand as a guest of ECC and while in Auckland, he met with Jessica Barter director of Bureaux.
We talk to Interior Awards 2023 juror Amber Ruckes about the conversation of craft, the power of collaboration, and projects that challenge us.
The latest in our series highlighting up-and-coming designers sees Ashley Cusick catch up with a Tongan graduate at Jasmax who is exploring her creative side both personally and collectively.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.
With serious architectural pedigree, Eva Nash and Kate Rogan have built their practice designing exceptional homes.
Karamia Müller calls for more irony, cynicism and criticality over beauty, earnestness and elitism upon revisiting the architectural satire account: @dank.lloyd.wright.
A Q&A with Megan Edwards Architects, creators of homes imbued with a strong sense of identity and place.
As some of Aotearoa’s most seismically vulnerable buildings wait for upgrades, researchers say well-designed programmes to facilitate these potentially life-saving works should be prioritised.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.
We talk to Interior Awards 2023 juror Scott Compton about interior spaces he loves, what he looks for in a client, and what good design means to him.
Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
Pip Cheshire considers the duelling of emotions and uncertainties in the practice of architecture, and ruminates on the importance of cultivating imagination in practice.
Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects and the family of F. Gordon Wilson have established the F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship.
Architect Peter Parkes discovers connection in the most unlikely place.
Naomi started Studio Naomi Rushmer three years ago. Her projects range from workplace, hotel and retail through to wellness and residential.
Karamia Müller considers the role of her profession in imagining a better future for Aotearoa.
The well known conservation architect and winner of the 2018 NZIA Gold Medal in Architecture, died peacefully in Auckland on 3 January.
Pip Cheshire believes the architecture profession can sometimes be complicit in the suppression of dreams.
Last week Crosson Architects, an Auckland-based practice led by Ken Crosson announced the significant promotions of three members of their team.
Te Kahui Whaihanga have announced a free lecture on the 18th of November from Melbourne-based architect Mel Bright of Studio Bright. Bookings essential.
After launching their first studio in Aotearoa earlier this year, Cottee Parker has announced the appointment of Edward Hosken as Principal.
Te Ari, an architectural graduate and creative specialising in cultural design, has joined Warren and Mahoney’s Te Matakīrea design unit in Auckland.
Director of Aspect Architecture Victoria Read is inspired by architecture that reflects the natural environment and adds to the built landscape in a positive way.
As the debate around the design quality resulting from intensification of towns and cities across Aotearoa continues, Patrick Sloan looks at the need for a Government Architect.
Pip Cheshire finds the world of creative endeavour is one sometimes beset with angst, false starts, revisions and abandoned variations.
Daniel K. Brown, Prof. of Design at Wellington School of Architecture, writes on this controversial topic and uncovers the murky ethics surrounding it.
This year, Melbourne-based architect John Wardle has been invited by Te Kāhui Whaihanga to present their Resene Sir Ian Athfield Memorial Lecture.
Karamia Müller discusses the impact of economic policy on housing policy and the complex ecology that ensues.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.
Pip Cheshire on how to navigate the betterment of public spaces “our new living rooms” with measuring tape in hand and an observant eye.
Ian Lochhead pays tribute to Frederick Miles Warren ONZ, KBE, FNZIA, New Zealand’s most celebrated and influential architect of the 20th century.
Chris Barton considers the awesome forces of nature and looks for our plans to adapt in the latest editorial from Architecture NZ magazine.
Karamia Müller on the role of the architectural reviewer to not only appraise architecture based on its design merits but its wider transformative impact.