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An architecturally designed modular system makes the ideal inter-generational holiday home, first published in 2015.
This modernist house eschews the traditional vernacular yet remains complementary to its surroundings, first published in 2015.
Guy Marriage considers the Herculean task undertaken by Architecture + in the design and restoration of five buildings on Wellington’s busiest intersection at 8 Willis Street.
Nick Roberts explores the design evolution of Monk Mackenzie’s Edition apartments in Parnell — from the promise of the building’s early renderings to its interiors by Bureaux.
Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel — Waikato-Tainui’s $200m project — has officially opened and displays both architectural and cultural significance.
Rameka Alexander-Tu’inukuafe and Saul Roberts take a uniquely Māori view in their exploration of RCG’s Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua.
A floor-to-ceiling renovation transforms this 1960s bungalow into a sleek, contemporary house, first published in 2015.
A traditional villa gets a less-than-traditional addition with this contemporary ‘about face’, first published in 2015.
The simple, almost minimal form of this house belies the level of amenity enjoyed by the family who call it home, first published in 2015.
In Bivacco, hospitality maestro Izzard Design has worked its trademark transformative magic. Amanda Harkness checks out the performance.
We speak to designer Tony Butel of Ground Up Studio about the Black Diamond, his third major collaboration with luxury experience providers The Lindis Group.
The transformation of a city centre block in Invercargill by Buchan has created a new heart for New Zealand’s southernmost city.
Bill McKay visits Te Mātāwai, Kāinga Ora’s new mixed-tenure, high-density social housing development in Auckland’s Greys Avenue by Mode Design.
When it comes to medium-density housing, Ōtautahi-based practice Sheppard & Rout has form. Amanda Harkness considers its latest project, Worcester Terraces.
On the upper reaches of Lake Wakatipu, RTA Studio and Bureaux go high concept with traditional types at The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp.
Air New Zealand’s new Hangar 4 is set to be the largest timber arch in the southern hemisphere.
The result of a fruitful Marutūāhu-Ockham Iwi partnership, Manaaki is the largest apartment complex to have ever been built outside of Auckland’s CBD.
The idiomatic style of the architecture belies the cutting-edge technology that lies at the heart of this home. First published in 2015.
This off-the-grid farmhouse proves that with sustainable architecture size doesn’t matter, first published in 2015.
An 1890s stable block is transformed into a warm, modern family home, first published 2015.
Mark Scowen is an Auckland-based photographer, specialising in architecture, interiors, landscapes and urban design.
Rameka Alexander-Tu’inukuafe and Saul Roberts have prepared a pātere to be viewed before reading their review of Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa.
The bold, fluid form of Buchan’s Sonata Apartments in Auckland’s St Heliers deals with the demanding building envelope setbacks in a creative way.
The design and fit-out of this new-build orthodontist practice was a first for the client and KKID, both embracing an opportunity to break with convention.
Non-profit fund manager Simplicity looks to create a few smiles as its new office space lives up to its mantra, putting people and the planet before profits.
Three storeys above the street, a discrete loft is inserted into a heritage suburb. First published in 2014.
A house for the ages takes root in the fertile lands north of the capital. First published in 2014.
A house beyond repair sees a planned renovation project become a new build, first published in 2015.
Hayman Park Stage 2 opens in Auckland’s Manukau. The playground designed by Wraight Athfield Landscape + Architecture includes the tallest play tower in Aotearoa.
Jeremy Smith investigates a new fashion statement in Blenheim’s combined library and art gallery, Te Kahu o Waipuna by Warren and Mahoney.