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Behind the Object: Terraced Concrete Bowl

Behind the Object: Terraced Concrete Bowl

12 Jun 2020, Raimana Jones

Furniture designer Raimana Jones details the process he used to create what he calls “a bold architectural object designed for everyday life”.

Our voices: Indigeneity and architecture

Our voices: Indigeneity and architecture

5 Jun 2020, Karamia Müller

Indigenous knowledge systems will be vital in managing our planet’s complex future challenges and Indigenous voices are critical to flourishing built environments. It is urgent and necessary to hear them.

Review: The Christchurch Town Hall 1965–2019: A Dream Renewed

Review: The Christchurch Town Hall 1965–2019: A Dream Renewed

5 May 2020, Paul Walker

University of Melbourne professor of architecture Paul Walker reviews this book, edited by Ian Lochhead, that explores the design of an iconic building.

Review: Public Knowledge

Review: Public Knowledge

17 Apr 2020, Paul Walker

Paul Walker looks at the second volume in the Radical Futures series, a collection of essays focusing on future challenges that affect us all.

Premium wood solutions

Premium wood solutions

10 Apr 2020

Juken New Zealand showcases sustainable forestry producing innovative premium wood solutions for an evolving building industry.

Report from Amsterdam

Report from Amsterdam

9 Apr 2020, Federico Monsalve

Federico Monsalve was a judge at the recent Inside: World Festival of Interiors in Amsterdam. Here, he talks about the process and his observations.

Review: Collective City, Seoul Biennale

Review: Collective City, Seoul Biennale

7 Apr 2020, Sam Kebbell

Sam Kebbell reports on the New Zealand exhibit at this architecture biennale, focusing on pedestrianising the Wellington suburb of Hataitai.

Report from WAF

Report from WAF

31 Mar 2020

New Zealand architects Craig Moller, Dean Mackenzie and Hamish Monk report on their experiences of the 2019 World Architecture Festival.

Innovative plumbing and drainage solutions

Innovative plumbing and drainage solutions

31 Mar 2020

When conventional plumbing is not an option in a project’s design, Saniflo’s range of products offers the ideal solution.

Book review: One Year Drawn

Book review: One Year Drawn

28 Feb 2020, Marian Macken

Marian Macken discusses this record of a year in the life of architect Pete Bossley – as seen through his drawings.

The Living House – Summer 2020 edition

The Living House – Summer 2020 edition

14 Feb 2020, Rochelle Ade

Rochelle Payne reports on the progress of her Passive House in Auckland – an ambitious undertaking to create one of the country’s most sustainable homes.

Review: Bauhaus Diaspora and Beyond

Review: Bauhaus Diaspora and Beyond

10 Feb 2020, Caroline Montague

Caroline Montague explores a new publication that celebrates this iconic movement and the spread of its influence.

Review: Making Ways

Review: Making Ways

27 Jan 2020, Sean Flanagan

Sean Flanagan reviews this exhibition, which ran at Objectspace, showcasing alternative architectural practice models in New Zealand.

Bookshelf: White Houses and Courtyard Living

Bookshelf: White Houses and Courtyard Living

20 Jan 2020, Ashley Cusick, Julia Gessler

We review two books showcasing housing trends from around the world.

Review: In Context: RTA Studio

Review: In Context: RTA Studio

14 Jan 2020, Mike Austin

Mike Austin discusses the recent exhibition at Objectspace that explored one Auckland firm’s approach to work, space and context.

Event review: Dissent 2019

Event review: Dissent 2019

29 Nov 2019, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A report from the Australasian Student Architecture Congress, held in Christchurch this year and full of forward thinking.

Bookshelf: Nordic homes and petite places

Bookshelf: Nordic homes and petite places

25 Nov 2019, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

We review books that explore two typologies that are distinct in their own right: one based on geography and one based on size.

The designers at the table: Palatable negotiation

The designers at the table: Palatable negotiation

22 Nov 2019, Brennan Baxley

Isthmus’ Brennan Baxley responds to an installation that explores the negotiation of humans and nature by Austrian designer Klaus Loenhart.

Books: November 2019 edition

Books: November 2019 edition

19 Nov 2019, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

We review two books about New Zealand buildings: St Andrew’s College Centennial Chapel and a Visitor Centre for Kāpiti Island.

Event review: Christchurch Conversations

Event review: Christchurch Conversations

5 Nov 2019, Abigail Hurst

Abigail hurst attended a recent talk from Bill Reed, founding director of the US Green Building Council and co-founder of the LEED green building rating system.

New Zealand Property Council Conference 2019: Leadership and Legacy

Review: NZ Property Council Conference 2019

25 Oct 2019, Melodi Barzandeh, Jonathan Jordan

Three designers from Peddle Thorp report back from Sydney after attending the 2019 NZ Property Council annual conference.

Review: Vitruvian Tunnel

Review: Vitruvian Tunnel

8 Oct 2019, Andrew Barrie

Andrew Barrie reviews this installation, part of the 2019 Bright Lights Festival, by Matt Liggins.

Bauhaus centenary: Designing the modern world

Bauhaus centenary: Designing the modern world

4 Sep 2019, Colin Martin

Colin Martin looks back at some of the key players from the Bauhaus school of art and design and their influence.

Into the wild: Oceania Biophilia Summit

Into the wild: Oceania Biophilia Summit

30 Aug 2019, Camille Khouri

Camille Khouri reports back from the inaugural Oceania Biophilia Summit, which took place from 5-7 August in Glenorchy.

Soapbox

Soapbox

27 Aug 2019, Bill McKay

Bill McKay reviews this installation in Killarney Park in Auckland’s Takapuna, marking the 125-year anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand.

The Alhambra: Looking into the past

The Alhambra: Looking into the past

23 Aug 2019, Naomi Vallis

Architecture student Naomi Vallis reflects on a recent study trip to Spain and Morocco and the architecture of this iconic Islamic complex.

Up all night: 24-Hour Design Competition

Up all night: 24-Hour Design Competition

22 Aug 2019, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Architecture students from around the country pulled an all-nighter in this competition, where they were invited to imagine life on the moon.

The Architectural Legacy  of J. A. Louis Hay

The Architectural Legacy of J. A. Louis Hay

25 Jul 2019, Peter Wood

Peter Wood reviews this exhibit that explores the drawings of prominent a Hawke’s Bay architect, running at MTG Hawke’s Bay until 4 August.

Bookshelf: July edition

Bookshelf: July edition

17 Jul 2019, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

This month, we review two books that explore alternatives to urban living.

The architect/the advocate: The role of advocacy and influence in architecture and design

The architect/the advocate

11 Jul 2019, Camille Filippi, Haley Hooper

A report from the Australian Institute of Architects National Conference explores the role of architects in advocating for the greater good.

In focus: Alterations and additions

In focus: Alterations and additions

10 Jul 2019, Amanda Harkness, Camille Khouri

Look at a range of inspiring projects where architects and designers have worked to meet the changing needs of the home-owners.

Review: CoreNet – The Intuitive Place

Review: CoreNet – The Intuitive Place

2 Jul 2019, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The yearly pinnacle of the corporate real estate conference calendar took place in late May. We review some of the highlights.

Bookshelf: June edition

Bookshelf: June edition

12 Jun 2019, Amanda Harkness

We review three books the celebrate residential design, contemporary kitchens and luxurious bathrooms.

Suburban spaces: Garage reveiw

Suburban spaces: Garage reveiw

30 May 2019, Simon Bush-King

The common garage has a rich past. Here, Simon Bush-King evaluates a book that takes a serious look at the unimposing room.

Kitchens and Bathrooms Directory 2019

Kitchens and Bathrooms Directory 2019

28 May 2019

The latest issue of Houses magazine rounds up some of the best products to help you create the space of your dreams.

2019 Bathroom focus: case studies

2019 Bathroom focus: case studies

8 May 2019, Houses Editorial Team

Four New Zealand designers and homeowners share insights from their favourite bathroom projects.

2019 Bathroom focus: international trends

2019 Bathroom focus: international trends

1 May 2019, Leanne Amodeo, Amanda Harkness

We bring you a collection of stunning, design-conscious bathrooms that celebrate colour, texture and shape.

2019 Kitchen focus: case studies

2019 Kitchen focus: case studies

17 Apr 2019, Houses Editorial Team

We look at four New Zealand kitchens that show off the latest trends sweeping the country.

2019 Kitchen focus: international trends

2019 Kitchen focus: international trends

10 Apr 2019, Leanne Amodeo, Amanda Harkness

Houses magazine brings you a look at what’s trending in kitchens around the world this year.

Book review: John Scott Works

Book review: John Scott Works

9 Apr 2019, Mike Austin

Mike Austin reviews a new book that explores the work of an iconic New Zealand architect.

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