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A dynamic trio of Kiwi expats in New York have recently shifted their caffeine dispensary Happy Bones.
The telco’s new Christchurch headquarters by Sheppard & Rout Architects mimics and reflects its context and industry with its decorative and functional glass façade.
Federico Monsalve explores the QT Hotel in Queenstown and discovers a colourful and engaging space.
Though not exactly a house, the residential world can learn a lot from the luxury lodge’s ‘blend into nature’ attitude.
This abstract meditation space in the middle of a forest is deeply intertwined with the woodland that surrounds it.
Federico Monsalve speaks to Grant Harris of Harris Butt Architects about his recently completed Waitangi Museum.
Zespri’s new headquarters by Warren and Mahoney intertwines the language of the orchard with that of the corporate workplace.
An exploration of how the Fisher & Paykel Experience Centres in New York and Sydney are preparing for the future of retail.
Interior solutions were used in this Christchurch campus to co-locate two, single gender schools and mitigate an age-old battle of the sexes.
A Sao Paulo apartment with an impressive modernist lineage receives a rhythmic and contemporary twist.
Eclectic interior design and a clever mix of retail and hospitality offerings make this an oasis in the heart of Buenos Aires.
The Smoko Room and Sawmill Brewery sit on a rural setting and take pride in their farming and agricultural surrounds.
We speak to designers Muza Lab about this luscious hotel on rails that has been restored and is now conquering the Andes.
In an area imbued with history comes a modern incarnation. First published in 2014.
An architectural design solves issues of limited space and extreme weather in Iran.
Two recent restaurant additions to Auckland’s Commercial Bay boast some of the best public views of the civic precinct. Federico Monsalve discovers what sets them apart.
It is high and low brow, quotes modernism and pop culture, and is functional yet intensely sculptural. Best of all… it is tonnes of fun.
Architectural photographer Jason Mann takes us behind the lens and shows us some of his favourite recent projects: from a beach bach to a hillside home.
Exhibition design and architecture driven by lofty ideals of biculturalism and dialogue.
This Italian apartment shows that emulating elegance is easy; creating style with substance is a far more elusive enterprise.
The home of Puerto Rico’s leading luxury residential developer is a fitting gem on the Caribbean coast.
A small 1920s apartment on a Californian beach, designed by architect Rudolph Schindler, is restored to its original.
Although not a house… the Solar Egg is literally smoking hot.
A townhouse in the French capital skilfully combines fine art and luxurious furnishings.
Urbis talks to the creators of a cosy, low-cost cabin in snowy Canada.
Urbis critiques a simple Japanese home with one very special detail.
A project by Athfield Architects pushes spatial and civic boundaries.
The 2015 World Interior of the Year is an example not just of aesthetic prowess, but of community building through design.
The refurbishment of an 18th-century apartment in the French capital results in an eclectic and radiant space.
Wellington-based architectural photographer Andy Spain shares his top five houses to shoot and revels in some favourite work stories.
Christchurch-based architecture and nature photographer Dennis Radermacher discusses his favourite images and techniques for capturing a project.
As Federico Monsalve finds out, Wellington’s new Sofitel accomplishes domesticity through variety and texture.
Kiwi architect Daniel Lewis is part of the team that has won the coveted 2015 RIBA Stirling Prize for best new UK building.
Very little is bolted to the ground in this fashion sales and PR firm. Resulting in an evolving and edgy space
Ancestry, an indie-rock song and an innate desire to keep one’s family safe make this Auckland home unique and truly welcoming.
A seemingly endless night sky, stargazing traditions, a nearly forgotten telescope… the designers of the Dark Sky Project were spoilt for inspirational choice.
This renowned branding think-tank takes on the role of a lifetime: to redefine itself and how its workplace personifies and facilitates that shift.
Take a first look at the newly-opened Saxon + Parole – the equestrian-themed American restaurant in Auckland’s Commercial Bay.
Tara Iti’s clubhouse blends American and New Zealand ideals of comfort with a respect for the land that surrounds it.
We look inside the Lautner-designed home of Mark Haddawy, a Los Angeles-based collector, design and architecture fanatic.
A home in the Canterbury Plains has been built from layers of stone and memories.
We found an American home that hit rock bottom and built around it.
Urbis visits a quartet of architecturally designed artists’ studios in remote Canada.
Seeking to bring natural light and easy navigation to this gallery, its designers summoned sculptural forms and choreography.
Surrounded by an awe-inspiring and ever-changing landscape, this retreat blends restraint and comfort into a wholesome mix.
A stunning Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home might just be the beach house to beat the band.
A 1970s’ photograph and a very personal approach to hospitality design has led to this eclectic inner-city oasis.
Bespoke architecture meets the Waiheke bush. Although inspired by a simple tent, this is not your typical Kiwi bach.
Family life and a close relationship with nature make this a house with a warm soul.
Auckland’s version of an iconic, 52-year-old hospitality spot in Wellington pays well-informed homage to its predecessor.
This Muriwai Beach home responds beautifully to the nearby ocean, forest and our South Pacific traditions.
A major renovation of a grand old Auckland villa has resulted in a traditional frontage and a super-modern interior.
A subtle process of subtraction and addition underpins this heritage building’s reworking into a modern office space.
We interview Simon Devitt, one of New Zealand’s most successful and prolific architectural photographers, to hear about some of his favourite projects to shoot.
Reworking of this 20-year-old theatre has received rapturous applause from those that play there.
A retail space in Auckland’s Ponsonby Central is transformed into a haven for gadgetry.
Interior magazine explores how Designworks and Kiwibank are adapting to these pixelated times.
This law firm’s refit takes its cues from an impressive art collection.
Otago’s civic heart receives a major retrofit and much-needed interior makeover.
Leading architectural photographer and name behind several books chronicling the best of New Zealand’s environment, David Straight, recounts his favourite shoots to date.