Civic welcome

Civic welcome

Projects | Felicity Brenchley explores the collaborative design process behind Whangārei’s new civic centre, Te Iwitahi, by Team Architects Auckland.
Towards child-centred design

Towards child-centred design

Projects | Evžen Novák explores the structural and clinical complexities and patient focus of Wellington’s new children’s hospital Te Wao Nui — ‘The Great Forest’ by Studio Design + Architecture.
Shaping a richer culture

Shaping a richer culture

Projects | Dorita Hannah explores Diocesan School for Girls’ basilica-like Performing Arts Centre by McIldowie Partners in association with Upton Architects and what it highlights about the value of theatre in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau.
A taniwha awakes

A taniwha awakes

Projects | Felicity Wallace contemplates the Te Matapihi Bulls Community Centre by Architecture Workshop and finds a building full of wonderful ideas – some, such as its adjacent public square, yet to be completed.
Whare meets verandah

Whare meets verandah

Projects | In the Hihiaua Cultural Centre by Moller Architects, Mike Austin finds an example of modest, bicultural architecture, which is well-grounded in the local.
Te Ao Mārama: Exit at the hokohoko

Te Ao Mārama: Exit at the hokohoko

Projects | In the last in our series, Amanda Harkness visits Te Ao Mārama’s retail and hospitality offerings, designed by Ignite in association with Studio Pasifika, and Jack McKinney Architects, and finds evidence of artful adaptation and reuse.
Te Ao Mārama: A new order

Te Ao Mārama: A new order

Projects | The second in our series: Chris Barton contemplates the new column-fins of Te Ao Mārama’s design and their connection to the nautilus shell spiral and the golden mean.