Tag: Residential | Architecture Now

Making shadows

Projects | Jeremy Smith talks to Lynda Simmons about her practice of slow architecture, embodied in two pavilion additions at Onetangi, Waiheke Island.

Houses Revisited: Valley Crescent House

Projects | Made up of three gable forms, this lakeside home in Wanaka has incredible views from every room. First published in 2018.

Restoring dignity through housing

Projects | Strachan Group Architects (SGA) has designed a 24-unit apartment development in West Auckland for community housing provider Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga.

Houses Revisited: Paihia House

Projects | A Herbst Architect house with a dramatic gull-wing-shaped roof offers views over the Bay of Islands from every room. First published in 2018.

Houses Revisited: Montreal Street house

Projects | Situated in the heart of Christchurch, this distinctive barn-red house is very hard to miss. First published in 2018.

Miro Homes: Terraced housing that’s a cut above

Projects | Partner content: Quality is key in the new high-end terraced housing development in the heart of Henderson.

25 wins at the 2025 SPASA Awards

Awards | Mayfair Pools & Spas took home 25 wins at the 2025 SPASA (Swimming Pool & Spa Association) Awards.

Home made with heirlooms

Projects | Matuku Moana, by Studio Brick Architects is a home shaped less by a formal brief, and more by evolving circumstance and intuition.

Studio Studio brings Danish design aesthetic to Arrowtown

News | Studio Studio designers transform an Arrowtown dwelling of ‘mixed origin’ into a sophisticated, contemporary bolthole that holds its own in the world of uber cool interiors.

Generous and dignified social housing

Projects | Jon Rennie visits Community Lane, Architectus’ recently completed development for Kāinga Ora in Auckland’s Avondale.

Houses revisited: Mt Maunganui house

Projects | Rogan Nash Architects designed this beachside holiday home to be considerate of its space in nature and surrounding neighbours. First published in 2015.

A new build inspired by an old classic

Projects | A contemporary interpretation of a much-loved Lockwood bach honours memories while creating fresh connections to a lakeside setting.

Under the green roof

Projects | A home away from home for a young family, and at times their friends and extended family, takes on the form of a holiday encampment.

In between worlds

Projects | John Walsh explores the thresholds that mediate the formidable aspect and family dynamics of S.K.I. House in Wānaka by Roberts Gray Architects.

Technology meets craft

People | Sarosh Mulla delves into the tension between technology and craftsmanship in residential architecture to uncover parallels in these seemingly disparate modes of design.

A mindful sanctuary

Projects | This private dwelling by Kanat Studio for a client’s family member with dementia provides a peaceful respite from everyday worries and a tranquil setting for retreat.

Discovering Noel D’Arcy Blackburn

People | Matt Grant visits architect Noel Blackburn’s Hillcrest house in Hamilton and decides to find out more about his work.

Houses revisited: Pipi Beach house

Projects | Outside-the-box thinking has enabled a full-size family house to occupy a modest site. First published in 2014.

Houses revisited: Mountain landing house

Projects | Old and new come together in this extended family holiday home. First published in 2014.

CoHo Hui 3: Collective housing models conference

CoHo Hui 3: Tickets available now

News | Aotearoa’s collective housing conference CoHo Hui is back for 2023! Hosted by The Housing Innovation Society and the AUT School of Future Environments.