Hana Parnell: Tranquility materialised
Set within Parnell’s historic Textile Building, the new Hana Wellness Space by Pennant & Triumph transforms a century-old structure into a sanctuary of restoration and relaxation.
Kevin McCloud fronts historic Futuna Chapel restoration
British TV presenter Kevin McCloud joins in the call for support to assist in the preservation of Wellington’s historic Futuna Chapel.
Sahil Tiku: Journeys through the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture: Part 4
In the final part of the series, see the lectures, workshops and networking events attended by the award-winning writer, architectural graduate and past UoA representative for SANNZ, Sahil Tiku.
Weaving together history and innovation
When looking to explore and unlock the infinite possibilities of its Designer Jet technology further, GH Commercial teamed up with Tāmaki Makaurau-based interior design studio Outline Design.
A pleasant morning in Lyttelton
Pip Cheshire considers Lyttelton a brave little town, chin first into the blustering southerlies, yet alive with life and energy.
News
Divine inspiration tops this year’s World Architecture Festival
In addition to The Holy Redeemer Church and Community Centre of Las Chumberas being declared World Building of the Year, three New Zealand projects took top honours in their categories.
Rendered Futures: Drawing Architecture 28 June–24 August 2025 Objectspace, Auckland
Rendered Futures: Drawing Architecture, an exhibition of architectural drawings, staged by Auckland craft and design gallery Objectspace, was timely and thought provoking.
Inside Interiors: Podcast
Hosted by Adam Jackson & David Maurice, a new podcast from the WORKX team, the latest episode features Scott Compton of Warren and Mahoney.
Streamlined continued registration for architects
Online Continuing Professional Development platform Teulo has partnered with the New Zealand Registered Architects Board to make the continuing registration process easier for architects.
Projects
Houses Revisited: Valley Crescent House
Made up of three gable forms, this lakeside home in Wanaka has incredible views from every room. First published in 2018.
Hana Parnell: Tranquility materialised
Set within Parnell’s historic Textile Building, the new Hana Wellness Space by Pennant & Triumph transforms a century-old structure into a sanctuary of restoration and relaxation.
Muse Arrowtown: Approachable sophistication
Muse’s Arrowtown boutique by Nikki Wilson Studio reimagines luxury retail in the South Island as a calm, confident retreat grounded in craft, materiality and understanding of customers.
Review
pre:fab interview at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025
Aotearoa’s pre:fab took part in this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale, highlighting their work with Andrés Garcés and Rodrigo Daine from Chile.
Sahil Tiku: Journeys through the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture: Part 3
In part three of a four-part series, see the lectures, workshops and networking events attended by the award-winning writer, architectural graduate and past UoA representative for SANNZ, Sahil Tiku.
Draft: Itinerary: Edgecumbe and White
In this Itinerary, supported by Dulux Colours of New Zealand, Matt Grant tours 15 projects designed by the architecture firm Edgecumbe and White that have shaped Hamilton’s growth.
Practice
Designing out waste: A design-led opportunity for architects
Every design decision can minimise waste, reduce costs and advance circularity in the built environment.
Forging relationships
In the latest of our Practice in Profile series supported by Resene, Murali Bhaskar, partner and design director at Boon in New Plymouth, reflects on his time with the 51-year-old architecture firm.
People, place and culture
In the latest of our Practice in Profile series supported by Resene, Designgroup Stapleton Elliott director Michael Ware reflects on the studio’s evolution.
Awards
Global recognition for Stack Interiors’ UDC Finance
STACK Interiors’ design for UDC Finance Limited is gaining international attention, with the workplace project longlisted in the 2025 Dezeen Awards.
Entries open to the 2025 AAA Design Awards
The Auckland Architecture Association Design Awards are back for 2025. Entries are open from 19th August and close 21st September.
People
Vale Brian Aitken
Brad Luke pays tribute to his Peddlethorp colleague, mentor and friend, and one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most accomplished architects.
Draft: Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘Here comes AI!’
Cartoonist and architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
Kevin McCloud fronts historic Futuna Chapel restoration
British TV presenter Kevin McCloud joins in the call for support to assist in the preservation of Wellington’s historic Futuna Chapel.
Tracking Aotearoa’s carbon journey
Sustainable architecture advisor Francisco Carbajal looks at how Aotearoa is tracking on its decarbonisation journey and asks whether or not we are at risk of falling behind.