Quinn Bar: Strikingly balanced
Hidden behind an unassuming entrance off Mills Lane, beneath one of Auckland’s most iconic heritage buildings, lies Quinn Bar — a moody, immersive cocktail lounge unrestricted by its small floor plan.
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.
Space Studio welcomes new directors
Space Studio Ltd announced the appointment of David Sweatman and Monique Enoka-Davidson as Directors.
Slow learners
Editor of Architecture NZ, Chris Barton considers New Zealand’s current climate adaptation legislation framework inefficient.
Houses Revisited: Paihia House
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.
News
Inside Interiors: Podcast
Hosted by Adam Jackson & David Maurice, a new podcast from the WORKX team
Architects in demand
We asked the head of Otago Polytechnic’s associate Professor Tobias Danielmeier, to put the case for the creation of what is now the country’s fifth school.
Space Studio welcomes new directors
Space Studio Ltd announced the appointment of David Sweatman and Monique Enoka-Davidson as Directors.
Reflecting on how we engage with our surroundings
A new commission by Ammon Ngakuru takes the stage at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
Projects
Is the solution to our big challenges hidden in plain sight?
Truss House thinks so, by retooling the plants that supply 90 per cent of New Zealand houses.
Quinn Bar: Strikingly balanced
Hidden behind an unassuming entrance off Mills Lane, beneath one of Auckland’s most iconic heritage buildings, lies Quinn Bar — a moody, immersive cocktail lounge unrestricted by its small floor plan.
Teulo Talks: LIVE
Teulo Talks: LIVE welcomes architects, designers and manufacturers to Auckland on the 18th of November for a CPD evening with Populous, Ponting Fitzgerald and more.
Review
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.
Ideas from the Inaugural Aotearoa Biophilic Event
Iva Parapunova of Stack Interiors,discusses the complex ideas surrounding biophilia raised at the Inaugural Aotearoa Biophilic Event in September that was made up of a series of discussions, panels and presentations from leading designers.
Practice
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.
Moments of warmth, tactility and embrace
In the latest of our Practice in Profile series supported by Resene, Ben Lloyd and Mike Hartley discuss their practice goals of being in the moment.
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
Where there is artistic excellence, there is human dignity.
The demand for Māori involvement in New Zealand’s built environment has grown significantly in the past decade. He Mana Tangata lays out remuneration guidelines.
Podcast: Who, or what, defines Indigenous architecture?
Carroll Go-Sam and Deidre Brown explore the progress of Indigenous recognition and representation in architecture across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Colour Collab: Alison Gwerder
As senior interior designer at Beca in New Plymouth, Alison Gwerder creates environments that promote and foster community, and enhance our society and culture.
Slow learners
Editor of Architecture NZ, Chris Barton considers New Zealand’s current climate adaptation legislation framework inefficient.