Learning from Lego and Minecraft
Bill McKay investigates the modular construction used on for the Kāinga Ora project, 1243 Great North Road, in Auckland’s Point Chevalier.
Meet the 2025 Interior Awards jury: Murali Bhaskar
A director at Boon in New Plymouth, Murali Bhaskar brings experience across community, cultural, residential and education projects to this year’s Interior Awards jury.
On the Rise: Kate Glasson
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.
The ramp
Pip Cheshire recounts a recent pilgrimage, including a trek up a dauntingly steep ascent to a centuries-old, crystalline castle in India.
Midcentury design sophistication: Paul’s Book Arcade
Matt Grant recounts the story of the historically significant interior renovation project by Austrian architect Ernst Plischke: Paul’s Book Arcade.
News
New Parliament buildings achieve 6 Green Star design rating
Studio Pacific Architecture’s Ballantrae Place Building and Museum Street Building were awarded a 6 Green Star rating for their design.
Tākina by SPA runner-up in the World-Architects ‘Building of the Year’ awards
Tākina by SPA runner-up in the World-Architects ‘Building of the Year’ awards.
A sneak peek into Open Christchurch 2025
Open Christchurch, the annual festival of architectural excellence, returns 2 to 4 May with another programme set to spark conversations about why design matters.
Future research leaders receive support from the Royal Society Te Apārangi
University of Auckland researchers will receive a total of $6.56m in Royal Society fellowships over the coming years.
Projects
Learning from Lego and Minecraft
Bill McKay investigates the modular construction used on for the Kāinga Ora project, 1243 Great North Road, in Auckland’s Point Chevalier.
Houses revisited: Moetapu Bay house
In Pelorus Sounds, one of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations, sits a stunning home that meanders down the hillside. First published in 2017.
Midcentury design sophistication: Paul’s Book Arcade
Matt Grant recounts the story of the historically significant interior renovation project by Austrian architect Ernst Plischke: Paul’s Book Arcade.
Review
Itinerary: Sports architecture
In this Itinerary, supported by Dulux Colours of New Zealand, Andrew Barrie highlights 14 projects with significant ties to New Zealand’s sporting culture.
The Brutalist: Form over function
Patrick Sherwood finds the recently released film to be disappointingly light on Brutalism but full of promise and complexity.
Book review: Urban Aotearoa: The Future of Our Cities
Karamia Müller sees Urban Aotearoa: The Future for Our Cities by David Batchelor and Bill McKay, as a thought-provoking exploration of New Zealand’s urban landscapes.
Practice
Radical responsibility
In the latest of our Practice in Profile series supported by Resene, ahha, a socially responsible architecture practice, discusses its aims and aspirations.
Artificially clever
Anthony Brand encourages a group of third-year architectural students to seek out AI tools that might help them design more efficiently, effectively and innovatively.
Remembering Rossano Fan
Michelle Wang, pays homage to an influential yet largely unrecognised Asian architect, and develops a platform to celebrate Asian Kiwi excellence in architecture.
Awards
Alex McLeod joins Dulux Colour Awards 2025 judging panel
Founder of at.space interior design studio in Auckland and Supreme HOME Interior of the Year Award winner, Alex MCLeod joins the esteemed jury for next year’s comp.
The Interior Awards are back. Enter now.
The quest to find the country’s top interior projects and designers has now begun. Find the key dates, project requirements and how to enter the 2025 Interior Awards here.
People
On the Rise: Kate Glasson
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.
Colour Collab: Nancy Disk
In this series brought to you by Resene, Nancy Disk brings her international expertise in luxury retail design to workplace, aged care and hospitality projects.
The ramp
Pip Cheshire recounts a recent pilgrimage, including a trek up a dauntingly steep ascent to a centuries-old, crystalline castle in India.
Wingates appoint David Maurice as Principal of Interiors
Wingates announce David Maurice as Principal of Interiors.