Interior Awards 2025: Social Gallery
Experience all the highlights from the 2025 Interior Awards in our exclusive photo gallery.
Studio Studio brings Danish design aesthetic to Arrowtown
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.
Meet ECC - Sponsor of the Interior Awards 2025
ECC has partnered with the programme since 2015 and this year celebrates its 10th year as a sponsor.
The building as a teacher
Rebecca Kiddle explores Ngā Mokopuna at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington by Tennent Brown Architects.
Meet Laminex - Sponsor of the Interior Awards 2025
Laminex partnered with the Interior Awards programme in 2022.
News
Strategic partnership between Architectus and ŌRUA aims to advance Māori design excellence
Architectus and Māori architectural practice ŌRUA have announced they are joining forces to further advance culturally responsive, place-based architecture that reflects the unique identity of Aotearoa.
Winners announced at the 2025 Interior Awards
Ten projects and one up-and-coming designer were honoured at this year’s Interior Awards.
Studio Studio brings Danish design aesthetic to Arrowtown
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.
A tragic waste
Heritage architect Joanna Theodore considers the recent decision to demolish the Gordon Wilson Flats in Wellington.
Projects
The activator
Abigail Hurst explores the multifaceted Te Whare Whakatere, the Ashburton Library and Civic Centre, by Athfield Architects.
The building as a teacher
Rebecca Kiddle explores Ngā Mokopuna at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington by Tennent Brown Architects.
Houses revisited: Carrie Street house
A young family commissioned their best friend to create a 1970s’ Brazilian jungle pad in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham. First published in 2017.
Review
Itinerary: Angus, Flood & Griffiths
In this Itinerary, supported by Dulux Colours of New Zealand, Matt Grant sees 13 significant projects in agricultural regions by the Hamilton firm Angus, Flood & Griffiths.
Book review: The Master Builder: William Butterfield and his times
Ian Lochhead reviews Nicholas Olsberg’s new book on the famed 19th-century architect William Butterfield.
Nature in the balance
Architect Charissa Snijders reports on the Environmental Defence Society’s (EDS) landmark 2025 Dollars and Sense Conference held earlier this month.
Practice
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.
A reality check and a call to arms
Anthony Vile attended the New Zealand Green Building Council’s annual Housing Summit, where industry leaders were challenged to align and take action.
Joining forces for good
In the latest of our Practice in Profile series supported by Resene, the 2024 Gold Medal recipients Hugh Tennent and Ewan Brown reflect on the their collaborative architectural practice.
Awards
Winners revealed: Southern Architecture Awards 2025
Nineteen projects received Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Local Awards for the Southern region this year.
Meet ECC - Sponsor of the Interior Awards 2025
ECC has partnered with the programme since 2015 and this year celebrates its 10th year as a sponsor.
People
Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘Artiteture’
Cartoonist and architect Malcolm Walker makes an artistic interpretation of some well-known architects within the industry.
Colour Collab: Max Warren
In this series brought to you by Resene, Max Warren discusses his approach to designing simple, honest projects, with an engaging mix of practicality and playfulness.
Studio Pacific announces promotions for 2025
Eleven team members across Studio Pacific have been promoted.
Some kind of miracle
Chris Barton wonders whether or not architecture can perform miracles and what it takes for an architect to become a saint.