On the Rise: Ben Tunui
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the motu who are shaping the future of the industry.
Sahil Tiku: Journeys through the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture: Part 2
In part two 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.
Reflecting on how we engage with our surroundings
A new commission by Ammon Ngakuru takes the stage at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
After the rain: Chipping at the foundations
In Part two of this six-part series, Andrew Barrie considers the problems involved in disposing of concrete slabs at a building’s end-of-life.
Air New Zealand unveils Hangar 4
Air New Zealand has unveiled Hangar 4, designed by Studio Pacific Architecture — a state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility that represents one of the airline’s most significant infrastructure investments.
News
Reflecting on how we engage with our surroundings
A new commission by Ammon Ngakuru takes the stage at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
Architects reimagine affordable homes
Cynthia Yuan and Norman Wei are the recipients of the 2025 F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship for Affordable Housing. Their proposal, Loose-Fit Futures, has been recognised for its multicultural approach to rethinking domestic space in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Re(NEW) the Gordon Wilson Flats
Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington is urged by The Architectural Centre to reuse the structure of Wellington’s controversial Gordon Wilson Flats.
The Festival of Architecture’s Great Debate is back
Open to all, the popular quick-fire battle will feature six speakers (architects, engineers and social commentators) facing off in two teams, to argue for and against the motion: “AI would design Auckland better than us”.
Projects
Safety comes first: Winstone Wallboards’ Tauranga facility
Winstone Wallboards’ state-of-the-art Tauranga facility is setting a new safety benchmark for large-scale industrial developments in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Staging a vibrant ecosystem
Dorita Hannah visits the new, purpose-built home of The Court Theatre in Ōtautahi Christchurch, designed by London-based firm Haworth Tompkins in collaboration with Athfield Architects.
Studio Pacific delivering 88 new homes
Construction is now underway at Pīrangi, a new residential development in Point England, delivered as part of the Tāmaki Regeneration Programme.
Review
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.
Sahil Tiku: Journeys through the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture
In this four-part series, award-winning writer, architectural graduate and past UoA representative for SANNZ, Sahil Tiku, journeys through the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture. Taking in lectures, debates, open studios, exhibitions and more.
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’s Interior’s 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
Slow learners
Chris Barton considers the current New Zealand’s climate adaptation legislation framework inefficient.
Jasmax appoints Tim Melville as Technical Specialist
Jasmax has announced the appointment of Tim Melville as Technical Specialist, who brings over 30 years of architectural experience to the role.
On the Rise: Ben Tunui
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the motu who are shaping the future of the industry.
After the rain: Chipping at the foundations
In Part two of this six-part series, Andrew Barrie considers the problems involved in disposing of concrete slabs at a building’s end-of-life.