Motion Sickness: Beyond the trends
A bold transformation by Wonder of a once-industrial building has become the third home of Motion Sickness — a creative advertising powerhouse known for its heavy-hitting campaigns and rebellious spirit.
Tenderness and connection through colour
Colour specialists, Davina Harper and Bree Leech introduce three palettes in the 2026 Dulux Colour Forecast that reflects reflect continued global uncertainty and digital fatigue.
Five finalists selected for 2026 Brick Bay Folly
Five enchanting submissions have been short-listed for the eleventh Brick Bay Folly.
Making the case for earth building in Aotearoa
This year’s Earth Building Association of New Zealand conference will profile the latest ideas, technologies and projects shaping the future of low carbon, high performing, sustainable building in Aotearoa.
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.
News
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”.
Solar power: On course to power every New Zealand home
New analysis suggests New Zealand homes could be fully solar-powered by 2032. The data reveals residential solar capacity surged 43 per cent in the past year alone, with adoption set to outpace previous forecasts.
Tenderness and connection through colour
Colour specialists, Davina Harper and Bree Leech introduce three palettes in the 2026 Dulux Colour Forecast that reflects reflect continued global uncertainty and digital fatigue.
Five finalists selected for 2026 Brick Bay Folly
Five enchanting submissions have been short-listed for the eleventh Brick Bay Folly.
Projects
Houses Revisited: Montreal Street house
Situated in the heart of Christchurch, this distinctive barn-red house is very hard to miss. First published in 2018.
Authenticity restored
Chris Cochran explores the careful and considerate heritage restoration of The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington.
Material Focus: ANZ Centre
Edge Interiors rose to the challenge of designing a spec suite for its client Invesco in Auckland’s landmark ANZ Centre. We spoke to senior interior designer Paloma Estay about the process.
Review
Green Property Summit 2025 – Hosted by NZGBC
Anthony Vile attended the annual Green Property Summit, which focused on the challenges, opportunities and positive outcomes generated on both sides of the Tasman.
Building Nations 2025: A vision for New Zealand?
The Building Nations 2025 event set out to lift our sights, plan for the long term, and bring all sectors of the industry together to deliver that vision. Anthony Vile reviews the summit.
Itinerary City Guide: Waihōpai Invercargill
In this Itinerary, supported by Dulux Colours of New Zealand, Andrew Barrie tours 14 resilient buildings in Waihōpai Invercargill.
Practice
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.
After the rain
In part one of six parts, Andrew Barrie looks at the ground-breaking methods being developed to dispose of 1200 disaster-compromised houses across Auckland.
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
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.
25 wins at the 2025 SPASA Awards
Mayfair Pools & Spas took home 25 wins at the 2025 SPASA (Swimming Pool & Spa Association) Awards.
People
Between behemoth and bijoux
Pip Cheshire considers two buildings in a bay.
Ministry expands South Island presence
Ministry has announced the appointment of experienced designer Nick Plimmer as Relationships Manager to establish a permanent base in Queenstown.
University days
Pip Cheshire considers the ways in which our universities respond to the evolving expectations of the architecture community.
Wingates announces two new principals in Tauranga and Hamilton
Wingates has appointed two new Principals, strengthening its presence in both the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions.