Closure of AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand
AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand, including Architecture NZ magazine, ArchitectureNow and the Interior Awards, will be closing on 31 May, 2026 as part of a broader strategic shift by its owner, Hubexo.
News
Closure of AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand
AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand, including Architecture NZ magazine, ArchitectureNow and the Interior Awards, will be closing on 31 May, 2026 as part of a broader strategic shift by its owner, Hubexo.
Te Waharoa cruise terminal proposal released for Auckland waterfront
A proposal for a new international cruise terminal, Te Waharoa, has been released for Auckland, outlining plans to adapt existing port infrastructure and develop a new arrival facility for large-scale cruise vessels.
Te Pūtahi releases programme for the festival of architectural excellence, Open Christchurch 2026
This year’s festival, presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City-Making, takes place 1-3 May. Fifty-two buildings, two cycle tours, four guided walks and over forty activities make up its largest programme to date.
Breathing new life into an architectural treasure
Futuna Chapel restoration project architect and trustee Dr Peter Parkes describes almost two decades of heritage conservation on the John Scott-designed Futuna Chapel.
Projects
Houses Revisited: Lakeside Lodge
A glazed pavilion acts as a lantern to greet visitors to this Wanaka home by Sumich Chaplin Architects. First published in 2019.
Unveiling the accretions of time
Joanna Theodore examines the meticulous peeling back of layers and reconstruction by Architectus in its careful refurbishment of Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland’s Old Choral Hall.
Student rooming
Jon Rennie investigates UniLodge Auckland Central by Ashton Mitchell and the evolving ethos, scale, location and social architecture of university student housing and the lifestyle it engenders.
Review
Book: Health design in New Zealand
Dorita Hannah discusses the book Health design in New Zealand by Chris Thom which tackles the specific typological development while opening up the classification beyond hospital architecture.
Exhibition: Monica Barham So You’re Building: You and the Architect
Bronwen Kerr reviews Monica Barham So You’re Building: You and the Architect, an exhibition running from 11 May–16 June 2024 at He Waka Tuia, Invercargill.
Itinerary: Kiwi high Tech
In this Itinerary, supported by Dulux Colours of New Zealand, Andrew Barrie visits 14 innovative High Tech projects from across New Zealand.
Practice
Design + realisation
In the latest instalment of Practice in Profile, supported by Resene, Belinda Tuohy discusses the formation and continuity of architecture+ and its founding values.
After the rain: heavy haulage
In part four of this six-part-series, observing the disposal of disaster-compromised houses, Andrew Barrie considers the potential for relocation.
Ō Rua
In the latest instalment of Practice in Profile, supported by Resene, Matekitātahi Rāwiri, Renee Smith-Apanui and Matangireia Yates-Francis, founding directors of ŌRUA, discuss their hopes and aspirations for the new practice.
Awards
Meet Resene – sponsors of the 2026 Interior Awards
Resene is a founding sponsor of the Interior Awards. 2026 marks 15 years of continued support from the A&D industry stalwarts. We spoke to the team about industry changes, inspiration and being a valued partner to the industry.
Meet Gaggenau – sponsors of the 2026 Interior Awards
Gaggenau has joined the Interior Awards sponsor family for the 2026 programme. We spoke to the team about specific changes they’re seeing in the industry, what inspires them and being such a valued partner to the industry.
People
On the move
Pip Cheshire muses on familiarity versus the unknown, as he and his practice up sticks and move to a new Auckland site.
A tribute to Pip Cheshire: Peter Cooper
Peter Cooper, founder and Executive Chairman of Cooper and Company, pay tribute to his friend and colleague.
A tribute to Pip Cheshire: Chris Barton
Chris Barton, Editor of Architecture NZ pays tribute to his friend and colleague.
A tribute to Pip Cheshire: Malcolm Walker
Malcolm Walker pay tribute to his friend and colleague.