Auckland Architecture Awards 2026: Shortlist announced

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Shortlisted - Housing: Chamberlain Tower by Eada Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Chamberlain Tower by Eada Architects. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing: Double Courtyard House by Roberts Gray Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Double Courtyard House by Roberts Gray Architects. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing: Ember by Monk Mackenzie.

Shortlisted - Housing: Ember by Monk Mackenzie. Image: Dawid Wisniewski

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Shortlisted - Housing: Jack's House by W3 and Cede in association.

Shortlisted - Housing: Jack’s House by W3 and Cede in association. Image: Hamish Melville

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Shortlisted - Housing: Matakana Inlet House by Fearon Hay Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Matakana Inlet House by Fearon Hay Architects. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing: Open + Shut by Rogan Nash Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Open + Shut by Rogan Nash Architects. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing: Origami House by RTA Studio.

Shortlisted - Housing: Origami House by RTA Studio. Image: Jackie Meiring

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Shortlisted - Housing: Piringa House by Studio2 Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Piringa House by Studio2 Architects. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Housing: Sandtrap by Lloyd Hartley Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Sandtrap by Lloyd Hartley Architects. Image: David Straight

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Shortlisted - Housing: Shadow Box by Jack McKinney Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Shadow Box by Jack McKinney Architects. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing: Tahi House by Patterson Associates.

Shortlisted - Housing: Tahi House by Patterson Associates. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing Te Arai Home by Studio John Irving.

Shortlisted - Housing Te Arai Home by Studio John Irving. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing: Te Whau by Herbst Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Te Whau by Herbst Architects. Image: Jackie Meiring

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Shortlisted - Housing: Wawata House by Julian Guthrie Architecture.

Shortlisted - Housing: Wawata House by Julian Guthrie Architecture. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Dolly by Studio John Irving.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Dolly by Studio John Irving. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Long Play House by Megan Edwards Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Long Play House by Megan Edwards Architects. Image: Supplied

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Onetangi Pavilions by Lynda Simmons Architect and Sayes Jackson Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Onetangi Pavilions by Lynda Simmons Architect and Sayes Jackson Architects. Image: Martyn Williams

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Red Threads by Pac Studio.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Red Threads by Pac Studio. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Under Rimu by Pac Studio.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Under Rimu by Pac Studio. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Waka Huia by Pac Studio.

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Waka Huia by Pac Studio. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Yansane McMillan House by Bonnifait + Associates Architects (Atelierworkshop).

Shortlisted - Housing – Alterations and Additions: Yansane McMillan House by Bonnifait + Associates Architects (Atelierworkshop). Image: Russel Kleyn

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Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: 45 Mt Eden by ASC Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: 45 Mt Eden by ASC Architects. Image: Patrick Reynolds

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Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Community Lane by Architectus.

Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Community Lane by Architectus. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Exhibit by Monk Mackenzie.

Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Exhibit by Monk Mackenzie. Image: Jono Parker

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Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Greenslade Court by Monk Mackenzie.

Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Greenslade Court by Monk Mackenzie. Image: Dawid Wisniewski

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Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Karori by +MAP Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Karori by +MAP Architects. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Kaweka by Construkt Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Kaweka by Construkt Architects. Image: Francois Breedt

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Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Rongo Te Ata by Ashton Mitchell.

Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Rongo Te Ata by Ashton Mitchell. Image: Hamish Melville

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Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: The Collective - Hipster by Crosson Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: The Collective - Hipster by Crosson Architects. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Waipapa Apartments by Herbst Maxcey Metropolitan Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing – Multi-unit: Waipapa Apartments by Herbst Maxcey Metropolitan Architects. Image: Jackie Meiring

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Auckland Buddhist Centre by Stevens Lawson Architects.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Auckland Buddhist Centre by Stevens Lawson Architects. Image: Mark Smith

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Beca House - Te Paeroa o Te Kawau by Warren and Mahoney.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Beca House - Te Paeroa o Te Kawau by Warren and Mahoney. Image: Nicole England

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Precinct Flex - Pipiri Lane by Warren and Mahoney.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Precinct Flex - Pipiri Lane by Warren and Mahoney. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Te Tumu - New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) by Warren and Mahoney, Moller Architects and Wood Bagot in association.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Te Tumu - New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) by Warren and Mahoney, Moller Architects and Wood Bagot in association. Image: Jono Parker

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: TRA by Jose Gutierrez.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: TRA by Jose Gutierrez. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Public Architecture: Rose Street Bus Hub by Isthmus.

Shortlisted - Public Architecture: Rose Street Bus Hub by Isthmus. Image: Hamish Melville

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Shortlisted - Public Architecture: Te Tumu - New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) by Warren and Mahoney, Moller Architects and Wood Bagot in association.

Shortlisted - Public Architecture: Te Tumu - New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) by Warren and Mahoney, Moller Architects and Wood Bagot in association. Image: Jono Parker

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Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Bunker Bar by Studio John Irving.

Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Bunker Bar by Studio John Irving. Image: Jono Parker

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Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Garden Studio by Henri Sayes.

Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Garden Studio by Henri Sayes. Image: David Straight

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Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Roseman Whare by Sunday Architects and Burgess Treep & Knight Architects in association.

Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Roseman Whare by Sunday Architects and Burgess Treep & Knight Architects in association. Image: Mark Smith

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Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: St Luke’s Hospitality Centre by Andrew Barrie Lab.

Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: St Luke’s Hospitality Centre by Andrew Barrie Lab. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Twenty Seven by Robin O'Donnell Architects.

Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Twenty Seven by Robin O’Donnell Architects. Image: Barry Tobin

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: 50 Albert Street by Architectus.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: 50 Albert Street by Architectus. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Air New Zealand – Hangar 4 by Studio Pacific Architecture.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Air New Zealand – Hangar 4 by Studio Pacific Architecture. Image: Air New Zealand

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Atlas Headquarters by JWA Architects.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Atlas Headquarters by JWA Architects. Image: Jono Parker

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Manawa Bay by Eclipse Architecture and TRCB Architects in association.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Manawa Bay by Eclipse Architecture and TRCB Architects in association. Image: Patrick Reynolds

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: The Chief Post Office Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: The Chief Post Office Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Wynyard Quayside by Warren and Mahoney.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Wynyard Quayside by Warren and Mahoney. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Education: St Patrick's Chapel, Dilworth School by Jasmax.

Shortlisted - Education: St Patrick’s Chapel, Dilworth School by Jasmax. Image: Jasmax

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Shortlisted - Education: Te Ara Matauranga – Auckland Grammar School Library by Jasmax.

Shortlisted - Education: Te Ara Matauranga – Auckland Grammar School Library by Jasmax. Image: Jasmax

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Shortlisted - Education: Toi Manawa by Patterson Associates.

Shortlisted - Education: Toi Manawa by Patterson Associates. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Enduring Architecture: Clifford-Forsyth House (1995) by Architectus.

Shortlisted - Enduring Architecture: Clifford-Forsyth House (1995) by Architectus. Image: Patrick Reynolds

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Shortlisted - Enduring Architecture: Moturua Island House (1999) by Pete Bossley Architects

Shortlisted - Enduring Architecture: Moturua Island House (1999) by Pete Bossley Architects Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Heritage: Auckland Art Gallery Kia Whakahou, Kia Whakaroa by Ignite Architects and DPA Architects in association.

Shortlisted - Heritage: Auckland Art Gallery Kia Whakahou, Kia Whakaroa by Ignite Architects and DPA Architects in association. Image: Patrick Reynolds

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Shortlisted - Heritage: Diocesan School for Girls’ Chapel of our Glorified Lord and St Barnabas’ Chapel by Salmond Reed Architects and Creative Arch in association.

Shortlisted - Heritage: Diocesan School for Girls’ Chapel of our Glorified Lord and St Barnabas’ Chapel by Salmond Reed Architects and Creative Arch in association. Image: Mark Scowen

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Shortlisted - Heritage: Gardener's Rest by Megan Edwards Architects.

Shortlisted - Heritage: Gardener’s Rest by Megan Edwards Architects. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Heritage: Kiwi Tavern Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects.

Shortlisted - Heritage: Kiwi Tavern Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Heritage: Maritime Building Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects

Shortlisted - Heritage: Maritime Building Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Heritage: St James Apartments by Gel Architects.

Shortlisted - Heritage: St James Apartments by Gel Architects. Image: Josh Nixon (Bayleys Real Estate)

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Shortlisted - Heritage: The Chief Post Office Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects.

Shortlisted - Heritage: The Chief Post Office Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Hospitality: Bistro Saine by Dalman Architects, Ewert Leaf and Ingram Associates in association.

Shortlisted - Hospitality: Bistro Saine by Dalman Architects, Ewert Leaf and Ingram Associates in association. Image: Johnny Valiant

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Shortlisted - Hospitality: Hotel Indigo & Apartments by Dalman Architects, Studio.SC and WMK Architects in association.

Shortlisted - Hospitality: Hotel Indigo & Apartments by Dalman Architects, Studio.SC and WMK Architects in association. Image: Johnny Valiant

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Shortlisted - Hospitality: Ocean Restaurant by Studio John Irving.

Shortlisted - Hospitality: Ocean Restaurant by Studio John Irving. Image: Supplied

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Shortlisted - Hospitality: Te Arai Links Northern Clubhouse by Cheshire Architects.

Shortlisted - Hospitality: Te Arai Links Northern Clubhouse by Cheshire Architects. Image: Sam Hartnett

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64 projects have been shortlisted in the 2026 Auckland Architecture Awards. The shortlisted projects were selected from entries in the awards programme of the Auckland Branch of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects.

The shortlist was compiled by a jury led by Rachael Rush of Klein Architects and rounded out by Nicholas Dalton (TOA Architects), Kelly O’Sullivan (SGA Architects) and Brian White (Edwards White Architects).

The winners will be announced on Thursday 18 June.

See above for images of the shortlisted projects, which are:

Housing

Chamberlain Tower by Eada Architects
Double Courtyard House by Roberts Gray Architects
Ember by Monk Mackenzie
Jack’s House by W3 and Cede in association
Matakana Inlet House by Fearon Hay Architects
Open + Shut by Rogan Nash Architects
Origami House by RTA Studio
Piringa House by Studio2 Architects
Sandtrap by Lloyd Hartley Architects
Shadow Box by Jack McKinney Architects
Tahi House by Patterson Associates
Te Arai Home by Studio John Irving
Te Whau by Herbst Architects
Wawata House by Julian Guthrie Architecture

Housing – Alterations and Additions

Dolly by Studio John Irving
Long Play House by Megan Edwards Architects
Onetangi Pavilions by Lynda Simmons Architect and Sayes Jackson Architects
Red Threads by Pac Studio
Under Rimu by Pac Studio
Waka Huia by Pac Studio
Yansane McMillan House by Bonnifait + Associates Architects (Atelierworkshop)

Housing – Multi-unit

45 Mt Eden by ASC Architects
Community Lane by Architectus
Exhibit by Monk Mackenzie
Greenslade Court by Monk Mackenzie
Karori by +MAP Architects
Kaweka by Construkt Architects
Rongo Te Ata by Ashton Mitchell
The Collective - Hipster by Crosson Architects
Waipapa Apartments by Herbst Maxcey Metropolitan Architects

Interior Architecture

Auckland Buddhist Centre by Stevens Lawson Architects
Beca House - Te Paeroa o Te Kawau by Warren and Mahoney
Precinct Flex - Pipiri Lane by Warren and Mahoney
Te Tumu - New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) by Warren and Mahoney, Moller Architects and Wood Bagot in association
TRA by Jose Gutierrez

Public Architecture

Rose Street Bus Hub by Isthmus
Te Tumu - New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) by Warren and Mahoney, Moller Architects and Wood Bagot in association

Small Project Architecture

Bunker Bar by Studio John Irving
Garden Studio by Henri Sayes
Roseman Whare by Sunday Architects and Burgess Treep & Knight Architects in association
St Luke’s Hospitality Centre by Andrew Barrie Lab
Twenty Seven by Robin O’Donnell Architects

Commercial Architecture

50 Albert Street by Architectus
Air New Zealand – Hangar 4 by Studio Pacific Architecture
Atlas Headquarters by JWA Architects
Mānawa Bay by Eclipse Architecture and TRCB Architects in association
The Chief Post Office Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects
Wynyard Quayside by Warren and Mahoney

Education

St Patrick’s Chapel, Dilworth School by Jasmax
Te Ara Mātauranga‚ Auckland Grammar School Library by Jasmax
Toi Manawa by Patterson Associates

Enduring Architecture

Clifford-Forsyth House (1995) by Architectus
Moturua Island House (1999) by Pete Bossley Architects

Heritage

Auckland Art Gallery Kia Whakahou, Kia Whakaora by Ignite Architects and DPA Architects in association
Diocesan School for Girls’ Chapel of Our Glorified Lord and St Barnabas’ Chapel by Salmond Reed Architects and Creative Arch in association
Gardener’s Rest by Megan Edwards Architects
Kiwi Tavern Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects
Maritime Building Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects
St James Apartments by Gel Architects
The Chief Post Office Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects

Hospitality

Bistro Saine by Dalman Architects, Ewert Leaf and Ingram Associates in association
Hotel Indigo & Apartments by Dalman Architects, Studio.SC and WMK Architects in association
Ocean Restaurant by Studio John Irving
Te Arai Links Northern Clubhouse by Cheshire Architects

The Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA Local Architecture Awards are proudly sponsored by APL and Resene. 


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