Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) concludes its regional awards programme with the 2024 New Zealand Architecture Awards on 22 November. The event, arguably the biggest awards night on the architecture calendar, will be held this year in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, at the Viaduct Events Centre. Doors open at 6:00 pm for canapés and drinks and the ceremony begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased through eventbrite.

Preceding the event, Patrick Kennedy will present ‘How to be an Architect now?’, a free lecture commencing midday, Friday 22 November, at the Viaduct Events Centre. He says it is the most compelling question they ask themselves at Kennedy Nolan. “We are still working out how we respond to place and our unresolved relationship to it. And we are still asking how best to respond to the climate catastrophe,” says Kennedy. Attending NZIA members earn 10 CPD Points (Design). Registrations are essential. Secure your place to attend. 

The following day, on 23 November, the NZIA’s annual Architecture Tour will take place in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. This year’s tour will include influential projects, including a selection of 2024 architecture award-winners. Food and refreshments are provided at stops along the journey. There are limited spots, so book in early to ensure you don’t miss out.

This year’s national award-winners were selected from a shortlist of 48 projects across 12 categories from the Local Awards. As well as national category winners, recipients will also be announced for the F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship for Public Housing, John Sutherland Practice Award, Sir Miles Warren Award for Commercial Architecture, Ted McCoy Award for Education, Sir Ian Athfield Award for Housing and the  John Scott Award for Public Architecture.  

The jury, comprising Ari Stevens of Athfield Architects,  Julie Stout of Mitchell Stout Dodd and Patrick Kennedy of Kennedy Nolan (Melbourne, Australia), accompanied jury convenor Caro Robertson on the national tour.

The 2024 New Zealand Architecture Awards are supported by APL and Resene, and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland City Architecture Tour is supported by Nu-Wall.