Architectural design innovation in Otago

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Maria Callaú of Sur Architecture for ‘Graham Residence’, winner of a Regional Highly Commended Award for Residential Alterations and Additions.

Maria Callaú of Sur Architecture for ‘Graham Residence’, winner of a Regional Highly Commended Award for Residential Alterations and Additions. Image: Graham Warman

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Tai Tua’i of Stevenson Tua'i Architectural Consultants for ‘Oritain Global’, winner of a Regional Highly Commended Award for Commercial Interiors and Fitouts.

Tai Tua’i of Stevenson Tua’i Architectural Consultants for ‘Oritain Global’, winner of a Regional Highly Commended Award for Commercial Interiors and Fitouts. Image: Graham Warman

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Warwick McLaren of McLaren Architecture Design Limited for ‘The Oak Grove Residence’, winner of a Regional Highly Commended Award for New Home between 150sqm and 300sqm.

Warwick McLaren of McLaren Architecture Design Limited for ‘The Oak Grove Residence’, winner of a Regional Highly Commended Award for New Home between 150sqm and 300sqm. Image: Larkin Photography

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Ant Jackson of Immersion Architecture for ‘Chapman Store’, winner of a Regional Commended Award for Commercial Interiors and Fitouts.

Ant Jackson of Immersion Architecture for ‘Chapman Store’, winner of a Regional Commended Award for Commercial Interiors and Fitouts. Image: Sonia Simpson

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Michael John of AO Architecture for ‘Akitu House Two’, winner of a Regional Award for New Home between 150sqm and 300sqm.

Michael John of AO Architecture for ‘Akitu House Two’, winner of a Regional Award for New Home between 150sqm and 300sqm. Image: Simon Larkin

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Mitchell Coll of Fabric for ‘Rocky Ridge’, winner of a Regional Award for New Home between 150sqm and 300sqm Award, and a Highly Commended Award for Home Interiors.

Mitchell Coll of Fabric for ‘Rocky Ridge’, winner of a Regional Award for New Home between 150sqm and 300sqm Award, and a Highly Commended Award for Home Interiors. Image: Stephen Goodenough

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Reece Warnock of Warnock Architecture Ltd for ‘North Taieri Residence’, winner of a Regional Award for New Home over 300sqm Award, and a Commended for Home Interiors Award.

Reece Warnock of Warnock Architecture Ltd for ‘North Taieri Residence’, winner of a Regional Award for New Home over 300sqm Award, and a Commended for Home Interiors Award. Image: Graham Warman

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Charlotte Muschamp of Alki Design for ‘The Rātā’, winner of a Regional Award for New Home up to 150sqm, and a Regional ADNZ Resene Kaitiakitanga Award.

Charlotte Muschamp of Alki Design for ‘The Rātā’, winner of a Regional Award for New Home up to 150sqm, and a Regional ADNZ Resene Kaitiakitanga Award. Image: Anneke Lisa Photography and Todd Couper

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Chris Wheeler of Hierarchy Group for ‘Roxburgh Pool’, winner of a Regional Award for Commercial Architecture.

Chris Wheeler of Hierarchy Group for ‘Roxburgh Pool’, winner of a Regional Award for Commercial Architecture. Image: Denis Radermacher - Lightforge Photography

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Carolin Friese of CF Architecture for ‘The Cove’, winner of a Regional Award for Home Interiors.

Carolin Friese of CF Architecture for ‘The Cove’, winner of a Regional Award for Home Interiors. Image: Gabriel Adda

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Carolin Friese of CF Architecture for ‘Tall Tree House’, winner of four awards: Regional Award for New Home up to 150sqm; Regional Award for Home Interiors; Highly Commended for Resene Colour in Design; and Regional ADNZ Resene Kaitiakitanga Award.

Carolin Friese of CF Architecture for ‘Tall Tree House’, winner of four awards: Regional Award for New Home up to 150sqm; Regional Award for Home Interiors; Highly Commended for Resene Colour in Design; and Regional ADNZ Resene Kaitiakitanga Award. Image: Gabriel Adda

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Keiron O’Connell of KO Architecture for ‘Swiss Chalet’, winner of a Regional Highly Commended Award for New Home over 300sqm.

Keiron O’Connell of KO Architecture for ‘Swiss Chalet’, winner of a Regional Highly Commended Award for New Home over 300sqm. Image: Larkin Photography

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Twelve projects received awards at the 2024 Otago Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) Resene Architectural Design Awards on Friday 30 August at a ceremony in Cromwell.

Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) CEO, Keryn Davis, said with so many incredible winners it was a fantastic night celebrating the best of the best.

“The Otago region captivated our judges. All these designs represent the epitome of good design. These designers are applying passive design housing ideas and creating homes that are so beautiful, and so inviting, while also being incredibly functional and efficient. This is the future of design.”

Some standout designs for the ADNZ judges include: Tall Tree House by Carolin Friese of CF Architecture (picking up four Regional Awards) and The Cove also by Caolin Friese, where the interior finishes were inspired by moody alpine cabins; The Rātā, by Charlotte Muschamp of Alki Design, an innovative one-bedroom cabin; and Rocky Ridge, by Mitchell Coll of Fabric, which features concrete block and timber claddings to blend into its natural surroundings.

>>>View the 12 winning projects in the slideshow above

The National ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards will be held in Rotorua on 1 November. All regional award winners are automatically eligible to win a National Award. Visit the ADNZ website to see more about the regional winners, along with further updates on the awards.


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