Waikato and Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards 2025: Shortlist announced

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Shortlisted - Housing: Sandcastle by Architecture Bureau.

Shortlisted - Housing: Sandcastle by Architecture Bureau. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing: Stretch by Architecture Bureau.

Shortlisted - Housing: Stretch by Architecture Bureau. Image: Jono Parker

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Shortlisted - Housing: Omanu by Brendon Gordon Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Omanu by Brendon Gordon Architects. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing: Popadich House by Davor Popadich Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Popadich House by Davor Popadich Architects. Image: Sam Hartnett

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Shortlisted - Housing: Waikuta by Dorrington Atcheson Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Waikuta by Dorrington Atcheson Architects. Image: Emma-Jane Hetherington

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Shortlisted - Housing: Passive Modern by Edwards White Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Passive Modern by Edwards White Architects. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing: Riverpoint by Edwards White Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Riverpoint by Edwards White Architects. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Housing: R & B New Home by Jackson Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: R & B New Home by Jackson Architects. Image: Graeme Murray

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Shortlisted - Housing: Waterways Residence - Coromandel by Johnston Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Waterways Residence - Coromandel by Johnston Architects. Image: John Williams

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Shortlisted - Housing: Coromandel House by Julian Guthrie Architecture.

Shortlisted - Housing: Coromandel House by Julian Guthrie Architecture. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing: Te Wharewakaroa by Mercer and Mercer Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Te Wharewakaroa by Mercer and Mercer Architects. Image: Grant Davis

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Shortlisted - Housing: House at Sailors Grave by Sophie Hamer Architecture.

Shortlisted - Housing: House at Sailors Grave by Sophie Hamer Architecture. Image: Thomas Seear-Budd

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Shortlisted - Housing: Matuku Moana by Studio Brick Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Matuku Moana by Studio Brick Architects. Image: David Straight

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Shortlisted - Housing: Sandcastle by Whangapoua Whare by TOA Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing: Sandcastle by Whangapoua Whare by TOA Architects. Image: Mark Scowen

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Endoscopy on Clarence by APG Architects.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Endoscopy on Clarence by APG Architects. Image: Amanda Aitken

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Peacocke Strategic Wastewater Project – Peacocke Transfer Pump Station by Beca Architects.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Peacocke Strategic Wastewater Project – Peacocke Transfer Pump Station by Beca Architects. Image: Lachezar Karadzhov

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Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Te Whare Hono o Tūwharetoa by DCA Architects of Transformation.

Shortlisted - Commercial Architecture: Te Whare Hono o Tūwharetoa by DCA Architects of Transformation. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Education: Hamilton Boys High School Whare Ako by PAUA Architects.

Shortlisted - Education: Hamilton Boys High School Whare Ako by PAUA Architects. Image: Aaron Radford

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Shortlisted - Housing - Alterations and Additions: Slow Cooked by Edwards White Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing - Alterations and Additions: Slow Cooked by Edwards White Architects. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing - Alterations and Additions: Rainbow Point Renovation by Fraser Cameron Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing - Alterations and Additions: Rainbow Point Renovation by Fraser Cameron Architects. Image: Jamie Cobel

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Lake Road by DCA Architects of Transformation.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Lake Road by DCA Architects of Transformation. Image: Jacinda Ryan

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Fairy Springs by DCA Architects of Transformation.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: Fairy Springs by DCA Architects of Transformation. Image: Simon Devitt

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: The Line Up by Edwards White Architects.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: The Line Up by Edwards White Architects. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: OSM Modular Terrace Development by Paul Brown & Associates.

Shortlisted - Housing - Multi Unit: OSM Modular Terrace Development by Paul Brown & Associates. Image: Paul Brown & Associates.

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Fonterra - Southbloc fitout by Chow:Hill Architects and Designwell in association.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Fonterra - Southbloc fitout by Chow:Hill Architects and Designwell in association. Image: Arie Stokes

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Southpac by Edwards White Architects.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Southpac by Edwards White Architects. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Bay Radiology Tauranga Imaging Centre by Jigsaw Architects.

Shortlisted - Interior Architecture: Bay Radiology Tauranga Imaging Centre by Jigsaw Architects. Image: Rose Minnée

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Shortlisted - Planning & Urban Design: Te Ara Pekapeka by Edwards White Architects and BBO in association.

Shortlisted - Planning & Urban Design: Te Ara Pekapeka by Edwards White Architects and BBO in association. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Public Architecture: Hamilton Gardens Visitor Precinct by Edwards White Architects.

Shortlisted - Public Architecture: Hamilton Gardens Visitor Precinct by Edwards White Architects. Image: Simon Wilson

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Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Whare waka by DCA Architects of Transformation.

Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Whare waka by DCA Architects of Transformation. Image: Graeme Murray

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Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Pūriri Hideaway by Woven Architects.

Shortlisted - Small Project Architecture: Pūriri Hideaway by Woven Architects. Image: Aaron Radford

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Thirty-one projects have been shortlisted in the 2025 Waikato and Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards. The shortlisted projects were selected from entries in the awards programme of the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Branch of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects.

The shortlist was compiled by a jury led by architect Pat de Pont of SGA - Strachan Group Architects and rounded out by Mary Campbell (Bellbird Architect), Jenny Duck (Jenny Duck Architect), Steven Hughes (Build Good Architecture) and lay juror Alan Deare.

The winners will be announced on Thursday 22 May

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

Housing

Sandcastle by Architecture Bureau
Stretch by Architecture Bureau
Omanu by Brendon Gordon Architects
Popadich House by Davor Popadich Architects
Waikuta by Dorrington Atcheson Architects
Passive Modern by Edwards White Architects
Riverpoint by Edwards White Architects
R & B New Home by Jackson Architects
Waterways Residence - Coromandel by Johnston Architects
Coromandel House by Julian Guthrie Architecture
Te Wharewakaroa by Mercer and Mercer Architects
House at Sailors Grave by Sophie Hamer Architecture
Matuku Moana by Studio Brick Architects
Whangapoua Whare by TOA Architects

Commercial Architecture

Endoscopy on Clarence by APG Architects
Peacocke Strategic Wastewater Project – Peacocke Transfer Pump Station by Beca Architects
Te Whare Hono o Tūwharetoa by DCA Architects of Transformation

Education

Hamilton Boys High School Whare Ako by PAUA Architects

Housing - Alterations and Additions

Slow Cooked by Edwards White Architects
Rainbow Point Renovation by Fraser Cameron Architects

Housing - Multi Unit

Lake Road by DCA Architects of Transformation
Fairy Springs by DCA Architects of Transformation
The Line Up by Edwards White Architects
OSM Modular Terrace Development by Paul Brown & Associates

Interior Architecture

Fonterra – Southbloc fitout by Chow:Hill Architects and Designwell in association
Southpac by Edwards White Architects
Bay Radiology Tauranga Imaging Centre by Jigsaw Architects

Planning & Urban Design

Te Ara Pekapeka by Edwards White Architects and BBO in association

Public Architecture

Hamilton Gardens Visitor Precinct by Edwards White Architects 

Small Project Architecture

Whare waka by DCA Architects of Transformation
Pūriri Hideaway by Woven Architects

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


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