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Arcadia opens Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Studio

News | Australian landscape architecture practice Arcadia opens office in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Plus Architecture promotes Elke Vermeulen to Senior Associate

People | Plus Architecture’s New Zealand operations have strengthened the practice’s leadership with the promotion of Elke Vermeulen to Senior Associate.

Celebrating Cromwell’s rich history

Projects | Jasmax’s Cromwell Memorial Hall, Museum and Events Centre is 13 months into construction and due for completion in May 2026.

Rauhītia: Designing for resilience in just 72 hours

News | One of the winning team members in this year’s ArchEngBuild competition shares details of the nationwide cross-disciplinary learning experience.

Unitec students’ design explorations at BuildNZ

News | Unitec has partnered with XPO Events since 2016 to showcase student-led design explorations through the practice of making.

The Bone Marrow Cancer Trust and Plus Architecture open new Christchurch accommodation facility

Projects | The Bone Marrow Cancer Trust in collaboration with Plus Architecture has officially opened Rānui Apartments, offering 43 self-contained apartments as a sanctuary for patients and their families.

Future of Housing Summit: Industry Leader Roadmap

News | The Future of Housing Summit, in collaboration with Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects (NZIA), is set to take place at the nation’s largest build, design and architectural trade show, BuildNZ.

Experimenting with building (Under the Volcano)

News | A team of University of Auckland architecture students is constructing a series of architectonic sculptures to explore suburban built environments and home ownership attitudes.

2025 World Architecture Festival shortlist announced

Awards | The World Architecture Festival awards programme has released its shortlist, with 11 projects from nine Aotearoa practices making the cut.

Aventuur shares vision for Auckland Surf Park masterplan

Projects | Studio Pacific’s design transforms Dairy Flat site into a connected, surf-centred neighbourhood.