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Architects reimagine affordable homes

News | Cynthia Yuan and Norman Wei are the recipients of the 2025 F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship for Affordable Housing. Their proposal, Loose-Fit Futures, has been recognised for its multicultural approach to rethinking domestic space in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Impressionism meets innovation on the gallery floor

Projects | Melbourne National Gallery of Victoria’s French masterpieces are showcased atop GH Commercial’s bespoke carpet — blending art, design and craft.

Alpine Tray: Engineered for New Zealand conditions

Projects | Freeman Roofing’s Alpine Tray is engineered for New Zealand’s climate. With concealed fixings for a clean finish, performance on low-pitch roofs, and superior rainwater run-off, it’s built to meet the challenges of climate change — delivering durability, style and confidence in every design.

Re(NEW) the Gordon Wilson Flats

News | Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington is urged by The Architectural Centre to reuse the structure of Wellington’s controversial Gordon Wilson Flats.

The Festival of Architecture’s Great Debate is back

News | Open to all, the popular quick-fire battle will feature six speakers (architects, engineers and social commentators) facing off in two teams, to argue for and against the motion: “AI would design Auckland better than us”.

Material Focus: ANZ Centre

Projects | Edge Interiors rose to the challenge of designing a spec suite for its client Invesco in Auckland’s landmark ANZ Centre. We spoke to senior interior designer Paloma Estay about the process.

Solar power: On course to power every New Zealand home

News | New analysis suggests New Zealand homes could be fully solar-powered by 2032. The data reveals residential solar capacity surged 43 per cent in the past year alone, with adoption set to outpace previous forecasts.

Tenderness and connection through colour

News | Colour specialists, Davina Harper and Bree Leech introduce three palettes in the 2026 Dulux Colour Forecast that reflects reflect continued global uncertainty and digital fatigue.

When timber meets ambition

Products | From offices to community spaces, engineered timber redefining modern building design in New Zealand.

Making the case for earth building in Aotearoa

News | This year’s Earth Building Association of New Zealand conference will profile the latest ideas, technologies and projects shaping the future of low carbon, high performing, sustainable building in Aotearoa.