ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

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.

Plus Architecture announces rebrand to Plus Studio

News | Plus Studio (formerly Plus Architecture) has announced the completion of a comprehensive rebrand in collaboration with international creative agency Frost*collective.

Entries open to the 2025 AAA Design Awards

Awards | The Auckland Architecture Association Design Awards are back for 2025. Entries are open from 19th August and close 21st September.

Motion Sickness: Beyond the trends

Projects | A bold transformation by Wonder of a once-industrial building has become the third home of Motion Sickness — a creative advertising powerhouse known for its heavy-hitting campaigns and rebellious spirit.

Australasia’s largest lightwall to light up Auckland

News | Australasia’s largest lightwall, The Lightship, is set to launch its 2025–26 season in September, illuminating Auckland’s waterfront.