ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Model Citizens is back; register your team now

News | Returning on 19 September as part of Aotearoa Festival of Architecture the event brings together teams from architecture studios for a fun-filled design comp.

Keeping it in perspective: Stantiall Studio turns 25

News | Wellington-based Stantiall Studio’s architectural illustrations and perspectives are on exhibit in Wellington from 20 to 24 August.

House of the Year finalists announced

Awards | 100 homes from across New Zealand have been selected as finalists for the 2024 Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition.

Winners: Warren Trust Writing Awards

News | “Vivid and beautifully controlled, effortlessly combining small moments with sweeping global developments,” says judge Jeremy Hansen, of this year’s winning entry.

Amateur photography comp opens

News | Dunedin School of Architecture, OPSA, SANNZ, Resene, and Simon Devitt has opened an architectural photography competition to celebrate new talent.

Origin Heritage celebrates 30 years

News | South Island-based architects Origin Heritage celebrate its conservation and adaptive-reuse legacy going back 30 years and the appointment of a new director.

Daryne Begbie joins RTA Studio

News | Begbie’s new role will see her spearhead the practice’s soon to be launched Living House project.

Richard Archbold joins JWA as new partner

News | JWA has announced the appointment of former Warren and Mahoney principal and award-winning architect Richard (Arch) Archbold as a new partner.

Colour Collab: Chris Stevens

People | In this series brought to you by Resene, founder and principal of CTRL Space, Chris Stevens, discusses the key inspirations behind his design-thinking and colour choices.

First look at ultra-luxury Pacifica Penthouse

Projects | Plus Architecture has delivered four premium penthouses located atop New Zealand’s tallest residential tower offering world-class amenities with a focus on high-end design.