Annabelle Smith

Contributor Profile

Annabelle Smith is a fifth-year Masters of Architecture student at the University of Auckland. She is currently writing her thesis, which explores how synergies between Hundertwasser’s ecological philosophies and te ao Māori could inform sustainable residential design in Northland, Aotearoa. Upon completing her studies she looks forward to working in the industry and contributing meaningfully to the field of architecture.

A graduate’s guide to the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture 2025

News | The annual Aotearoa Festival of Architecture returns from the 14th September, opening the doors of the profession to celebrate the vitality, creativity and diversity of architecture in New Zealand.

Better City hui calls for quality intensification.

News | How can the NZIA and Auckland Council collaborate across design, planning and policy to deliver density without compromising liveability, equity or sustainability?

Sharing Hundertwasser’s legacy

News | Annabelle Smith enjoyed an early tour of Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s Kaurinui Valley home, soon to be opened to the public.

Queen Street: To evolve or devolve?

Review | Annabelle Smith reviews the ‘The Great Debate’, part of 2024’s Aotearoa Festival of Architecture, where wine was poured while a motion was raised: “Queen Street must evolve!”

Not strong enough

Review | Annabelle Smith gains insight into the challenges ahead for sustainable construction at the 2024 Housing Summit.