Sharon Stephenson

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People | Te Papa’s new chief, Courtney Johnston, shows us her home and her own personal treasures.

Butterfly effect: Antipodes HQ

Projects | A well-known art deco building in Wellington undergoes an internal metamorphosis in order to house this global skincare brand’s headquarters and retail space.

Laid back approach

People | A combination of good design thinking and a dash of happenstance has resulted in a successful business for George & Willy.

Design people: Hannah Webster

People | Sharon Stephenson talked to Wellington illustrator Hannah Webster about her passion for capturing New Zealand forests.

Quiet intellect: Lonely

Projects | Textures, warmth and privacy rule this enticing retail store.

Bats Theatre

Projects | Wellington’s much-loved, small stage has a renewed look and new lease of life.

Loretta

Projects | This eatery is influenced by California’s mid-century architecture, local pottery and its building’s own material layers.

Hong Kong: Mark Packhurst

People | Hong Kong-based architect and partner at HEAD Architecture Mark Panckhurst chats to Urbis about his career.

Contact

Projects | The opening up of a formerly unused light well in this workplace was the catalyst for a revolution in staff engagement.

Mr Hospitality

People | Sharon Stephenson meets the designer keeping Australasia’s nightlife neighbourhoods au courant.