Architecture New Zealand, July 2024
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People
Ticking all the boxes
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Chris Barton considers the state of our public housing and the vocal opinions on the “Chinese container-style”.
Columns
Upzoning to what?
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Karamia Müller considers the politics of space globally and questions how locally, saving some character streets at the cost of further city sprawl is the future.
Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘AI (A No Brainer)’
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Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
Across the Board
Reconnecting with community and landscape
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After the Canterbury earthquakes, Ignite Architects were commissioned to replace Christchurch South Library and Service Centre and add new build, Ōmōkihi.
Not strong enough
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Annabelle Smith gains insight into the challenges ahead for sustainable construction at the 2024 Housing Summit.
Trophy gets a glow up
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This year marks the launch of a new trophy for the Interior Awards, designed by local designer Alistair Munro, who holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and MArch (Prof) from the University of Auckland.
Crossing Thresholds: Open Christchurch 2024
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Architectural graduate Fritha Powell finds the continuing tradition of Open Christchurch both progressive and inspiring, with examples offering valuable lessons for the future.
Obituary
Obituary: Ian Dickson
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Julia Gatley pays tribute to Athfield Architects’ longest-serving staff member: Ian Dickson, a quiet achiever who earned the respect of everyone in his orbit (2 Nov 1949–4 Mar 2024).
Interiors
Interior Spaces: Serenity in the city
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Four Walls Architecture’s proposed refresh of a 1980s’ apartment in a landmark Auckland building morphed into a total reconfiguration. Amanda Harkness considers the final result.
Practice
Connecting land, people and culture
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In the latest of our Practice in Profile series supported by Resene, Ralph Johns reflects on ten years of architecture and the ongoing evolution of the Isthmus studio.
Work
Efficient, elegant sheds
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Jasper van der Lingen investigates the credentials of Tuhiraki, AgResearch’s new agri-science facility in Lincoln, designed by Architectus with Lab-works Architecture.
Invercargill renaissance
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Megan Rule explores the layers of history and heritage behind the ambitious redevelopment of Invercargill Central by Buchan.
Modesty and verve
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Mark Southcombe visits the Toi Mahara gallery redevelopment in Waikanae by Athfield Architects and explores a beautiful dialogue between old and new.
Product
Colour Collab: Chris Stevens
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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.
Crit
Itinerary City Guide: Whanganui
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Andrew Barrie and Audrey Lam profile fourteen notable buildings in Whanganui, a city that has served as something of an incubator for architectural talent over the centuries.
Film review: Maurice and I
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Julia Gatley reviews Maurice and I, directed by Rick Harvie and Jane Mahoney.
Exhibition: Monica Barham So You’re Building: You and the Architect
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Bronwen Kerr reviews Monica Barham So You’re Building: You and the Architect, an exhibition running from 11 May–16 June 2024 at He Waka Tuia, Invercargill.