Architecture New Zealand, September 2025
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Slow learners
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Editor of Architecture NZ, Chris Barton considers New Zealand’s current climate adaptation legislation framework inefficient.
A commitment to fragility
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Karamia Müller is captivated by the Rendered Futures exhibition at Objectspace, where drawings unfold as a silent, poetic language.
Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘Here comes AI!’
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Cartoonist and architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
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A pleasant morning in Lyttelton
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Pip Cheshire considers Lyttelton a brave little town, chin first into the blustering southerlies, yet alive with life and energy.
Across the Board
Tracking Aotearoa’s carbon journey
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Sustainable architecture advisor Francisco Carbajal looks at how Aotearoa is tracking on its decarbonisation journey and asks whether or not we are at risk of falling behind.
After the rain: Chipping at the foundations
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In Part two of this six-part series, Andrew Barrie considers the problems involved in disposing of concrete slabs at a building’s end-of-life.
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Material Focus: ANZ Centre
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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.
Weaving together history and innovation
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When looking to explore and unlock the infinite possibilities of its Designer Jet technology further, GH Commercial teamed up with Tāmaki Makaurau-based interior design studio Outline Design.
Colour Collab: Alison Gwerder
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As senior interior designer at Beca in New Plymouth, Alison Gwerder creates environments that promote and foster community, and enhance our society and culture.
Practice
Forging relationships
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In the latest of our Practice in Profile series supported by Resene, Murali Bhaskar, partner and design director at Boon in New Plymouth, reflects on his time with the 51-year-old architecture firm.
Work
Staging a vibrant ecosystem
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Dorita Hannah visits the new, purpose-built home of The Court Theatre in Ōtautahi Christchurch, designed by London-based firm Haworth Tompkins in collaboration with Athfield Architects.
A polite new neighbour
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Darryl Church explores the mixed-use office, hospitality, retail and accommodation development, Customs Quay Ahuriri, by RTA Studio.
Authenticity restored
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Chris Cochran explores the careful and considerate heritage restoration of The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington.
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Itinerary: Edgecumbe and White
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In this Itinerary, supported by Dulux Colours of New Zealand, Matt Grant tours 15 projects designed by the architecture firm Edgecumbe and White that have shaped Hamilton’s growth.
Rendered Futures: Drawing Architecture 28 June–24 August 2025 Objectspace, Auckland
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Rendered Futures: Drawing Architecture, an exhibition of architectural drawings, staged by Auckland craft and design gallery Objectspace, was timely and thought provoking.