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Mark Abbot appointed Chief Executive of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects

News | The Board of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects announce the appointment of Mark Abbot as the organisation’s new Chief Executive.

Working with the industrial shell

Projects | Set within the robust shell of a central-suburb warehouse, Studio 11:11’s fit-out plays with light, scale and texture to create a workplace that is intimate, bright and human.

Open Christchurch 2026: Call for nominations

News | Open Christchurch invites you to nominate buildings to participate in Open Christchurch 2026.

Colour Collab: Annabel Berry

People | In this series brought to you by Resene, founder and creative director of Annabel Berry Creative Co, Annabel Berry, discusses breaking boundaries, bold ideas and a world of possibility.

Home made with heirlooms

Projects | Matuku Moana, by Studio Brick Architects is a home shaped less by a formal brief, and more by evolving circumstance and intuition.

Celebrating Cromwell’s rich history

Projects | Jasmax’s Cromwell Memorial Hall, Museum and Events Centre is 13 months into construction and due for completion in May 2026.

2025 New Zealand Architecture Awards: Shortlist announced

Awards | The prestigious peer-reviewed national awards programme announces 61 shortlisted projects across 12 categories.

Lexus Design Award welcome Victoria and Massey entrants

News | Lexus New Zealand has announced Lexus Design Award (LDA) is expanding to Wellington’s Victoria University and Massey University.

Boaz Oh joins COX Architecture Auckland

News | Boaz Oh joins COX Architecture as a Senior Architect in the Auckland Studio.

Arcadia opens Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Studio

News | Australian landscape architecture practice Arcadia opens office in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.