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Pacific Lakes Village opens new $40m Pavilion

News | Peddlethorp and Space Studio’s $40 million retirement village pavilion project for Generus Living opens today, 28 Nov 2025.

Pasifika projects shine at 2025 Resene Student Design Awards

Awards | Three projects featuring architectural explorations emblematic of Pasifika cultures were recognised with top honours at the 2025 Resene Student Design Awards last night.

Lexus Design Award announces winners

Awards | Lexus New Zealand’s expansion of the Lexus Design Award to Wellington for the first time has marked a major step in its aim to spotlight emerging designers across the country, with winners announced at two regional showcase ceremonies.

Ron Sang’s ‘lantern in the city’ to be lit up this weekend

News | Architect Ron Sang’s Choice Plaza in downtown Auckland will be illuminated by a constellation of new additions this weekend.

Wellington school reaches 50-year milestone

News | At the end of October, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation celebrated 50 years since its inception in 1975.

2025 John Scott Award winner: Punangairi Visitor Centre

Awards | The 2025 John Scott Award for Public Architecture went to Punangairi Visitor Centre by Sheppard & Rout.

2025 Ted McCoy Award winner: Ngā Mokopuna

Awards | The 2025 Ted McCoy Award for Education went to Ngā Mokopuna by Tennent Brown Architecture.

2025 Sir Miles Warren Award winner: Strip Mall

Awards | The 2025 Sir Miles Warren Award for Commercial Architecture went to Strip Mall by Spacecraft Architects.

2025 Sir Ian Athfield Award winner: Popadich House

Awards | The 2025 Sir Ian Athfield Award for Housing went to Popadich house by Davor Popadich Architects.

2025 Distinguished Fellow Award winners: Lindley Naismith and Barry Dacombe

Awards | Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) established the Distinguished Fellow Award to recognise members who have had exceptional influence on or have been exceptional contributors to architecture in New Zealand.