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Streamlined continued registration for architects

Streamlined continued registration for architects

29 Oct 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Online Continuing Professional Development platform Teulo has partnered with the New Zealand Registered Architects Board to make the continuing registration process easier for architects.

Four schools of architecture to take part in two-day Urban Art Village at Britomart

Urban Art Village opens to four schools of architecture

29 Oct 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Britomart’s Takutai Square is set to transform into a pop-up village of interactive architecture, showcasing nine large-scale installations.

Inside Interiors: Podcast

Inside Interiors: Podcast

24 Oct 2025

Hosted by Adam Jackson & David Maurice, a new podcast from the WORKX team

Architects in demand

Architects in demand

23 Oct 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

We asked the head of Otago Polytechnic’s associate Professor Tobias Danielmeier, to put the case for the creation of what is now the country’s fifth school.

Space Studio welcomes new directors

Space Studio welcomes new directors

21 Oct 2025

Space Studio Ltd announced the appointment of David Sweatman and Monique Enoka-Davidson as Directors.

Reflecting on how we engage with our surroundings

Reflecting on how we engage with our surroundings

26 Sep 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A new commission by Ammon Ngakuru takes the stage at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

Architects reimagine affordable homes

Architects reimagine affordable homes

25 Sep 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Cynthia Yuan and Norman Wei are the recipients of the 2025 F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship for Affordable Housing. Their proposal, Loose-Fit Futures, has been recognised for its multicultural approach to rethinking domestic space in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Re(NEW) the Gordon Wilson Flats

Re(NEW) the Gordon Wilson Flats

23 Sep 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington is urged by The Architectural Centre to reuse the structure of Wellington’s controversial Gordon Wilson Flats.

The Festival of Architecture’s Great Debate is back

The Festival of Architecture’s Great Debate is back

18 Sep 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Open to all, the popular quick-fire battle will feature six speakers (architects, engineers and social commentators) facing off in two teams, to argue for and against the motion: “AI would design Auckland better than us”.

Solar power: On course to power every New Zealand home

Solar power: On course to power every New Zealand home

12 Sep 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

New analysis suggests New Zealand homes could be fully solar-powered by 2032. The data reveals residential solar capacity surged 43 per cent in the past year alone, with adoption set to outpace previous forecasts.

Tenderness and connection through colour

Tenderness and connection through colour

11 Sep 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Colour specialists, Davina Harper and Bree Leech introduce three palettes in the 2026 Dulux Colour Forecast that reflects reflect continued global uncertainty and digital fatigue.

Five finalists selected for 2026 Brick Bay Folly

Five finalists selected for 2026 Brick Bay Folly

10 Sep 2025, Amanda Harkness

Five enchanting submissions have been short-listed for the eleventh Brick Bay Folly.

Making the case for earth building in Aotearoa

Making the case for earth building in Aotearoa

10 Sep 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

This year’s Earth Building Association of New Zealand conference will profile the latest ideas, technologies and projects shaping the future of low carbon, high performing, sustainable building in Aotearoa.

Plus Architecture announces rebrand to Plus Studio

Plus Architecture announces rebrand to Plus Studio

9 Sep 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Plus Studio (formerly Plus Architecture) has announced the completion of a comprehensive rebrand in collaboration with international creative agency Frost*collective.

The art of architectural photo editing

The art of architectural photo editing

5 Sep 2025, Dennis Radermacher

Dennis Radermacher is an architectural photographer whose work is seen in many of this country’s leading architectural publications and websites. Here, he discusses the fine art of photo editing.

A graduate’s guide to the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture 2025

A graduate’s guide to the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture 2025

1 Sep 2025, Annabelle Smith

The annual Aotearoa Festival of Architecture returns from the 14th September, opening the doors of the profession to celebrate the vitality, creativity and diversity of architecture in New Zealand.

Australasia’s largest lightwall to light up Auckland

Australasia’s largest lightwall to light up Auckland

29 Aug 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Australasia’s largest lightwall, The Lightship, is set to launch its 2025–26 season in September, illuminating Auckland’s waterfront.

Darklight: a landmark moment set to play out on Auckland’s waterfront

Darklight: a landmark moment for Auckland’s waterfront

27 Aug 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A convergence of landscape and art will see Auckland’s historic Okahu Bay Wharf illuminated in a unique new public installation.

Better City hui calls for quality intensification.

Better City hui calls for quality intensification.

25 Aug 2025, Annabelle Smith

How can the NZIA and Auckland Council collaborate across design, planning and policy to deliver density without compromising liveability, equity or sustainability?

2025 Building People Awards

2025 Building People Awards

18 Aug 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Celebrating the people who build Aotearoa. The 2025 Building People Awards shine a spotlight on the human skills in construction.

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

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

15 Aug 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

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

Open Christchurch 2026: Call for nominations

Open Christchurch 2026: Call for nominations

11 Aug 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

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

Fast-track Approvals Act – a race to the bottom?

Fast-track Approvals Act – a race to the bottom?

6 Aug 2025, Richard Reid

Richard Reid provides his observations and insights on the Fast-track Approvals Act, drawing from 25 years of assessing and designing nationally-important infrastructure and urban renewal projects.

Lexus Design Award welcome Victoria and Massey entrants

Lexus Design Award welcome Victoria and Massey entrants

1 Aug 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

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

Boaz Oh joins COX Architecture Auckland

31 Jul 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

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

Arcadia opens Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Studio

Arcadia opens Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Studio

25 Jul 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

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

UK Government Architect to visit Aotearoa

UK Government Architect to visit Aotearoa

22 Jul 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Sarah Allan, the UK government’s chief architect, will be delivering public lectures in Auckland on 17 September and in Dunedin on 24 September.

An epiphany at 538 Karangahape Road

An epiphany at 538 Karangahape Road

22 Jul 2025, Anthony Vile

Anthony Vile advocates for critical public discourse when it comes to matters relating to the RMA and urban intensification.

Rauhītia: Designing for resilience in just 72 hours

Rauhītia: Designing for resilience in just 72 hours

21 Jul 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

One of the winning team members in this year’s ArchEngBuild competition shares details of the nationwide cross-disciplinary learning experience.

Unitec students’ design explorations at BuildNZ

Unitec students’ design explorations at BuildNZ

15 Jul 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Unitec has partnered with XPO Events since 2016 to showcase student-led design explorations through the practice of making.

Open Christchurch: Opening eyes, minds and hearts

Open Christchurch: Opening eyes, minds and hearts

14 Jul 2025, Dorita Hannah

Dorita Hannah visits Te Pūtahi’s annual Open Christchurch event and finds a blueprint for sharing Aotearoa’s unfolding architectural heritage.

Future of Housing Summit: Industry Leader Roadmap

Future of Housing Summit: Industry Leader Roadmap

11 Jul 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

The Future of Housing Summit, in collaboration with Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects (NZIA), is set to take place at the nation’s largest build, design and architectural trade show, BuildNZ.

Working with technology

Working with technology

10 Jul 2025, Terry Cheng

Terry Cheng reviews DigiComm25 and is cautiously optimistic about the role of emerging technologies in enabling more-meaningful work.

Experimenting with building (Under the Volcano)

Experimenting with building (Under the Volcano)

9 Jul 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

A team of University of Auckland architecture students is constructing a series of architectonic sculptures to explore suburban built environments and home ownership attitudes.

NZILA announces new President

NZILA announces new President

7 Jul 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Former CEO of Isthmus Group, Ralph Johns, has been announced as the new President/Chair of NZILA. He will serve a two-year term until June 2027.

Strategic partnership between Architectus and ŌRUA aims to advance Māori design excellence

Strategic partnership between Architectus and ŌRUA aims to advance Māori design excellence

30 Jun 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Architectus and Māori architectural practice ŌRUA have announced they are joining forces to further advance culturally responsive, place-based architecture that reflects the unique identity of Aotearoa.

Studio Studio brings Danish design aesthetic to Arrowtown

Studio Studio brings Danish design aesthetic to Arrowtown

25 Jun 2025, Amanda Harkness

Studio Studio designers transform an Arrowtown dwelling of ‘mixed origin’ into a sophisticated, contemporary bolthole that holds its own in the world of uber cool interiors.

A tragic waste

A tragic waste

23 Jun 2025, Joanna Theodore

Heritage architect Joanna Theodore considers the recent decision to demolish the Gordon Wilson Flats in Wellington.

Unitec students light up Waiwharariki Anzac Square for Matariki

Unitec students light up Waiwharariki Anzac Square for Matariki

19 Jun 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Students from Unitec’s School of Architecture are celebrating Matariki by showcasing their work at Waiwharariki Anzac Square in Takapuna.

Future of Housing Summit: A pathway to affordable homes

Future of Housing Summit: A pathway to affordable homes

18 Jun 2025, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects partners with BuildNZ to host The Future of Housing Summit.

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