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A petition has been set up by Mayor Weston Kirton on behalf of Ruapehu District Council to save the iconic chateau. Open now to sign. Hurry, signatures close 31 August.
An invaluable record and objet d’art, Andy Spain’s photobook containing a continuous panorama of Cuba Street will be available 8–11 August at Photobook/NZ in Wellington.
Zoë Avery writes on hosting the 2024 WGIC in Auckland and — another home-turf feat — Hundertwasser Art Centre’s green roof being recognised with an award.
The establishment of the Urban Designers Institute Aotearoa (UDIA) has been announced this week, introducing accreditation to qualified urban design practitioners.
Use your voice to help shape the future of a more sustainable architecture, design and construction industry.
Taking place Thursday 15 August, this year’s conference promises to deliver the unconventional, with international and local speakers discussing disruptive futures.
BRANZ and Masterspec have partnered to deliver a construction material carbon database launching in 2025 to help reduce the environmental impact of buildings.
The prestigious WAFX Prize has been awarded to a international firm for a proposed cultural project planned for downtown Auckland.
Timber Unlimited and CLT Toolbox have launched a new resource to encourage the adoption of new timber design methods in New Zealand — with selected modules for free.
A recent report by The Diversity Agenda shows engineering and architecture firms in New Zealand have closed the gender pay equity gap from 5.6% down to 0.4% in 2024.
This year’s shortlist reveals that two New Zealand interiors projects are in the running to win awards at the global awards event held in Singapore later this year.
Ten projects and one up-and-coming designer were honoured at this year’s Interior Awards.
Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery presents a selection from the archive of architectural photographer Duncan Winder, curated by Sebastian Clarke.
The esteemed architecture awards programme delivered by the World Architecture Festival (WAF) has released its shortlist, with 13 projects from Aotearoa practices making the cut.
The building told a story… is the prompt to kickstart your creative journey in this celebrated literary competition brought to you by NZIA and The Warren Trust.
In what is thought to be a world-first, Waimahara in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland listens and responds when it hears a special waiata.
Despite facing many challenges in 2023, New Zealand’s top construction firms continue to get projects off the ground and deliver significant city-shaping developments.
Applications have opened for the F. Gordon Fellowship for Public Housing, supported by a grant of $20,000.
The Near West, A History of Grey Lynn, Arch Hill and Westmere by Tania Mace, uncovers the history of three of Auckland’s defining central suburbs.
Ben Hayes, Managing Director of RTA Studio, celebrates 20 years of work for the practice. He reflects on his career, early inspiration, diverse experiences, and moving to New Zealand.
Ministry announces Nancy Disk as interiors lead and is looking forward to the unique perspective she will bring to her role.
This week, interior architecture and spatial design studio CTRL Space unveiled a rebrand to celebrate its 15th anniversary and transformational design legacy.
Students at One Tree College’s Trade Academy have been tasked with an ambitious renovation of a 1970s ex-state house, the first project of its type in New Zealand.
Leading New Zealand-based architecture practice Warren and Mahoney has promoted five of its senior team, bolstering its leadership in New Zealand and across the ditch.
The architectural photographer and Wellingtonian was awarded the Ath Cup by Te Kāhui Whaihanga (Wellington branch), for his work in capturing the capital’s buildings.
Partner content: Construction leaders urge swift action to revive New Zealand’s construction sector amidst steep declines in both residential and non-residential activities.
Wearing a korowai gifted by Dame Whina Cooper to his mother, Huia Reriti (Ngāi Tahu) was announced the new Perehitini (President) of Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA.
Tāmaki Makaurau is on the cusp of the biggest city centre celebration of Matariki ever seen with the newest iteration of Matariki ki te Manawa set to cement the new holiday in our hearts and minds.
Partner content: BuildNZ returns 25–26 June, with a curated and impressive schedule of speaker panels, industry sessions, and workshops across the two-day event.
Architecture Centre Inc. is hosting an public lecture by Patrick Reynolds, urbanist and architectural photographer, 12 June, 6 pm at Victoria University of Wellington.
Kim Paton, director of Objectspace, has been awarded the Garvey Cup in honour of her commitment to supporting architecture and its place in the public realm.
Sahil Tiku joins a Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA Auckland Branch tour of two very different projects in Tāmaki Makaurau.
An exhibition and seminar on the work of trail-blazing architect Monica Barham (1920–1983) is taking place at He Waka Tuia in Invercargill from 11 May–16 June 2024.
The Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust has officially launched the Futuna Chapel Fund.
Fletcher Building’s landmark low-carbon (LowCO) housing pilot in Auckland marks a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint and improving our housing stock.
Earlybird registration is now available for the 2024 Firth NZILA Wānanga, which will be held in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington from 16–17th May 2024.
New Zealand’s largest trade-only event for people who design, construct and manage the country’s buildings and facilities is happening 25–26 June at Auckland Showgrounds.
British architect, curator, and author Neil Leach will be sharing his theory on AI’s architectural evolution at a free lecture at Auckland University, on 30 April.
Professor Anthony Hōete has been made a Ngā Ahurei a Te Apārangi Fellow for his advancement of New Zealand and Māori architecture worldwide.
A dedicated Build to Rent (BTR) tracker, designed to benchmark and measure the new housing model, provides insight into BTR’s climbing numbers in Aotearoa.