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This International Women’s Day, Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects invited two leading female architects to share their experiences in the profession.
Interior Awards 2026 convenor Amanda Harkness tells us what she’s looking forward to with this year’s judging process.
Carroll Go-Sam and Deidre Brown explore the progress of Indigenous recognition and representation in architecture across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
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.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the motu who are shaping the future of the industry.
Joining this year’s Interior Awards jury is Annabel Smart of Studio 11:11, an award-winning design studio operating in multiple disciplines across New Zealand, Australia and The Netherlands.
Introducing Interior Awards juror Jade Kake of Matakohe Architecture + Urbanism, a design-focused and community-led kaupapa Māori design studio based in Te Tai Tokerau.
Emma Harvey-Gibbs, procurement director at CTRL Source, shares insights into sourcing furniture, fixtures and equipment overseas to enhance world-class spaces.
Wingates has appointed two new Principals, strengthening its presence in both the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions.
In this instalment of the Colour Collab series brought to you by Resene, founder of House Party Interiors, Karla Devine discusses risk-taking, joy and Mattonelle Margherita.
Rachel MacIntyre features in the first in a series of sustainability thought pieces from Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects.
Karamia Müller considers how drawing is more than proof. It is a practice of negotiation: wrestling with ideas, with clients, with materials, with time.
In November 2025, AUT’s Priscila Besen attended COP30, the annual United Nations climate summit, in the Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil. She witnessed how critical cross-disciplinary solutions are to addressing our climate crisis.
Garth Falconer of Reset demands the NZTA offer the public light and transparency before the end of their tunnel plans.
Joining this year’s Interior Awards jury is the founding partner and principal of DKO Architecture, an international practice with studios across Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Chris Barton on the arrival of some very big buildings in Christchurch.
We look back at our 2013 NZIA Gold Medal interview with the late Pip Cheshire.
Jeremy Smith considers the Finnish liking for layering and sectioning for the light, with the underlying influence of the Aaltos evident throughout.
Introducing Interior Awards juror Sarosh Mulla of Pac Studio, an innovative, ideas-driven design practice specialising in architecture, interior design and special projects.
In this instalment of the Colour Collab series brought to you by Resene, Warren and Mahoney Senior Associate Daniel Kempka discusses designing deeply empathic spaces.
Karamia Müller considers the ways in which our senses deal with dissonance and contradiction, and what this teaches us.
President of Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Ralph Johns reflects on the importance of slowing down and thinking deeply.
The New Zealand government’s Minister of Housing, Chris Bishop, has very publicly professed admiration for the Japanese urban planning system. Matthew Paetz looks at what might be lost in translation.
Anthony Vile discusses spatial minimums, consumerism and life in medium-density housing.
Editor of Architecture NZ Chris Barton discusses a bonkers idea about ownership of New Zealand’s social housing assets.
Canadian-born American architect Frank Gehry, world-famous for his innovative and daring designs, has passed away aged 96.
Pip Cheshire on the architect’s dilemma in conjuring a sublime experience out of materials that are injurious to an imperilled planet.
21,000 more city centre residents, 17,200 students and 37,000 existing jobs are expected to be within a 12-minute walk of two new stations, post-CRL according to Auckland Council.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the motu who are shaping the future of the industry.
World Architecture Festival finalist in 2024 and 2025, Darryl Church, founder of DCA Architects of Transformation, reports back from Miami.
The Australasian Student Architecture Congress returns to Tāmaki Makaurau.
Brad Luke pays tribute to his Peddlethorp colleague, mentor and friend, and one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most accomplished architects.
Cartoonist and architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
British TV presenter Kevin McCloud joins in the call for support to assist in the preservation of Wellington’s historic Futuna Chapel.
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.
In the final part of the series, see the lectures, workshops and networking events attended by the award-winning writer, architectural graduate and past UoA representative for SANNZ, Sahil Tiku.
Pip Cheshire considers Lyttelton a brave little town, chin first into the blustering southerlies, yet alive with life and energy.
Karamia Müller is captivated by the Rendered Futures exhibition at Objectspace, where drawings unfold as a silent, poetic language.
The demand for Māori involvement in New Zealand’s built environment has grown significantly in the past decade. He Mana Tangata lays out remuneration guidelines.
As senior interior designer at Beca in New Plymouth, Alison Gwerder creates environments that promote and foster community, and enhance our society and culture.