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Chris Barton considers the state of our public housing and the vocal opinions on the “Chinese container-style”.
Julia Gatley pays tribute to Athfield Architects’ longest-serving staff member: Ian Dickson, a quiet achiever who earned the respect of everyone in his orbit (2 Nov 1949–4 Mar 2024).
Haley Hooper sits down with James Pearce, architect at Populous, ahead of CoreNet’s Global NZ Symposium in August titled where he will talk about disruptive design concepts.
Marko den Breems has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer at Isthmus, commencing Monday 19 August.
Karamia Müller reflects on framing productivity and concepts of work in the wake of technology’s promise and a post-COVID workforce grappling with rising living costs.
In this series brought to you by Resene, Oli Booth creates a still life artwork using Resene colours that pays tribute to his eponymous architecture practice’s affinity with nature.
Opinion: Pip Cheshire considers the potential of an independent Auckland to improve urban planning efficiency, taking its cue from city-states such as Singapore.
Jeremy Smith and Andrew Barrie talk with Junya Ishigami at Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ in:situ conference.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.
Chris Barton explores the consequences of the housing crisis and the ethical obligation of architects to tackle the problem.
Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
Carbon measurement expert Rebecca Mills, delves into the science behind mass timber’s green claims in an eye-opening exploration into the future of sustainable construction.
Pam Carter discusses her thoughts on mental health and well-being within the industry.
In the first of our ‘Building Change’ series, Rebecca Mills, founder of The Lever Room, summarises the present state of carbon accounting and finds it on the cusp of a transformation.
Chief Economist at Auckland Council Gary Blick discusses the results of recent ‘upzoning’ across Auckland and its link to improving housing and rental affordability.
AGM welcomes Anya Jeanes in dual role as Digital Assistant at ArchitectureNow and Event Coordinator for the 2024 Interior Awards.
Heritage architect Joanna Theodore writes about the negative repercussions of removing the iconic Gordon Wilson Flats from the Heritage Schedule.
Karamia Müller looks at the relational nature of Te Tiriti and the importance of collectivism over individualism.
Joseph McAuley, former Director of NZIA’s Emerge programme, questions the status quo guiding architectural education in New Zealand asking “Are our graduates industry-ready”?
David Frew, Exterior Technical Adviser at Outside In looks beyond the aesthetics of green exteriors to find a strong case for greening commercial spaces.
David Frew, Exterior Technical Adviser at Outside In looks beyond the aesthetics of green exteriors to find a strong case for greening our urban environment.
Pip Cheshire dreams of verdant cities in Aotearoa that look to Singapore for inspiration and encourages architects to argue the case for trees.
In this series brought to you by Resene, Chantal Gaiqui discusses how engaging spatial design solutions connect people to the land and the land to the people.
Urban planning experts at the University of Waikato are developing a new model to support the translation of natural hazard science and planning of future cities.
Iván Santamarina, founder of Urbanhub Aotearoa, reflects on the influence of leading urbanist Salvador Rueda and what change his ‘Superblock’ model could have locally.
Chris Barton considers OpenAI’s latest offering, Sora, and its ability to render real worlds into existence.
Jun’s outstanding design and communication skills make him the perfect fit for this role.
Isabella Muirhead of the University of Auckland was the winner of 2023’s NZIA Resene Student Design Awards. Here, she describes her project, Common Ground.
Auckland-based photographer Larnie Nicolson has been shooting architecture and interiors for 20 years. We asked about her top five projects and why they inspire her practice.
Christopher Kelly asks: What are we trying to achieve in the housing market and does anyone in power really want to achieve it?
Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
Michael Leng joins COX Architecture as a Senior Associate and Interior Design Lead in new Auckland Studio.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.
Architect Pip Cheshire believes a respectful acknowledgment of the underlying values of the whenua can yield a city of beauty and humanity.
Designer Philippe Malouin spoke to Ella Lilley-Gasteiger and Nathan Swaney of GESTALT Studios, about his design process and advice for emerging designers.
In this series brought to you by Resene, Greg Young discusses his unorthodox entrance into the world of architecture and his practice’s award-winning use of colour.
Karamia Müller considers the ‘architecture’ of land occupation and the ideological differences that reveal the politics of sovereignty.
Melanie McDaid caught up with Kai-Uwe Bergmann of Bjarke Ingels Group ahead of his visit to New Zealand in February for the NZIA in:situ conference.
Matt Grant visits architect Noel Blackburn’s Hillcrest house in Hamilton and decides to find out more about his work.
Notable Auckland-based architect Phillip (Pip) Cheshire has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for services to architecture.