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RSSIn this series brought to you by Resene, Material Creative co-founder Toni Brandso discusses her mission to challenge the status quo and disrupt the norm.
South African-born photographer Barry Tobin, now based in Auckland, originally trained and worked in the field of architecture. Here, he shares with us his top five projects.
The accomplished architect and senior lecturer at Unitec Auckland’s School of Architecture passed away on 07 September 2023, at the age of 80.
Karamia Müller considers the politics of the built realm and uses a clever analogy asking “How’s the water?” to address the impact of social conditioning on how we view the housing crisis.
Pip Cheshire advocates for greater diversity and inclusivity in the design and planning of architecture in New Zealand’s cities.
In 2010 the late Marshall Cook was awarded the NZIA Gold Medal, the highest single honour the institute bestows. Here he talks with John Walsh at length about his life in architecture a few years prior to that award.
Architectural editor and researcher Justine Clark discusses Kerstin Thompson’s contribution to Australian architecture.
Studio Pacific Architecture has recently announced the promotion of 14 individuals throughout their award-winning practice.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week’s ‘keep learning’ message, Michael Leng talks with Kada’s Hana Faamalepe about overcoming her anxiety around public speaking.
Having recently overcome an unexpected but severe episode of depression, interior designer Daniel Kempka shares his experience and how he has found his way back to the work he loves.
Hera Cook pays tribute to her father, the highly creative and innovative New Zealand architect and activist who pioneered the wind-rain house (11 February 1929–11 June 2023).
Chris Barton looks at the need for ‘sponge city’ and water-sensitive urban design to make our cities safe.
The newest episode of this architecture podcast features CoHaus in Grey Lynn by Thom Gill and Helle Westergaard.
Studio Pacific has aims to increase governance expertise with the appointment of a new Executive Director – James Wallace – who will join the Board on a three-year term.
With over 20 years’ of experience, Chris Rogers, has been promoted to Principal of Jasmax’s Sydney Studio, along with 17 additional promotions practice-wide.
Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
In this series brought to you by Resene, artist and architect Felicity Brenchley speaks about working with simple composition, proportion, materiality, colour and texture.
Karamia Müller ponders New Zealand’s housing crisis and its connection with a decreased lifespan, and after discussion with former tutor Graeme Burgess, arrives at a possible solution.
Modernist architect Friedrich Eisenhofer passed away on Thursday 27 July, 2023.
Sjoerd Post has resigned as CEO following five years at Jasmax. He will continue to support the leadership team at Jasmax until his exit from the business in August 2023.
Rupert Reed has been appointed as DKO Auckland Studio Director and Scott Jury will now assume the role of DKO Auckland Consulting Director.
Anthony Vile, Urban Design Lead at Context Architects, believes urban design in Aotearoa is at a turning point and current government policy up for consultation could point the way forward.
Pip Cheshire has a quiet conversation with his house.
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 considers the existential threat of AI — from the ‘stochastic parrot’ functionality of ChatGPT, to text-to-image generators and the daunting implications of AI’s evolution.
Long-standing friend of the Cameron family Vivienne Stone pays tribute to interior design legend Nanette Cameron (27 September 1927–13 April 2023).
Patrick Sherwood, writes on the rise of architectural parody forums on social media, where flippant critiques of ‘bad architecture’ might help inform the wider discourse.
Mike Austin observes a recurring trend among thesis students where an emphasis on presentation and reference to exalted precedents has set a course for accepted design standards.
Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
In this series brought to you by Resene, senior associate and interior design lead at Peddlethorp, Tessa Pawson, delves into her interior inspirations.
Pip Cheshire considers the new and profound challenges presented by recent climate change and how best to deal with them.
Karamia Müller believes that if beauty in architecture is attainable then so, too, should be equity.
Photographer Jessica Chloe Gernat chooses five of her favourite architectural projects to show us.
Eu Jin Chua argues the concept of hostile architecture is not about specific objects or buildings but rather social, political and economic relations.
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 contends the role of the architect is due some evolution amidst our climate crisis.
Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
As a principal at Cheshire Architects and project architect for one of the country’s most elegant hotels, The Hotel Britomart, Dajiang Tai is making his mark in the world of interiors.
We talk to Interior Awards 2023 juror Amanda Harkness about one of her favourite spaces, what she’d like to see more of and the importance of narrative.