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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.
Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.
Nanette Cameron, pioneer and industry legend has passed away aged 95.
The houses that survived the Esk floods this time also survived the Esk floods last time, for the same reasons — siting the house on a rise, not on the valley floor, Guy Marriage writes.
Nelson-based architect Jeremy Smith of Irving Smith Architects has been named the 2023 John G. Williams Distinguished Visiting Practitioner in Architecture.
We talk to Interior Awards 2023 juror Jon Rennie about interiors that connect people, homes for pinball machines, and doing what feels right – for the building and for the community.
Pip Cheshire believes dry, secure and affordable housing should be part of our national infrastructure, and that the crux of the housing issue lies in inherited social constructs.
Patrick Sherwood writes on the influence of slick marketing on the architecture industry.
Editor Chris Barton writes on the expected frequency of extreme weather in New Zealand and outlines why the profession needs to make climate change its focus.
We talk to Interior Awards 2023 juror Tessa Pawson about the conversation of craft, the power of collaboration, and projects that challenge us.
With a background in theatre and music, Mark Gascoigne switched things up by deciding on a career in architecture.
Sarosh Mulla pays tribute to Jeremy Salmond (2 January 1944–3 January 2023), one of New Zealand’s most highly respected heritage and conservation architects.
Renowned landscape architect Dr. Jala Makhzoumi will be an in-person keynote presenter at the 2023 NZILA Firth Conference in Nelson in May.
Tom Dixon is currently in New Zealand as a guest of ECC and while in Auckland, he met with Jessica Barter director of Bureaux.
We talk to Interior Awards 2023 juror Amber Ruckes about the conversation of craft, the power of collaboration, and projects that challenge us.
The latest in our series highlighting up-and-coming designers sees Ashley Cusick catch up with a Tongan graduate at Jasmax who is exploring her creative side both personally and collectively.
The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.
With serious architectural pedigree, Eva Nash and Kate Rogan have built their practice designing exceptional homes.
Karamia Müller calls for more irony, cynicism and criticality over beauty, earnestness and elitism upon revisiting the architectural satire account: @dank.lloyd.wright.
A Q&A with Megan Edwards Architects, creators of homes imbued with a strong sense of identity and place.