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Obituary: Nanette Cameron

Obituary: Nanette Cameron

10 Jul 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Long-standing friend of the Cameron family Vivienne Stone pays tribute to interior design legend Nanette Cameron (27 September 1927–13 April 2023).

That's it, I'm architecture shaming

That’s it, I’m architecture shaming

20 Jun 2023, Patrick Sherwood

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.

Untroubled by theory

Untroubled by theory

12 Jun 2023, Mike Austin

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.

Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘Global warming...’

Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘Global warming…’

9 Jun 2023, Malcolm Walker

Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.

Colour Collab: Tessa Pawson

Colour Collab: Tessa Pawson

7 Jun 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

In this series brought to you by Resene, senior associate and interior design lead at Peddlethorp, Tessa Pawson, delves into her interior inspirations.

In favour of spiders

In favour of spiders

30 May 2023, Pip Cheshire

Pip Cheshire considers the new and profound challenges presented by recent climate change and how best to deal with them.

The line between good and bad

The line between good and bad

16 May 2023, Karamia Müller

Karamia Müller believes that if beauty in architecture is attainable then so, too, should be equity.

Viewfinder: Top five with Jessica Chloe Gernat

Viewfinder: Top five with Jessica Chloe Gernat

12 May 2023, Jessica Chloe Gernat

Photographer Jessica Chloe Gernat chooses five of her favourite architectural projects to show us.

Hostile architecture, as seen from the suburbs of an expensive city

Hostile architecture, as seen from the suburbs of an expensive city

11 May 2023, Eu Jin Chua

Eu Jin Chua argues the concept of hostile architecture is not about specific objects or buildings but rather social, political and economic relations.

On the Rise: Saskia Simpson

On the Rise: Saskia Simpson

10 May 2023, Jacinda Rogers

The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.

Mind the gap

Mind the gap

9 May 2023, Chris Barton

Chris Barton contends the role of the architect is due some evolution amidst our climate crisis.

Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘The Gantt Chart...’

Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘The Gantt Chart…’

9 May 2023, Malcolm Walker

Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.

Colour Collab: Dajiang Tai

Colour Collab: Dajiang Tai

25 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

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.

Meet the 2023 Interior Awards jurors: Amanda Harkness

Meet the 2023 Interior Awards jurors: Amanda Harkness

24 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

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.

Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘The Thinker...’

Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘The Thinker…’

21 Apr 2023, Malcolm Walker

Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.

Vale: Nanette Cameron

Vale: Nanette Cameron

18 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Nanette Cameron, pioneer and industry legend has passed away aged 95.

Guy Marriage on building for climate change

Guy Marriage on building for climate change

13 Apr 2023, Guy Marriage

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.

Globe-trotting professor

Globe-trotting professor

11 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Nelson-based architect Jeremy Smith of Irving Smith Architects has been named the 2023 John G. Williams Distinguished Visiting Practitioner in Architecture.

Meet the 2023 Interior Awards jurors: Jon Rennie

Meet the 2023 Interior Awards jurors: Jon Rennie

11 Apr 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

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.

An obvious and sound investment

An obvious and sound investment

4 Apr 2023, Pip Cheshire

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.

Building a profile: The sway of marketing on architectural design

Building a profile

3 Apr 2023, Patrick Sherwood

Patrick Sherwood writes on the influence of slick marketing on the architecture industry.

After the floods

After the floods

27 Mar 2023, Chris Barton

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.

Meet the 2023 Interior Awards jurors: Tessa Pawson

Meet the 2023 Interior Awards jurors: Tessa Pawson

20 Mar 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

We talk to Interior Awards 2023 juror Tessa Pawson about the conversation of craft, the power of collaboration, and projects that challenge us.

Colour Collab: Mark Gascoigne

Colour Collab: Mark Gascoigne

20 Mar 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

With a background in theatre and music, Mark Gascoigne switched things up by deciding on a career in architecture.

Obituary: Jeremy Salmond QSO FNZIA

Obituary: Jeremy Salmond QSO FNZIA

17 Mar 2023, Sarosh Mulla

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.

NZILA Firth Conference 2023: Speaker Dr Jala Makhzoumi

NZILA Firth Conference 2023: Speaker Dr Jala Makhzoumi

14 Mar 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

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 in conversation with Jessica Barter

Tom Dixon in conversation with Jessica Barter

8 Mar 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Tom Dixon is currently in New Zealand as a guest of ECC and while in Auckland, he met with Jessica Barter director of Bureaux.

Meet the 2023 Interior Awards jurors: Amber Ruckes

Meet the 2023 Interior Awards jurors: Amber Ruckes

8 Mar 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

We talk to Interior Awards 2023 juror Amber Ruckes about the conversation of craft, the power of collaboration, and projects that challenge us.

On the Rise: Icao Tiseli

On the Rise: Icao Tiseli

8 Mar 2023, Ashley Cusick

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.

On the Rise: Maggie Hubert

On the Rise: Maggie Hubert

8 Mar 2023, Jacinda Rogers

The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.

Architects in Profile: Rogan Nash Architects

Architects in Profile: Rogan Nash

8 Mar 2023, Justine Harvey, Camille Khouri

With serious architectural pedigree, Eva Nash and Kate Rogan have built their practice designing exceptional homes.

Before there was dank, there was Frank

Before there was dank, there was Frank

8 Mar 2023, Karamia Müller

Karamia Müller calls for more irony, cynicism and criticality over beauty, earnestness and elitism upon revisiting the architectural satire account: @dank.lloyd.wright.

Architects in Profile: Megan Edwards Architects

Architects in Profile: Megan Edwards

8 Mar 2023, Justin Foote, Justine Harvey

A Q&A with Megan Edwards Architects, creators of homes imbued with a strong sense of identity and place.

Earthquake prone: how can we bring our riskiest buildings up to scratch?

Earthquake prone: how can we bring our riskiest buildings up to scratch?

7 Mar 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

As some of Aotearoa’s most seismically vulnerable buildings wait for upgrades, researchers say well-designed programmes to facilitate these potentially life-saving works should be prioritised.

On the Rise: André Bankier-Perry

On the Rise: André Bankier-Perry

1 Mar 2023, Jacinda Rogers

The On the Rise series, supported by Resene, profiles young designers from across the country who are shaping the future of the industry.

Meet the 2023 Interior Awards jurors: Scott Compton

Meet the 2023 Interior Awards jurors: Scott Compton

24 Feb 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

We talk to Interior Awards 2023 juror Scott Compton about interior spaces he loves, what he looks for in a client, and what good design means to him.

Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘Heritage lost...’

Cartoon - Malcolm Walker ‘Heritage lost…’

24 Feb 2023, Malcolm Walker

Cartoonist and Architect Malcolm Walker gives us his thoughts on the issues that matter.

A rumination on place

A rumination on place

10 Feb 2023, Pip Cheshire

Pip Cheshire considers the duelling of emotions and uncertainties in the practice of architecture, and ruminates on the importance of cultivating imagination in practice.

F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship announced

F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship announced

2 Feb 2023, ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects and the family of F. Gordon Wilson have established the F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship.

Ducks in the decorated shed

Ducks in the decorated shed

30 Jan 2023, Peter Parkes

Architect Peter Parkes discovers connection in the most unlikely place.

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