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This seaside home in Christchurch’s Sumner draws on both site and context for its exterior cladding, alluding to the ubiquitous driftwood at the nearby water’s edge.
This year’s winning Brick Bay Folly, ‘Te Reo o te Hau’, ‘The Voice of the Kōkōhau’, asks us to listen to the voice of the wind and explore the kōrero it has with its surroundings.
A collaboration between architects Sheppard & Rout, and flooring supplier GH Commercial, champions New Zealand wool carpet tiles for Lincoln’s Agricultural Sciences Building.
The Department of Conservation’s (DOC) Dolomite Point Redevelopment Project at Punakaiki opening late October, incorporates FSC-certified timber and a green roof.
The spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright finds a home in New Zealand. First published in 2013.
Connected to, yet standing proud of, its surroundings, this bach is akin to an eyrie. First published in 2014.
Island life — designed as a retreat, this home nurtures the soul, first published in 2014.
John Walsh talks to Gary Todd of Gary Todd Architecture about his award-winning Ebb-Dunedin and its underlying narrative to connect the building in place and time.
Metlifecare’s latest offering, Gulf Rise, recently opened its clubhouse at the heart of the coastal village. Urban Lounge’s lead designer, Katherine Lennox, tells interior editor of Architecture New Zealand about the interior design studio’s thinking behind the communal spaces.
Work has begun on Kirikiriroa Hamilton’s new performing arts centre, designed by Jasmax in collaboration with British theatre design consultants Charcoalblue’s Melbourne studio.
Jade Kake explores the multilayered design features of Te Kooti Whenua Māori, the new Māori Land Court in Whangārei, by GHDWoodhead creativespaces and Studio Pasifika.
Amanda Harkness visits Monk Mackenzie’s Jervois apartments in Auckland’s Herne Bay and finds an intriguing treatment of private and public realms.
The green light has been given for construction of the eastern section of Te Hā Noa, Auckland’s new linear park — from Elliott Street to Kitchener Street — to begin.
Jasper van der Lingen is entranced by Warren and Mahoney’s Flock Hill Station in Canterbury — in a dream-like setting of silent mountains, still lakes and framed skies.
Long and short – elongated forms help knit this house to its site. First published in 2014.
Four pavilions create a communal feel without compromising privacy at this simple yet comfortable holiday home. First published in 2013.
A place to stand – a fallen tree replanted on a remote headland. First published in 2013.
Financial adviser Alex Wang opens art-filled, designer office in Victoria Park — the design led by Buster Caldwell of concept and interior design studio Wonder Group.
Jerram Tocker Barron Architects Motueka Public Library is a sustainable net-zero building that fulfilled a complex brief for just under 3.8 million.
The 2022 Te Kāhui Whaihanga Resene Student Design Awards winner, AUT MArch (Prof) student Matangireia Yates Francis describes his project Tūhononga.
Amanda Harkness investigates Studio Pacific Architecture’s adaptive re-use of Brandon House and finds a makeover that delivers some impressive sustainability credentials.
Te Pou Theatre’s interior fit-out, led by architect Graeme Burgess, has te ao Māori at its heart and, through this kaupapa, is redefining indigenous architecture in NZ.
Amanda Harkness explores the dramatic interior narrative, combining the exotic and eclectic with the comfortable, of Wellington’s Naumi Studio Hotel by Material Creative.
In Karekare Surf Lifesaving Club by Richard Priest Architect, in association with 106 Architects, Sir Bob Harvey finds a modest building designed to merge with its majestic setting.
Jon Rennie finds delight in architect Belinda George’s elegant response to her client’s childhood memories of campsite living.
House at the top of the world – a lakefront home that invites the world in. First published in 2013.
At first glance the simplicity of form of this house belies its inner workings. First published in 2013.
Located right next to the ocean, this house continues a long-held family tradition with the Coromandel Coast. First published in 2013.
West Plaza, Neville Price’s elegant aerofoil, is renamed 1 Albert Street and its podium has a much needed Makeover by Ignite Architects.
In this first part of the series, Tim Holmes of Warren and Mahoney provides an update on the extensive works being done on Christ Church Cathedral in the heart of Christchurch.
Of the land – this contemporary home merges indoors with out. First published in 2013.
The iconic Kiwi bach comes of age on the rugged West Coast. First published in 2013.
The sum of its parts - every detail carefully considered to create a singular whole. First published in 2013.
Dorita Hannah visits Klein Architects’ transformative Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit, Tiaho Mai, and discovers a new era in therapeutic design.
Specialists in aged-care interiors, TSD Studio’s Oran Park House project uses a range of custom-woven carpets to create an appealing and energising environment for residents.
A modern-day barbican, designed by Tennent Brown Architects, stands vigil at the entry to Wellington. First published in 2013.
A finely balanced family house by Sheppard & Rout Architects shows how to make big-scale spaces harmonious. First published in 2013.
Jonathan Smith has created an elegant and individual house in this renovation on Auckland’s North Shore. First published in 2013.
These two homes by Borrmeister Architects utlise floorplan, natural energy and resources, to create comfortable and sustainable living for their clients.
Abigail Hurst talks to Tennent Brown Architects about the difficult site, the cultural narratives and a new take on innovative learning environments in the design of Te Raekura Redcliffs School.