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Residential Houses Public / civic Commercial Workplace Alts and adds Education Hospitality Universities / colleges Apartments Kitchens Bars and cafes Retail Culture / arts Restaurants Bathrooms Refurbishment Religious Sport Adaptive re-use

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Base build

Base build

Posted: 17 Apr 2015

A challenging build at the base of a skifield, 1600 metres above sea level, led by Arrow International.

Red Architecture

Red Architecture

Posted: 16 Apr 2015

A raw, stripped-back aesthetic, with an understated palette and quirky geometric paint features.

In the cloud

In the cloud

Posted: 10 Apr 2015

Progressive Building visits one of the largest, most sophisticated data centres on the planet, Spark’s $60 million data centre.

Havelock North kitchen

Havelock North kitchen

Posted: 9 Apr 2015

Bold architectural lines and forms have been complemented by the assertive design of this kitchen.

The white house

The white house

Posted: 6 Apr 2015

A sleek and striking building in Auckland’s eastern suburbs contains a modern, pared-back apartment.

Odettes

Odettes

Posted: 1 Apr 2015

A 1970s’ photograph and a very personal approach to hospitality design has led to this eclectic inner-city oasis.

Copper house

Copper house

Posted: 31 Mar 2015

This landscape takes inspiration from its stunning surrounds while its finished form offers much to the immediate environs.

Tropical paradise

Tropical paradise

Posted: 30 Mar 2015

A stunning Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home might just be the beach house to beat the band.

Block party

Block party

Posted: 23 Mar 2015

A concrete-block beach house with a quirky shape maximises its coastal Australian environment and a steep site.

Huarahi o te Whai

Huarahi o te Whai

Posted: 16 Mar 2015

Whangarei’s Hatea Loop Walkway breathes new life into the once-neglected landscapes.

Treasury Research Centre and Archive

Treasury Research Centre and Archive

Posted: 10 Mar 2015

Architectus has designed an archive and family history research centre to protect and promote the heritage of Thames.

All at sea

All at sea

Posted: 2 Mar 2015

An Omaha Beach holiday house makes summer living easy for its many owners.

A brick quartet

A brick quartet

Tasman Cook, Greenstone Group, Kalmar Construction

Referencing the historical use of the site, this 60-unit housing solution presented various construction challenges.

Residential buildings
Aro Hā

Aro Hā

Posted: 12 Feb 2015

Surrounded by an awe-inspiring and ever-changing landscape, this retreat blends restraint and comfort into a wholesome mix.

Ngunguru Bay house

Ngunguru Bay house

Black Box Architects Ltd, Richard Hilton-Jones, RHJ Builders

Simplicity is the essential element to the success of this family bach.

Residential buildings
Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

Posted: 3 Feb 2015

Patterson Associates has created a multifunctional building beside the Avon River in Christchurch’s Hagley Park.

Street life

Street life

Posted: 2 Feb 2015

A trio of townhouses transform a gritty, inner-city Melbourne street.

The stars below

The stars below

Posted: 27 Jan 2015

The Van Gogh-Roosegaarde cycle path is a place where history and the future collide.

Heart of glass

Heart of glass

Posted: 26 Jan 2015

An impressive new build responds to the rugged topography of West Vancouver, Canada.

Test hall

Test hall

Scarbo Construction

The University of Auckland’s newest building incorporates Australasia’s largest seismic testing facility.

Commercial / public buildings
Loretta

Loretta

Posted: 20 Jan 2015

This eatery is influenced by California’s mid-century architecture, local pottery and its building’s own material layers.

Clyde Quay Wharf

Clyde Quay Wharf

Posted: 20 Jan 2015

Athfield Architects’ 239m-long luxury housing development is a surprisingly sensitive response to its prominent wharf site.

The bridge to somewhere

The bridge to somewhere

Posted: 19 Jan 2015

A modular home on Waiheke Island provides a contemporary escape from the city.

The art of building

The art of building

Clelands Construction

This space was designed to offer powerful experiences generated by the work of visionary Kiwi artist Len Lye.

Commercial / public buildings
Hot House: Tehran House

Hot House: Tehran House

Posted: 12 Jan 2015

An architectural design solves issues of limited space and extreme weather in Iran.

Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Town Hall

Posted: 18 Dec 2014

Otago’s civic heart receives a major retrofit and much-needed interior makeover.

Te Uru

Te Uru

Posted: 11 Dec 2014

Seeking to bring natural light and easy navigation to this gallery, its designers summoned sculptural forms and choreography.

Boatsheds

Boatsheds

Posted: 10 Dec 2014

An affinity for all things nautical has informed the design and materiality of this family home.

Days Bay Yoga Studio

Days Bay Yoga Studio

Posted: 9 Dec 2014

Paul Rolfe Architects has designed the ‘chilled’ Kiwi bach experience into a small timber-clad yoga studio.

Hidden treasure

Hidden treasure

Posted: 8 Dec 2014

An extensive renovation results in an outstanding kitchen and plenty of secret design details.

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