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A dream manifested into reality at an unlikely time for this carpenter-come registered architect as he completed his first house amidst Covid lockdowns and delays.
Amanda Harkness visits Irving Smith Architects in Nelson and finds a new studio built to address both present and future needs.
Peter Wood muses on the meaning of Gustorob, Bull O’Sullivan Architecture’s long, elegant shed, landed in a rural Canterbury landscape.
We talk to SemiCreative’s creative director James Irvine about the interior of Seven – winner of this year’s Hospitality Award at the Interior Awards.
Chris Barton visits Alexandra Park, by RTA Studio and DJRD Architects, and explores the art of apartment dwelling beside a racecourse.
Tauranga City Council’s new office building is set to be the largest mass timber office building in New Zealand and will target a net zero carbon footprint.
An elegant Lower Hutt house is a finely-tuned performance model. First published in 2012.
A standout view enjoyed from a series of thoughtfully designed spaces in this house by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects. First published in 2012.
This family house designed by Kerr Ritchie Architects steps up to complement the rolling landscape. First published in 2012.
Plans have been unveiled for a restrengthened Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library in Wellington’s Te Ngākau Civic Precinct, the design led by Athfield Architects.
Karamia Müller visits Kōtukutuku Papakāinga, a Mahitahi Trust social housing project in Auckland’s Ōtara, and finds TOA Architects has created a place of special significance, which welcomes, protects and fosters connections.
Profile Group’s new 5 Green Star-rated Hautapu manufacturing facility provides a simple response to the challenge of creating infrastructure of vast scale.
Hugh Tennent visits Massey University Wellington’s new marae, Te Rau Karamu, and finds a unique collaboration between Te Kāhui Toi and Athfield Architects.
A house in the surfing town of Raglan achieves a fine balance. First published in 2012.
This house, designed by Hugh Tennent, is a light and bright bayside gem. First published in 2012.
A house on Waiheke by Vaughn McQuarrie demonstrates the virtues of modesty and grace. First published in 2012.
Jon Rennie visits Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini, the Takaanini Community Hub, and finds lively spaces that cater to the whole community.
Crosson Architects’ new lifeguard tower at North Piha, may be modest in scale but its sentry-like presence is conspicuously commanding.
Boffa Miskell has created a community-focused laneway near Stevens Lawson Architects’ celebrated HomeGround that gives us a taste of things to come.
Andrew Watson has designed a house that occupies a spectacular setting with angled poise. First published in 2012.
A house in Wellington’s Hataitai puts its back to the hill to enjoy a steep site with superb views. First published in 2012.
This assured house, all black against ocean blue, sits confidently on its site, protected from coastal winds, first published in 2012.
Queenstown-based photographer Marina Mathews is tasked with capturing some amazing properties in the Whakatipu area. Camille Khouri caught up with her about her favourite projects, her approach to capturing great design, and her sources of inspiration.
Fostering Light is a garden pavilion by Atelier Bond. A contemporary villa extension that absorbs the outdoors, anchored with an Escea gas fireplace.
In 1997 a number of concepts for Site 9 (Lambton Harbour) on Wellington’s waterfront were submitted by architect Sir Ian Athfield and others. Now in 2022, the Athfield Architects-designed site is near completion.
Te Whare Mara, is a sophisticated and contemporary garden in Wellington that’s native planting scheme promotes an indigenous landscape and identity.
Te Ari Prendergast contemplates the cultural intricacies of Tairāwhiti Gisborne Airport by Tennent Brown Architects in collaboration with Architects 44.
Richard Naish contemplates what makes a good house as he visits studio/LWA’s award-winning Our House in Westmere, Auckland.
A light and breezy kitchen fits seamlessly in the renovation of this classic Auckland villa.
This Christchurch kitchen marries chic styling and culinary ease, first published in 2012.