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We review two books, which are sure to add fun and inspiration to your reading list this summer.
Rochelle Payne gives the sixth update on her family’s endeavour to build a Passive House in Beachlands, Auckland.
Architecture graduate Icao Tiseli tours three soon-to-close specialist libraries in an event with Objectspace gallery.
Colin Martin reports from the 2018 London Design Festival and the 2nd London Design Biennale.
See what’s on our shelves this summer.
Where can one place the TV without destroying the interior mood? Samsung’s new QLED TV might just have the answer.
Two Kiwis report back from Orgatec in Cologne, Germany: one of the world’s largest commercial trade fairs.
Andrew Barrie discusses this book, which explores a systematic approach to thinking about space based on dramaturgy.
Simon Bush-King checks out the design requirements of two cannabis retailers, one in Portland and one in Amsterdam.
In London, Colin Martin explores an exhibition by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude and the latest Serpentine Pavilion.
Haley Hooper reports on the evolution of Spanish architecture and a talk from Pritzker Prize-winner Eduardo Souto de Moura.
Four New Zealand designers weigh in on processes and products for creating more eco-friendly homes.
See all the fun that took place at this year’s FESTA: a biennial celebration of Christchurch’s transitional architecture.
Take a look at three houses which were designed to be kind to the environment.
We investigate sustainable practices and reliably sourced, eco-friendly homewares and materials.
Colin Martin reports back from the Biennale Architettura 2018, themed FREESPACE, on the world’s offerings.
Sloane & Peach’s Melanie McDaid shares her thoughts on the five recent proposals for the new tower at 65 Federal Street.
Camille Khouri reports back from the 2018 Sir Ian Athfield Memorial lecture in Queenstown, given by Allison Arieff.
We take a look at three architecture and design books that are carrying us through to Spring.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Academy, David Chipperfield Architects have designed a newly expanded campus.
Dr Andrew Barrie reviews this book by Marian Macken, a newly appointed senior lecturer at the UoA School of Architecture.
Rochelle Payne brings us the fifth update on her journey to create the Living House: her family’s Beachlands Passive House.
Susan Freeman-Greene of Engineering New Zealand on the need for better female representation in the building industry.
We talk to four architects who are using flooring as a deliberate design move, rather than an afterthought.
Chris Barton explores Paterson Architecture Collective’s commissioned architectural installation at Objectspace in Auckland.
‘Anything goes’ seems to sum up current flooring trends; here, we look at some of the latest and greatest flooring products.
Andreas Gursky is one of the most important artists and photographers of our time. We review his latest exhibition in London.
See 12 unique buildings dedicated to our favourite tipples: from a rooftop that sprouts wildflowers to a hidden tequila cave.
Architectural designer and advocate for Māori housing issues Jade Kake reviews the recent NZGBC Housing Summit.
On 3 May 2018, Shed 10 in Auckland was once again host to the annual CoreNet Symposium. We hear from some of the attendees.
Waves of velvet, ripples of yarn, crests on timber and creamy porcelain: bathroom scenes of comfort and style with Adesso.
Dr Andrew Barrie reviews this exploration of the art of Japanese gardens by Sophie Walker.
When designing bathrooms, how do we strike a balance between rushed showers before work and contemplative soaks in the bath?
Fisher & Paykel’s general manager of design, Mark Elmore, shares some of the trends, ideas and objects from EuroCucina.
Discover what New Zealand designers are using to create kitchens with heart.
Stephen Olsen reviews the Urbanism New Zealand conference, which took place in Wellington on 14 and 15 May.
We talk to New Zealand architects about the trends they’re seeing in bathrooms across the country.
Haley Hooper shares her highlights from The New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Tuia Pito Ora Conference.
Black is always on trend in the fashion world, and architecture is following suit. Take a look at 12 recent striking examples.
Camille Khouri interviews some firms around the country which are using Cross Reality in their everyday work.