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Window to the world
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Jade Kake explores the tensions of public space on show at Wellington’s $217.6-million seismic upgrade and makeover of its central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, by Athfield Architects in collaboration with Tihei.
Architecture of the deal
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John Walsh delves into the tangled history and the complex urban design thinking underlying Auckland’s 32,000m2 New Zealand International Convention Centre by Warren and Mahoney in association with Moller Architects and Woods Bagot.
Elegant span
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Andrew Barrie visits the vast, luminous Hangar 4, the Six Green Star certified centrepiece of Air New Zealand’s maintenance base at Auckland Airport by Studio Pacific Architecture.
Protecting Canterbury’s taonga
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A cornerstone of the Ōtautahi Christchurch cultural precinct and wider Canterbury region, Canterbury Museum houses 25 per cent of Aotearoa’s taonga.
Holding memories
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Guy Marriage navigates the $290-million Te Rua Archives New Zealand in Wellington, the magnificently sculpted, base isolated and airtight storehouse of our country’s culture.
Impressionism meets innovation on the gallery floor
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Melbourne National Gallery of Victoria’s French masterpieces are showcased atop GH Commercial’s bespoke carpet — blending art, design and craft.
Authenticity restored
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Chris Cochran explores the careful and considerate heritage restoration of The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington.
New Zealand wool flooring grounds Taupō’s landmark civic project
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New Zealand wool carpet tiles by Godfrey Hirst bring warmth, texture and local connection to Taupō’s He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa by DCA Architects of Transformation.
Celebrating Cromwell’s rich history
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Jasmax’s Cromwell Memorial Hall, Museum and Events Centre is 13 months into construction and due for completion in May 2026.
The activator
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Abigail Hurst explores the multifaceted Te Whare Whakatere, the Ashburton Library and Civic Centre, by Athfield Architects.
The building as a teacher
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Rebecca Kiddle explores Ngā Mokopuna at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington by Tennent Brown Architects.
Dancing around the dolines
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Matthew Webby visits the spectacular Punangairi, the new visitor centre in Paparoa National Park on the northern West Coast of the South Island by Sheppard & Rout.
New Parliament buildings achieve 6 Green Star design rating
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Studio Pacific Architecture’s Ballantrae Place Building and Museum Street Building were awarded a 6 Green Star rating for their design.
The craft of layering narrative
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Trudie Bradbourne explores the layers of cultural history embodied in Te Whare Hononga, in Ngāmotu New Plymouth, by Tennent Brown Architects.
Façade art enhances new convention centre
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Two of the largest pieces of public art ever created in New Zealand — one an encompassing glass artwork, and the other a 32 metre high tiled wall — adorn the NZICC opening 2025.
Civic welcome
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Felicity Brenchley explores the collaborative design process behind Whangārei’s new civic centre, Te Iwitahi, by Team Architects Auckland.
City-shaping
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New renders visualise the proposed Te Tōangaroa stadium by global firm HKS in collaboration with Ngāti Whatua Ōrākei and local design partners Buchan and TOA.
Takanini’s new boutique entertainment hub
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Building on South Auckland’s growing reputation as a foodie destination, Derby Square, Auckland’s newest entertainment and eatery precinct, is set to open in March 2024.
Tauranga’s new $303mil civic precinct
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Plans are revealed for Te Manawataki o Te Papa in Tauranga, a ‘once-in-a-generation project’ that will see a vibrant new cultural hub created in the city’s centre.
Linking two culturally significant buildings
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Studio Pacific Architecture and co-design partners Tihei have designed a link bridge enabling structure between the National Library and new Archives building.