Refurbishment | Architecture Now

Re(NEW) the Gordon Wilson Flats

News | Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington is urged by The Architectural Centre to reuse the structure of Wellington’s controversial Gordon Wilson Flats.

BNZ refurbishment project: Elevating spaces with wool carpet tiles

Projects | Partner content:The BNZ branch refurbishment project is built on New Zealand-grown wool, using renewable fibre to create inviting, high-performing retail spaces.

Channelling that ’70s’ vibe

Projects | West Plaza, Neville Price’s elegant aerofoil, is renamed 1 Albert Street and its podium has a much needed Makeover by Ignite Architects.

Party out the back: Auckland villa

Projects | This Ponsonby home was renovated with the hope of maximising the social and entertainment potential of its garden area.

Great bones: 133 Molesworth Street

Projects | Studio Pacific Architecture has rebuilt this innovative, earthquake-proof building in central Wellington.

Sydney Opera House’s ‘biggest upgrade’

News | The NSW government has revealed working designs for a comprehensive upgrade of the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House.

Existing traces: Baird House

Projects | A small, dark worker’s cottage in Island Bay has been turned into a spacious home that is perfect for entertaining.

Public Trust well placed

Projects | The fate of this heritage-listed building hung in the balance until a man with vision saw that it could be something special.

Back from the dead: Pitches Store

Projects | More than a century of history is encapsulated within the walls of this restored building.

Aurecon

Projects | Capitalising on the interior space’s engineering functions and materials were key drivers in this workplace’s refit.

Bats Theatre

Projects | Wellington’s much-loved, small stage has a renewed look and new lease of life.

St James Theatre redevelopment

News | Work is well underway for the beloved heritage building on Queen Street, including seismic strengthening.

Wynyard Quarter refurbishment

News | A 90 year old character building in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter has been given a new lease on life.

Aga Khan Award for Architecture winners

Awards | The Aga Khan Award for Architecture celebrates architectural concepts of significant importance to Islamic societies.

Shed 10

Projects | Jasmax applies a light touch to the refurbishment of one of the last remaining industrial buildings on Auckland’s waterfront.

ANZ Centre

Projects | Warren and Mahoney’s elegant transformation of the ANZ Centre injects a healthy dose of creativity and civic amenity.

Special building

Projects | McKinney + Windeatt Architects’ renovation of a former rabbit warren near Auckland’s Victoria Park epitomises “the epoch of coffee”.

Christchurch Civic Building

Projects | Athfield Architects has succeeded in giving the building an open-hearted civility and a conscience.

C1 Espresso

Projects | Interior heads down to Christchurch for a look at a hospitality institution making a new mark in a classic building.

Repurposed Wellington Zoo hub

Projects | The disused elephant house is repurposed as a new tuckshop and event marquee.