Refurbishment | Architecture Now

Unveiling the accretions of time

Projects | Joanna Theodore examines the meticulous peeling back of layers and reconstruction by Architectus in its careful refurbishment of Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland’s Old Choral Hall.

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.