Tag: Residential | Architecture Now

Generous and dignified social housing

Projects | Jon Rennie visits Community Lane, Architectus’ recently completed development for Kāinga Ora in Auckland’s Avondale.

Houses revisited: Mt Maunganui house

Projects | Rogan Nash Architects designed this beachside holiday home to be considerate of its space in nature and surrounding neighbours. First published in 2015.

A new build inspired by an old classic

Projects | A contemporary interpretation of a much-loved Lockwood bach honours memories while creating fresh connections to a lakeside setting.

Under the green roof

Projects | A home away from home for a young family, and at times their friends and extended family, takes on the form of a holiday encampment.

In between worlds

Projects | John Walsh explores the thresholds that mediate the formidable aspect and family dynamics of S.K.I. House in Wānaka by Roberts Gray Architects.

Technology meets craft

People | Sarosh Mulla delves into the tension between technology and craftsmanship in residential architecture to uncover parallels in these seemingly disparate modes of design.

A mindful sanctuary

Projects | This private dwelling by Kanat Studio for a client’s family member with dementia provides a peaceful respite from everyday worries and a tranquil setting for retreat.

Discovering Noel D’Arcy Blackburn

People | Matt Grant visits architect Noel Blackburn’s Hillcrest house in Hamilton and decides to find out more about his work.

Houses revisited: Pipi Beach house

Projects | Outside-the-box thinking has enabled a full-size family house to occupy a modest site. First published in 2014.

Houses revisited: Mountain landing house

Projects | Old and new come together in this extended family holiday home. First published in 2014.

CoHo Hui 3: Collective housing models conference

CoHo Hui 3: Tickets available now

News | Aotearoa’s collective housing conference CoHo Hui is back for 2023! Hosted by The Housing Innovation Society and the AUT School of Future Environments.

Country manor come to town

Projects | Pip Cheshire navigates the striking arrangement of formal and informal space at RTA Studio’s Zed House, located in the affluent suburb of Fendalton, in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

$250 million student village opens: 20 years in the making

News | The opening of the country’s largest student accommodation facility is set to boost the infrastructure of New Zealand’s tertiary education sector.

Where mysteries live

Projects | Jasper van der Lingen is entranced by Warren and Mahoney’s Flock Hill Station in Canterbury — in a dream-like setting of silent mountains, still lakes and framed skies.

Architects in Profile: Megan Edwards

People | A Q&A with Megan Edwards Architects, creators of homes imbued with a strong sense of identity and place.

A win – and, potentially, a loss – for future generations

UDINZ on the Auckland Unitary Plan’s NPS-UD

Review | Opinion piece: Lisa Hinton from UDINZ on the NPS-UD and Enabling Housing Supply legislation’s impacts on Auckland city.

Curved encampment: Bowden House

Projects | Jon Rennie finds delight in architect Belinda George’s elegant response to her client’s childhood memories of campsite living.

Interior Awards 2022, Residential Kitchen Award Winner

Awards | Congratulations to this year’s Residential Kitchen Award winner.

Magical constraint

Projects | Richard Naish contemplates what makes a good house as he visits studio/LWA’s award-winning Our House in Westmere, Auckland.

Sculpting form and material

Projects | Architect Sam Caradus from Crosson Architects explores and contrasts material and form in the Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA Local Award-winning Light and Clay.