Architecture NZ

Architecture New Zealand is the journal for New Zealand’s architects. For over fifty years it has been at the centre of the profession – keeping architects informed, inspired and engaged with reviews of the latest projects, insightful commentary on key issues and critical discussion of practice matters.

ON THE COVER

In the mind’s eye

Trees

Habits of mind

CITY-SHAPING

WALLÉ MARK II SET TO TAKE SHAPE

HOUSING SUMMIT 2024

DISCOVER ŌTAUTAHI THROUGH ITS ARCHITECTURE

INTERIOR AWARDS NEW CATEGORY

THE GRAND DESIGN DOWN UNDER • Mike Austin considers the long-running TV series franchise and its missing component – the architect – while Amanda Harkness goes to see Kevin McCloud on tour.

MATERIAL FOCUS: WAKA KOTAHI NZTA • We talk to André Bankier-Perry of Designgroup Stapleton Elliott (DGSE) about the delivery of a 9000m2 government workplace fit-out, and how social sustainability and sense of place were pivotal throughout the scheme.

CHANTAL GAIQUI • As TOA Architects new head of interiors, Chantal Gaiqui has a passion for creating innovative and engaging spatial design solutions, connecting people to the land and the land to the people: piki-a-rangi, para-a-nuku.

WEAVING A CONDUIT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE • Isabella Muirhead of Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland’s Te Pare School of Architecture and Planning was the winner of the 2023 Te Kāhui Whaihanga Resene Student Design Awards. Here, she describes her project, Common Ground.

Te taura whakairo: the continuing tradition • TOITŪ TE WHENUA, TOITŪ TE TIKANGA, KA ORA NGĀ TOI. WHEN WE HOLD FAST TO OUR LAND AND VALUES, OUR ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE FLOURISH.

GEOMETRIC SURPRISE • Architect Henri Sayes of Sayes Studio embraces the curve in one of his most recent projects – his own home. Amanda Harkness takes a closer look at the thinking behind the design.

Work

Towards an old architecture • In his navigation of the complex territory of critique, Anthony Hōete finds an emergent force in play at Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato University of Waikato’s The Pā, designed in collaboration by Architectus, Jasmax and designTRIBE.

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Culture and collegiality • John Walsh visits Te Rangihīroa, the University of Otago’s new hall of residence designed by Jasmax, and finds a big building with much to say about student welfare and the university’s engagement with te ao Māori.

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Home on the lease • Jeremy Smith investigates William Samuels Architects’ artfully constructed take on affordable housing.

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Masters of manipulation • Amanda Harkness takes a tour of Precinct Properties’ revitalised head office, by Warren and Mahoney, and finds a series of dramatically different elevations.

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Heritage conservation stories of our era

A LONG BAY FAREWELL • A stunning entertainer’s home in Auckland’s Long Bay was the last hurrah for a boutique design and build company prior to seeking new adventures in the South Island.

Crit/Book

Itchy fingers…