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.

Architecture NZ

Slow learners

A pleasant morning in Lyttelton

A commitment to fragility

RESTORING DIGNITY THROUGH HOUSING

F. GORDON WILSON FELLOWSHIP SHORT LIST ANNOUNCED

ERRATUM

CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL INTERIORS AND THEIR DESIGNERS

TRACKING AOTEAROA’S CARBON JOURNEY • Sustainable architecture advisor Francisco Carbajal looks at how Aotearoa is tracking on its decarbonisation journey and asks whether or not we are at risk of falling behind.

ARCHITECTS IN DEMAND • We asked the head of Otago Polytechnic’s recently accredited School of Architecture, Associate Professor Tobias Danielmeier, to put the case for the creation of what is now the country’s fifth school.

FIVE FINALISTS SELECTED FOR 2026 BRICK BAY FOLLY • Five enchanting submissions have been short-listed for the eleventh Brick Bay Folly. Amanda Harkness explores the stories behind the designs.

WEAVING TOGETHER HISTORY AND INNOVATION • When looking to explore and unlock the infinite possibilities of its Designer Jet technology further, GH Commercial teamed up with Tāmaki Makaurau-based interior design studio Outline Design.

AFTER THE RAIN: CHIPPING AT THE FOUNDATIONS • In Part 2 of this six-part series, Andrew Barrie considers the problems involved in disposing of concrete slabs at a building’s end-of-life.

Forging relationships • Murali Bhaskar, partner and design director at Boon in New Plymouth, reflects on his time with the 51-year-old architecture firm.

Work

Staging a vibrant ecosystem • Dorita Hannah visits the new, purpose-built home of The Court Theatre in Ōtautahi Christchurch, designed by London-based firm Haworth Tompkins in collaboration with Athfield Architects.

A polite new neighbour • Darryl Church explores the mixed-use office, hospitality, retail and accommodation development, Customs Quay Ahuriri, by RTA Studio.

Authenticity restored • Chris Cochran explores the careful and considerate heritage restoration of The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington, by Team Architects in association with Paul Cummack Conservation.

ALISON GWERDER • As senior interior designer at Beca in New Plymouth, Alison Gwerder creates environments that promote and foster community, and enhance our society and culture.

Local Architecture Awards 2025 • Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Local Awards celebrate the best architecture from around the country. National winners will be selected from those showcased on the following pages and announced at the New Zealand Architecture Awards on Thursday 20 November in Christchurch.

AUCKLAND

WAIKATO & BAY OF PLENTY

WESTERN

GISBORNE & HAWKE’S BAY

WELLINGTON

NELSON & MARLBOROUGH

CANTERBURY

SOUTHERN

Edgecumbe and White

Rendered Futures: Drawing Architecture • 28 June–24 August 2025 Objectspace, Auckland

CARTOON