A good image is vital to communicating the design ideas, function and aesthetics of a project, whether it be a newly-completed house perched on a clifftop or a large, public building in the inner city. ArchiPro recently talked with architectural photographer Jason Mann about how he approaches this challenging yet creatively satisfying work...11 May 20195 min read
Friday, 8th March marks International Women’s Day 2019. In celebration of this day, ArchiPro editor Amelia Melbourne-Hayward talked to three talented women architects, who are all at different stages in their career, about some of their experiences working in architecture in New Zealand...08 March 20199 min read
Recent changes in Auckland’s planning rules through the Auckland Unitary Plan mean that there is an exciting opportunity to create cleverly-designed, thoughtful communities that encourage interaction between neighbours, diversity of residents and an overwhelming sense of connection...18 February 20194 min read
Surya Fullerton was Patterson Associates’ project architect as well as the project manager on Sea Wall House, overseeing the process from start to finish. Justine Harvey spoke with him about what it took to create this complex, high-quality home and asks for some design and build advice...21 January 20195 min read
It’s easy to see why people from across New Zealand are being enticed to move and live in Tauranga. It’s a desirable harbourside location with great beaches, good employment prospects and it offers the chance to live a more laidback lifestyle than some of our other large cities...18 January 20194 min read
New Zealand’s incredible coastlines are ideal for living and holidaying beside the sea. Designing for this environment also has its challenges: strong ocean breezes, the eroding capabilities of salt, rising sea levels and more.ArchiPro talked to Grant Neill of Pacific Environments NZ Ltd Architects about what to consider when building or buying your dream coastal home...29 November 20184 min read
When buying a piece of land to build on, it’s important to remember there’s usually more to the story than what’s been advertised...When we say ‘location is everything’, we don’t mean access to schools and local amenities.Where you choose to build can also have a significant impact on the sustainability and long-term running costs of your home.Learn more from our interview with Don Jamieson of Don Jamieson Architecture...13 August 20184 min read
We spoke with Brian of Neuchatel about the advantages of mastic asphalt waterproof membranes and why it’s such an effective solution for old buildings...When you renovate heritage listed buildings, the goal is always the same.You want to enhance the structure while replicating the original as much as possible. This, of course, creates a unique set of challenges for contractors on the job.Want to find out more? Read our interview with Brian Mohan of Neuchatel...10 August 20184 min read
Recently, virtual reality, or VR has taken the world by storm, making its way into several key industries. The military uses VR to train pilots while fashion designers use it to create products. We use it at home to exercise, play and relax behind our personal headsets.VR has changed the way we learn, exercise, entertain ourselves and now - design our homes.We spoke to Patrick Wood of 3DAV about his new simulation, where VR, design and gaming come together to help Kiwis customise their homes.Sound like fun to you? Click the image below to find out more...03 August 20184 min read
When New Zealand amended the Building Code to include cladding fixed on a cavity, the industry found itself with hundreds of projects that couldn’t get compliance...Rosenfeld Kidson has always been on the cutting edge of innovation in the timber industry and they’re at it again with new 3D-animated installation instructions for their Cedar weatherboard systems. We spoke to Ray Hutton about the incredible tool that’s bridging understanding gaps for suppliers, builders, specifiers and architects alike...03 August 20185 min read
The faꞔade of any building is the structure’s outermost protection - keeping the asset and its occupants safe. But not all faꞔades are created equal and some are more prone to thermal loss than others. We spoke with Mike Olds of Resene Construction Systems to uncover the benefits of externally insulated cladding and their complete system approach...26 July 20183 min read
With 15,000 kilometres of diverse coastline, Kiwis are always finding new, innovative ways to build by the sea. Behind some of New Zealand’s most unique coastal architectural projects is Mitchell Stout Dodd, an Auckland-based firm directed by Julian Mitchell with partners Julie Stout and Rachel Dodd. We asked Julian to tell us a bit more about how life by the water affects the way we design and build our homes...18 July 20184 min read