A new accord outlining the route to increased diversity has been launched by architecture and engineering...21 February 20202 min read
If you’ve watched any of the numerous TV programmes about tiny homes, you’ll know that the tiny house...19 February 20205 min read
As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus spikes, the impacts of this novel virus are beginning to come...18 February 20203 min read
Lightweight cladding solutions for multi-unit developments and low-rise buildings have never been so flexible...17 February 20202 min read
The average floor area of new homes consented in 2019 was about 21 percent (42 square metres) smaller than...12 February 20202 min read
Auckland consented over 15,000 new homes last year – the highest number since the mid-1970s.
11 February 20201 min read
Beach houses have come a long way from the classic Kiwi crib but many contemporary baches offer a resounding...03 February 20202 min read
Tiny houses have seen a huge rise in popularity over the last few years, not just because of their minimal...03 February 20203 min read
As we move towards higher density living, the need for visually appealing, versatile balustrade systems is...28 January 20203 min read
Humans innately seek connections with the natural world – a concept discussed extensively in the field of...22 January 20205 min read
As the 2019 bushfires encircled communities in Australia and took a staggering toll on wildlife, the infernos...21 January 20206 min read
With an almost unlimited number of possible building materials to choose from, having a range of realistic...05 November 20193 min read
The natural resurgence and attributes of the Tōtara tree provides a unique opportunity and is seeing a...05 November 20195 min read
When two buildings are combined, the need for each structure to move independently is crucial...01 November 20193 min read
ArchiPro asked the Hon. Jenny Salesa, Minister for Building and Construction, to discuss the Governments...16 October 20196 min read
QBS Construction is creating a garage and media room under a two-storied bungalow by moving the house on the...16 October 20196 min read
How is New Zealand harnessing its ‘local’ talents and materials to improve our homes and why is that...12 September 20198 min read
Arranged around a series of micro-landscapes, our Project of the Month, Volcano House, is a courtyard home...02 September 20195 min read
In the small Queensland town of Gympie, the reinvention of a retro building block has seen the style catch on across Australasia...02 September 20193 min read
What do we need to do in New Zealand to ensure our cities live up to our ‘clean, green New Zealand’ image?21 August 20197 min read
With environmental concerns at an all-time high, what are the implications of building ‘cheap and fast’...14 August 20197 min read
Incorporating everything from barn-style sliding doors to intricately panelled folding doors is on trend for...14 August 20193 min read
The process of designing a home is more fascinating if the homeowner has a special passion – an art...16 July 20195 min read
Building a beautiful house on an island presents many challenges, which we discuss with Mark Dawson, whose...14 July 20195 min read
Many companies are now bringing the feeling of home into their offices. Warmer, more intimate and friendly...17 June 20195 min read
As New Zealanders eat out more and more, the country’s coolest eateries are increasingly influencing the...10 June 20195 min read
In Aotearoa, iwi groups are having a greater role in how the direction of contemporary architecture is being...14 May 20197 min read
The design is in the detail and detail is exactly where moulding experts Accumen Shapes operate. From the...14 May 20194 min read
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
While it may be getting colder and darker out there, autumn is the perfect season to escape the city for a getaway. Just in time for the Easter break, we round up three unique architectural destinations to head to this (or any) long weekend...17 April 20193 min read
TOA Architects’ Nicholas (Nick) Dalton and Te Ari Prendergast are passionate about creating affordable,...12 April 20196 min read
In New Zealand we have had a love affair with the beautiful yet often impractical villa since the 1880s, when a rapid rise in the urban population helped make them the favoured house design...14 March 20196 min read
Architectural homes are sometimes accused of being too cool, calm and collected but the addition of beautiful crafted elements add character and ‘the personal touch’. We spoke with architect Michael O’Sullivan who crafts aspects of his designs with his own hands...13 March 20194 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
Patchwork Architecture is adept at designing small. In Wellington, where compact, steep sites abound, the studio has created some clever houses that work well within their tight site constraints...18 February 20194 min read