Discover the stories behind the absolute best of New Zealand architecture, from stunning interiors, to awe-inspiring homes and jaw-dropping commercial projects.

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The architecture practice with net-zero carbon in its sights
Jasmax has set itself a clear target of net zero carbon across architectural projects by 2030, a move that is reshaping how one of Australasia’s leading practices thinks about design, responsibility and value.
What you need to know about building on the coast
What you need to know about building on the coast
Guides & Ideas
10 February 2026
6 MIN READ
Building by the sea comes with undeniable rewards and equally undeniable challenges. Here’s how to design a coastal home that will truly last.
The design rules of HMOA
The design rules of HMOA
Spaces
15 February 2026
6 MIN READ
Nearly 30 years on, HMOA’s practice is defined by a modernist aesthetic, a collaborative approach and a drive to adapt and re-use–with a few firm rules.
Do I need an architect to help design my home?
Annabelle Taurua
17 March 2024
4 MIN READ
Embracing the elements: an enduring home designed to engage with its arresting landscape
Katrina Hobbs
04 March 2024
3 MIN READ
A distinctive bunker-like residence commands attention nestled in the hills of Christchurch
Katrina Hobbs
28 February 2024
4 MIN READ
A contemporary retreat overlooking the Waikato River
Joanna Seton
25 February 2024
3 MIN READ
A gabled home framing mountain views in Queenstown
Natalie Clement
24 February 2024
4 MIN READ
An energy-efficient roof is the cherry atop this unique Z-shaped home
Amber Suckling
17 February 2024
4 MIN READ
A Queenstown Passive House designed for sustainable family living
Natalie Clement
17 February 2024
3 MIN READ
An award-winning redesign for one of Aotearoa's largest Māori healthcare providers
Natalie Clement
12 February 2024
4 MIN READ
A private, off-grid oasis in South Wairarapa
Cassie McKenzie
11 February 2024
4 MIN READ
A sustainable Nelson home designed to touch the land lightly
Natalie Clement
10 February 2024
2 MIN READ
A sculptural sanctuary intertwines elements of an elegant apartment with a beachside retreat.
Katrina Hobbs
05 February 2024
3 MIN READ
Building timeless elegance: a spacious rural abode
Joanna Seton
31 January 2024
4 MIN READ
A pared-back Passive House led by the land
Natalie Clement
27 January 2024
3 MIN READ
Breathtaking retreats: Inside New Zealand's most exquisite holiday homes
Yohei Guy
22 January 2024
7 MIN READ
A luxury home design with zero compromise
Cassie McKenzie
22 January 2024
5 MIN READ
A contemporary Auckland home emphasising the beauty of simplicity
Natalie Clement
02 January 2024
3 MIN READ
Meet Marlborough Vintners Winery, a multi-functional commercial space reflecting the craft of wine-making
Natalie Clement
17 December 2023
3 MIN READ
A Great Barrier Island bach where two forms meet in conversation
Natalie Clement
17 December 2023
3 MIN READ
The interior design of Commercial Bay's Sky Lobby balances the warmth of a welcome with corporate finesse
Natalie Clement
17 December 2023
3 MIN READ
An intimate retreat hunkering down into its wild coastal site
Natalie Clement
12 December 2023
3 MIN READ
Dining off the beaten track: the diamond-shaped cabin designed for luxury culinary experiences
Amber Suckling
09 December 2023
4 MIN READ
An immersive, remote cabin hidden in the Abel Tasman National Park
Natalie Clement
09 December 2023
4 MIN READ
Palm Springs mid-century modern meets coastal New Zealand in this resort-style home
Natalie Clement
08 December 2023
3 MIN READ
A brutalist home celebrating organic and manufactured Cantabrian materials
Natalie Clement
05 December 2023
3 MIN READ
A remote coastal retreat designed to reflect its artistic owners
Natalie Clement
05 December 2023
3 MIN READ
A tranquil Waiheke oasis makes the most of its stunning site
Cassie McKenzie
25 November 2023
4 MIN READ
An organic, sustainable home inspired by Japanese and Californian design
Natalie Clement
24 November 2023
4 MIN READ
A sculptural home handcrafted over a decade in a labour of love
Natalie Clement
24 November 2023
5 MIN READ
A luxury Queenstown residence layered with sensory experiences
Natalie Clement
24 November 2023
4 MIN READ
The Pink Palace: the rebirth of a forgotten villa into playful commercial offices
Natalie Clement
17 November 2023
4 MIN READ
Building wonders: Exquisite new build homes in New Zealand
Yohei Guy
15 November 2023
7 MIN READ
Embraced by native bush, this stunning home is at one with the land
Amber Suckling
12 November 2023
4 MIN READ
A modernist form meets a humanist ethos in this award-winning Christchurch residence
Natalie Clement
10 November 2023
6 MIN READ
A historic Ponsonby hall renovated into a contemporary family home
Natalie Clement
10 November 2023
4 MIN READ
A joyful holiday home inspired by mid-century modern design
Natalie Clement
10 November 2023
4 MIN READ
Redmund Spur House: a love letter to rural Canterbury
Natalie Clement
04 November 2023
7 MIN READ