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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A historic Parnell home and the landscaping matching its grandeur
Nick Forrester
11 September 2023
4 MIN READ

The Auckland apartments using curved glass to exude modern luxury
Natalie Clement
11 September 2023
3 MIN READ

Te Mātāwai – the largest public housing project in Aotearoa so far
Courteney Searle
10 September 2023
6 MIN READ

An architectural masterpiece nestled at the foot of Mt Isthmus
Amber Suckling
09 September 2023
4 MIN READ

Bringing a 1920s villa into the 21st century while keeping an eye on the past
Nick Forrester
09 September 2023
4 MIN READ

A sculptural, coastal residence mining the sun and stars
Natalie Clement
09 September 2023
4 MIN READ

A jaw-dropping architectural swimming pool with panoramic views of the Southern Alps
Amber Suckling
06 September 2023
3 MIN READ

Te Pūtahi - Auckland Film Studios set a new benchmark for the New Zealand film industry with first Green Star rated sound stages
Amber Suckling
06 September 2023
4 MIN READ

The long and short of it: the hidden complexities behind a monolithic linear build
Nick Forrester
05 September 2023
4 MIN READ

Hugging the landscape, this stepped pavilion home is a contemporary expression of Victorian villa archetypes
Amber Suckling
04 September 2023
3 MIN READ

A stunning terraced development showcasing the best that medium-density has to offer
Nick Forrester
04 September 2023
5 MIN READ

Daniels Reef Lookout: the serendipitous manifestation of a young surfer's dream
Courteney Searle
02 September 2023
8 MIN READ

11 stunning villa renovations in New Zealand to inspire you
Yohei Guy
27 August 2023
7 MIN READ

Curves, kauri and colour: inside the beautifully offbeat Muriwai home that celebrates rural living
Nick Forrester
22 August 2023
6 MIN READ

Homewerk cabins: the beauty of living small
Amber Suckling
20 August 2023
4 MIN READ

Modern weatherboard houses in New Zealand worth celebrating
Yohei Guy
16 August 2023
6 MIN READ

A minimalist mountain cabin on the slopes of Mount Iron
Natalie Clement
14 August 2023
5 MIN READ

North Piha's sculptural surf life-saving tower is both a sanctuary and a stage
Courteney Searle
14 August 2023
5 MIN READ

Crinkle Cut house: a playground for light and shadow
Amber Suckling
13 August 2023
4 MIN READ

A clifftop residence inviting visitors down towards the sea
Natalie Clement
13 August 2023
3 MIN READ

A relaxed, rural family home in the shadow of Te Mata Peak
Natalie Clement
12 August 2023
5 MIN READ

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre: a landscape referencing the Avon River, Ngāi Tahu identity, and the vibrant heart of Christchurch
Amber Suckling
08 August 2023
5 MIN READ

The Tasman talisman: a stunning pavilion home between bay and mountains
Nick Forrester
08 August 2023
5 MIN READ

Auckland builders bring dream home to life on the Hibiscus Coast
Amber Suckling
02 August 2023
2 MIN READ

Manaaki, Ockham’s first development in Onehunga, celebrates the suburb's vibrant spirit
Amber Suckling
02 August 2023
6 MIN READ

A coastal Auckland home’s outdoor retreat inspired by global travels
Natalie Clement
29 July 2023
4 MIN READ

A cave-inspired home rising from a lava flow embankment
Natalie Clement
25 July 2023
6 MIN READ

Brick houses in New Zealand that boast brilliant designs
Yohei Guy
25 July 2023
6 MIN READ

Modernism in the countryside: an off-the-grid minimalist masterpiece in Northern Canterbury
Courteney Searle
25 July 2023
6 MIN READ

A striking sculptural Christchurch home built with extreme attention to detail
Joanna Seton
22 July 2023
4 MIN READ

A farm homestead with serene and subtle detailing
Joanna Seton
22 July 2023
4 MIN READ

The Hawke's Bay ‘paradise garden’ with a pronounced Spanish influence
Nick Forrester
17 July 2023
4 MIN READ

The party wall: a build featuring complex in situ concrete construction
Joanna Seton
17 July 2023
3 MIN READ

A dreamy Wellington villa renovation with a neighbourly design connection
Joanna Seton
15 July 2023
3 MIN READ

The delivery of a major housing development in Porirua was an exercise in project management master planning
Joanna Seton
14 July 2023
3 MIN READ

An important heritage site in Wellington was developed into a medium-density housing project that honours its history
Joanna Seton
11 July 2023
4 MIN READ