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 walk-in fit for a wardrobe designer
A walk-in fit for a wardrobe designer
Spaces
17 May 2026
4 MIN READ
After designing high-end wardrobes for clients across the country, Wardrobe Warehouse’s Richard Healy took on a project closer to home: renovating his own walk-in — with plenty of input from wife Lynn.
Slow architecture: The art of designing well
Slow architecture: The art of designing well
Guides & Ideas
27 January 2026
4 MIN READ
Taking time to design carefully, slow architecture creates buildings that last and spaces people truly love to live in.
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.
Redmund Spur House: a love letter to rural Canterbury
Natalie Clement
04 November 2023
7 MIN READ
A lakeside Canterbury home cleverly designed for modern family living
Natalie Clement
24 October 2023
3 MIN READ
An industrial chic Queenstown residence built around a view of The Remarkables
ArchiPro Editorial Team
24 October 2023
3 MIN READ
Te Rau Aroha: commemorating the Māori Battalion through architecture
Nick Forrester
10 October 2023
6 MIN READ
A beautiful restoration heralds a new chapter for this 1930s Christchurch villa
Amber Suckling
07 October 2023
3 MIN READ
A multi-generational retreat emphasising the value of volume
Natalie Clement
07 October 2023
3 MIN READ
An eye-catching family home with unobstructed views of Lake Wānaka
Amber Suckling
04 October 2023
3 MIN READ
A personality-rich passion project turned award-nominated tiny home
Amber Suckling
01 October 2023
4 MIN READ
Koroa House: a modernist Wānaka residence reconnecting its owners to their New Zealand roots
Natalie Clement
30 September 2023
4 MIN READ
This playful beachside home is a true expression of the owner’s creative spirit
Amber Suckling
26 September 2023
4 MIN READ
A clifftop oasis: the Whangaparāoa new-build that dazzles from on high
Nick Forrester
20 September 2023
3 MIN READ
A coastal retreat reimagining the traditional gabled form
Natalie Clement
19 September 2023
3 MIN READ
A remote cliff top dwelling designed to indulge in every inch of its rugged coastal locale
Amber Suckling
17 September 2023
5 MIN READ
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