Articles

Sustainability

Interiors · Alice ThompsonBeyond the surface: a new approach to flooring

Building & Renovating · Casey ArdenSimplifying Sustainability in Kitchen Design

People & Practice · Alice ThompsonRichard Naish’s NZIA Gold Medal recognises a career without a fixed formula

Ideas & Perspectives · Alice ThompsonInside NZIA’s Aotearoa Festival Of Architecture

Residential Architecture · Tara BirdDesigning for the long middle: Inside Rogan Nash Architects

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieWhen stormwater management becomes part of the design

Residential Architecture · Joanna SetonBuilt to last: How Urbanfunction is designing beyond the trend cycle

Ideas & Perspectives · Joanna SetonToo hot to handle: Designing overheating out of the modern home

Residential Architecture · Tara BirdDesigning with the landscape, not against it

Commercial Architecture · Tara BirdFrom circular façades to glass as art: ArchiPro brands recognised at the 2026 WGANZ Awards

Materials & Craft

Why architects are increasingly specifying composite decking

Advances in composite decking technology are challenging long-held misconceptions, making it an increasingly popular choice for architects designing contemporary outdoor spaces.

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Commercial Architecture · Cassie McKenzieAt the top of the building: GreenAir and the Majestic Centre

Commercial Architecture · Cassie McKenzieThe overlooked layer: Why planting deserves a place in every design

Materials & Craft · Tara BirdThe enduring presence of New Zealand stone

Interiors · Buster CaldwellThe beauty of misbehaviour: what 3daysofdesign revealed about imperfect interiors

People & Practice · Tara BirdAt Home Design Evening, the future of the home became a trans-Tasman conversation

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieAn inside look at ColorCote: Why durability starts long before installation

People & Practice · Deborah BrownTwo architects. Two provocations. One room.

People & Practice · Tara BirdDesigning by Instinct: Why Smith Architects starts with what a site is already saying

People & Practice · Joanna SetonInside the architectural practice designing from first principles

Building & Renovating · Amber SucklingDecking, cladding, and everything in-between: why bamboo is the material of choice for Kiwi backyards

Interiors

Refined design on tap at Mountain View Retreat

In an alpine retreat in Wānaka, Johnston Architects brings together refined design and practical performance with the integration of the Zenith HydroTap Elite Plus.

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People & Practice · Joanna SetonThe architecture studio rethinking design & environmental responsibility

Building & Renovating · Casey ArdenWhy prefinished panels are reshaping interior delivery

Commercial Architecture · Casey ArdenMeet the designer timber flooring your project deserves

Ideas & Perspectives · Casey ArdenReframing solar as an architectural asset

People & Practice · Tara BirdA nationwide snapshot: Inside the 2026 NZIA shortlists

People & Practice · Joanna SetonTeam Green Architects: Designing out the cold

Building & Renovating · Casey ArdenDesigning for the next generation of hot water in commercial design

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieWorking with the land: Permcon permeable concrete creates hardscapes that cool, drain and comply

Commercial Architecture · Joanna SetonThe power of simplifying architecture

People & Practice · Joanna SetonThe architecture practice with net-zero carbon in its sights

People & Practice

The design rules of HMOA

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.

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Ideas & Perspectives · Megan HurnardDesigning Smarter Homes: Why Energy Intelligence Starts on the Drawing Board

Building & Renovating · Joanna SetonWhat you need to know about building on the coast

Commercial Architecture · Cassie McKenzieThe Technogym Sand Stone collection: Where wellness meets interior design

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