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Vale Jack Manning

In memory of Jack Manning (1929-2021), a highly awarded Fellow of Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA and Gold Medal winner and designer behind Auckland's AMP Building and Wellington's Majestic Centre.

Studio Pacific appoints two new associate directors

The multidisciplinary firm has announced that James Wallace and Marc Woodbury will join the board of directors for the next 12 months.

Auckland Council says it's investing $133 million into Midtown

Watch: The Council has recently announced projects surrounding the planned CRL Aotea Station including upgrades to Federal Street, High Street and Hobson Street (among others) and refurbishing Aotea Centre.

Tom Dixon to judge ECC NZ Student Craft Design Awards

Entries are open for the 2021 programme until 10 October and British designer Tom Dixon OBE is set to bring a global view to this year's judging panel.

Obituary: Ron Sang

Gina Hochstein pays tribute to a celebrated New Zealand architect, art collector and book publisher, whose award-winning career spanned more than five decades.

Dorrington Atcheson Architects hiring architectural graduate

Dorrington Atcheson Architects (DAA) is looking to hire an architectural graduate to join their Grey Lynn studio.

New Zealand's tallest residential tower officially completed

Plus Architecture has offically announced the completion of The Pacifica in Auckland's CBD, measuring 178 metres high and housing over 200 apartments.

Auckland Climate Festival begins 12 October

The Festival has announced over 40 events today, running from 12-31 October aimed at celebrating and accelerating climate action, including talks on build-to-rent schemes and designing for climate change.

New sector leads and principals appointed at Ignite

The firm has announced five associate directors have been promoted to sector lead positions, with three directors also now named as principals.

Model Citizens @ home: Send us your lockdown creations

As New Zealand continues staying home, we've got an activity for the whole family. Use whatever materials you can find, create a model home and send us the result!

Objectspace announces partnership with Architectus

The Auckland-based gallery committed to showcasing craft, design and architecture has announced architecture firm Architectus as their "strategic design partner".

Auckland ferry terminal redevelopment opens to the public

A new six-berth Ferry Landing together with the public downtown waterfront space, Te Wānanga, was a collaborative effort from Isthmus, Auckland Transport, Auckland Council, mana whenua partners and other stakeholders.

Queenstown hotel wins 2021 Dulux Colour Awards Grand Prix

The winners of the 35th Dulux Colour Awards have been revealed, with Queenstown’s Central Hotel taking home the top prize for New Zealand.

Kāinga Ora announces first Passive House development

Architects behind the project, Peddlethorp, report that the Passive House public housing development in South Auckland is the first public housing project funded by Central Government in Australasia.

Finalists announced: Brick Bay Folly 2021

With sustainability, the pandemic and climate and biodiversity crises front of mind, this year’s Brick Bay Folly entries tackled issues beyond those of simply translating whimsical computer renders into constructed reality.