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Auckland Council appoints new head of design office

Landscape Architecture Aotearoa reports on the appointment Lisa Dunshea but says she won’t hold the same power or enjoy the same freedom as her predecessor.

Auckland Architecture Week begins 31 October

Though a full-blown Festival of Architecture was not able to happen this year due to COVID-19, the NZIA Auckland branch will host a week full of events from 31 October to 5 November.

Semi Permanent returns for 2020 – and it’s free for everyone

One day, ten hours, 27 speakers and performers. Semi Permanent Aotearoa is New Zealand’s longest-running creative conference. And this year, for the first time, it’s completely free.

Architect Nick Stevens talks sandcastles and collaboration

The co-founder of Stevens Lawson Architects recounts his journey with architecture and starting a practice from the ground up on a new podcast for creatives.

Interior Awards 2020 student winner on Radio New Zealand

Abdallah Alayan caught up with Jesse Mulligan on Radio New Zealand to discuss his winning project, how the event went and much more. Listen here.

Interior Awards 2020: Social gallery

Relive the Interior Awards 2020 event, which took place on 8 October at St Matthew-in-the-City in Auckland, with our gallery of photos from the night.

Auckland professionals launch COVID-19 fundraiser

ArchitectureNow columnist Maria Mingallon is among a group of young professionals organising the 10x10 fundraiser for COVID-19 relief.

Ignite Architects appoints new associate in Auckland

The firm has recently announced the appointment of Tara-Lee Carden as associate in their Auckland studio.

Canterbury social housing wins at 34th Dulux Colour Awards

The New Zealand Grand Prix winner for this year's awards went to Rohan Collett Architects' social housing development. See all the winners here.

Jasmax wins at Diversity Awards NZ

Diversity Works NZ has honoured the firm, in part for the work of Waka Māia – its Māori cultural design advisory team – with the Cultural Celebration Award.

Enter The Architecture Drawing Prize by 2 October 2020

The international competition – curated by the World Architecture Festival, Make Architects and Sir John Soane’s Museum in London – celebrates the architects' favourite pastime.

Warren and Mahoney expand healthcare leadership with new principal

The firm's Auckland studio has promoted Adele King to principal, an expansion of their leadership team and healthcare specialist team.

Buchan announces two new principals in Christchurch

The global firm has recently appointed Raylene McEwan and James Burgess as principals in their Christchurch studio.

Blum opens sustainable and architecturally-designed HQ in Christchurch

The storage company's new headquarters combines offices, a showroom and warehouse hub for South Island distribution under one Warren and Mahoney-designed roof.

Auckland architectural installation wins Good Design Australia Award

Rainbow Machine, an installation by a team of University of Auckland alumni and staff, was honoured with a Good Design Australia Gold Award.