BusinessEco-comfort in tiny bush bachAuckland's Jessop Architects has developed plans for passive houses with extremely low energy consumption.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandVote saves Christchurch Town HallThe earthquake-damaged Christchurch Town Hall has been saved after city councillors unanimously voted in favour of a $127.5 million full restoration plan today.29 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandHall restoration plan 'a masterpiece'A restoration plan to save the earthquake-damaged Christchurch Town Hall has been hailed as a "masterpiece" by the internationally acclaimed building's architect.28 Aug 05:32 AM
EntertainmentWho will win The Block?Ben Crawford goes back to the building site to see what's in store this year.17 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandBest house in Auckland namedThe creative juices must have been flowing when a fruit drink magnate's celebrated new house was on the drawing board.10 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionNZ buildings in running for top awardA giraffe house, art gallery, Grey Lynn shops and apartment building are in the running for a top international architectural award.22 Jul 05:30 PM
PropertySeaside houses scoop architectural awardsNew houses built in seaside areas north of Auckland scooped two architectural awards last night.19 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJanet McAllisterJanet McAllister: Coronation Hall lends itself to the cutting edgeThere's a tantalising connection between Jazz Age performance legend Josephine Baker and the Old Folks Ass.12 Jul 10:00 PM
TourismDunedin hotel compromise on offerThe woman behind a controversial $100 million waterfront hotel bid in Dunedin says she will compromise to secure a deal with the Dunedin City Council.27 Jun 09:47 PM
LifestyleThe house that friendship builtPaterson parlayed a childhood passion into a successful career, and the awards just keep on coming.26 Jun 12:30 AM
TourismDunedin $100m hotel bid off to courtThe company bidding to build a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin is taking its fight to the Environment Court.25 Jun 10:30 PM
LifestyleGlamuzina Paterson Architects' award-winning housesChildhood friends Dominic Glamuzina and Aaron Paterson, of Glamuzina Paterson Architects, were hailed as "emerging talent" when two of the four award-winning projects in the Housing category of the 2013 New Zealand Architecture Awards were theirs. 25 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandImperial makeoverIt's a $15 million renovation, an award-winning heritage vision and a blueprint for urban renewal in downtown Auckland. And judging from the all-day crowds, it's still the place to be seen drinking coffee.07 Jun 05:30 PM
TourismDunedin's hotel tower plan rejectedControversial plans for a $100 million 27-level Dunedin hotel have been knocked back.04 Jun 09:45 PM
LifestyleArtist Carin Wilson's hiltop studioA spiritual home is slowly taking shape on a Northland coastal block in the hands of a Maori sculptor and his wife.29 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleGallery: Architecture AwardsBeautifully designed architechture from the 2013 New Zealand Architecture Awards.24 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBach and back street among top awardsA firm of Auckland architects behind a building restoration which revitalised part of Queen St scooped the country's premier architectural award last night.24 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentThis place we call homeThe Auckland Triennial, which opens next month, brings together a host of local and international artists responding to what it is like to live here.26 Apr 10:18 PM
PropertyLucky at work: Designers give award winning comfort to Kiwi staffIf you work for ASB and you are in Takapuna's Sovereign House, Albany's C:Drive or are about to move into ASB North Wharf at Wynyard Quarter, then lucky you.05 Apr 04:30 PM
LifestyleWhat architecture students are dreaming of (+pics)A student architecture competition includes a plan for Christchurch Cathedral to be "reconstructed"and its roof line again made visible.04 Apr 04:30 PM
BusinessJessop Architects' Coolhouse designAuckland's Jessop Architects has developed plans for passive houses with extremely low energy consumption.08 Mar 09:08 PM
New ZealandQuake proposal fans heritage fearGiving building owners 10 years to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings would amount to an "execution order" for many heritage buildings, says the Auckland Council.06 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid Tsow: Skyscraper was ahead of its timeRumblings about the possible demolition of the Auckland Civic Administration structure at 1 Greys Ave have led me to investigate this interesting building, writes David Tsow.31 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessImagination seems the only limit for linersA weekly feature by Grant Bradley looks at what's happening in the travel industry and what it means for consumers.22 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleHomes of the year: Artistic decor plusOriginally published on June 16, this Westmere home combines quirky architecture with artistic decor to create the creative's dream house.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBuyers urged to challenge architect tagHome buyers are being urged to challenge estate agents who claim houses are architecturally designed after new moves that relax how properties can be marketed.23 Nov 04:22 AM
New ZealandRuling widens 'architect home' tagEstate agents have been given the all-clear to describe houses as architecturally designed - even if the creators are not registered professionals.22 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWaterfront must have 'wow' factorA stadium won't do justice to lifting Auckland's economy or aspirations to a position as a world city of scale, writes Tony Garnier. It needs an architectural statement beyond the Sydney Opera House.03 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleSlice of paradise in Coromandel (+pictures)Big House, Small House - New Homes of New Zealand Architects is a wonderful new book by leading writer John Walsh and photographer Patrick Reynolds. In this extract we visit the Coromandel bach of a New York-based architect.30 Oct 10:00 PM