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Queens Wharf design expectations too high, says designer
The Queens Wharf upgrade is a mismatch between expectation set up by the public and what can be reasonably achieved within the budget of $47 million, says one Auckland architect.
Banks ready to scrap wharf plans
Auckland City Mayor John Banks is considering canning the Queens Wharf upgrade
Through the ages
Three houses from three time periods - Viva talks to the home-owners about why they chose their very different dwellings and how they went about making them their own.
Blinging up the kitchen
He's an award-winning designer but be warned, a kitchen created by Mal Corboy is not for the fainthearted.
Robots park the cars in Ironbank
The Ironbank is one of the country's first high-rise office blocks without air conditioning - but has robots parking cars.
ARC chief savages Queens Wharf contest 'flop'
The Queens Wharf design contest is a flop, says Auckland Regional Council chairman Mike Lee.
Heritage focus
A mixture of nature and products made from nature are central to artist Rona Osborne's work and home life.
Canterbury Architecture Awards 2009
Photos of this year's award-winning designs, announced last night.
Fits like a glove
An Auckland publisher has created a relaxing haven from workday stress in a light-filled home which mixes modern and historic.
<i>Ten favourite things,</i> Fine Lines
Jessica Peerless takes us on an artistic tour of the things that get her creative juices flowing.
Winning constructions
From a seven-storey commercial building to a beach lodge wine cellar, the winners at last night's Auckland Architecture Awards reflected a sophisticated and intelligent approach to design
Nelson Marlborough Architecture Awards 2009
Winning designs from the 2009 Nelson Marlborough Architecture Awards.
A brotherly love
Sam and Jeremy Galvin are the creative family force behind new label Descendant Denim.
State of the art update for bank
One of New Zealand's most valuable art collections has been assembled in a room at the BNZ's new national headquarters in Auckland.
Ironbank a towering success with three awards
A new building criticised as looking like a pile of rusting containers scooped three architecture prizes last night.
Interiors: Small but perfectly formed
Seeking advice from a designer friend helped an Auckland woman create a homely feel in her compact Ponsonby house.
<i>Ten favourite things:</i> Artfully done
Artist Richard Orjis takes us through what makes his world.
Wooed by the wow factor
The need to put down roots led a German couple to a Lyttelton cottage, complete with railway carriage.
Monumental losses
Once part of the bricks and mortar of Auckland's cityscape, a range of historic buildings are no more. Alan Perrott looks into their rise and fall.
Having the best of times
Antique dealer Meredith Lee has found the perfect home/work balance
Fashion on show
Fashion Week may be over, but a new exhibition is set to celebrate some of our own key style influencers
What do you think should be done with Queens Wharf?
Queens Wharf is back on the political agenda.
China entry in running for Queens Wharf design
The winner of the RWC 'party central' design contest will be announced in November.
<i>TV Eye:</i> Grand while it lasted
Be careful what you wish for. Grand Designs Historic Homes has been screening on weekdays on the Living Channel and on TV3 On Saturdays and Wednesdays
A home to play in
An Auckland stylist has revamped a former shoe factory into a colourful playground