Architecture
Allan Matson: fighting facadism
Facadism in Auckland is getting under the collar of heritage expert Allan Matson. It's an architectural practice that took off in the 1980s - gutting old buildings and retaining their facade. The art… Audio
Jeremy Salmond - Another honour for top heritage architect
Jeremy Salmond has just received the 2018 New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Gold Medal in recognition of an outstanding career in heritage and conservation architecture. He was the founding… Audio, Gallery
A festival of architecture
Bill McKay looks back on the broad range of offerings from the past fortnight's Festival of Architecture, he says it wasn't just for architects and wealthy people. Audio
The battle over Wellington's 'ugliest building', the Gordon Wilson Flats
The owner of the Gordon Wilson Flats wants to demolish the heritage-listed building. It hopes to end its long fight by capturing the building in virtual reality before knocking it down. Video
Goodbye to Gordon Wilson state highrise
An imposing high-rise state housing block at Number 139 Greys Ave was built in 1957 and is described as "unique". It's being bulldozed by Housing New Zealand for a modern block of social housing… Audio
Refik Anadol: it's virtual reality but not as you know it
You don't have to pop on a headset to experience the eye popping futuristic artworks created by Refik Anadol. Using data, architecture, projection, light and sound, the Turkish media artist creates… Audio
Ambitious plan for Dunedin shows anything is possible
An ambitious plan to future-proof and develop Dunedin's waterfront with a conference centre and hotel has been unveiled by local architect, Damien van Brandenburg. Video, Audio
Andrew Patterson: architect extraordinaire
Andrew Patterson pushes the boundaries in New Zealand architecture. He has designed some of the most innovative and visually striking buildings in the country - the A.J Hackett Bungy Centre near… Audio, Gallery
Architect and buildings honoured at awards
The architect responsible for some of the country's most striking contemporary buildings has been awarded the country's top architecture honour.
Jaron Lubin: architect aiming high
American architect Jaron Lubin has been involved with some of the most impressive new design projects around the world. He's on the team that has designed a vertical suburb in Singapore, the SKY… Audio, Gallery
Protecting our heritage buildings
Efforts to save our heritage buildings over the years - successful and unsuccessful - are being researched by the winner of one of the biggest non-fiction prizes for New Zealand writers. Wellington… Audio
Festival of Architecture to get underway
The inaugural Festival of Architecture gets underway tomorrow. It's on until September 17 and involves a number of events mainly around the country. Audio
Sky-high cardboard building to rise and fall in Christchurch
Using just cardboard boxes and tape, the people of Christchurch are helping to create something magical in their city – a sky-high building that will be erected then demolished at the Arts Centre this… Video, Audio
Biodesigning our homes
New Zealand's inaugural Festival of Architecture kicks off around the country next week. Architect Joanna Aitken is presenting an exhibition called "How Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence can… Audio
Rebecca Rudolph - Design, Bitches
Rebecca Rudolph is a principal at Los Angeles firm Design, Bitches, an architectural design practise seeking to expand the definition of architecture. Rudolph and business partner Catherine Johnson… Audio, Gallery
Empty 'brutalist' flats saved from demolition
A decrepit, condemned building in Wellington that was in line to be demolished has been saved after an appeal in the Environment Court was upheld.
Objectspace
The country's only gallery committed to craft, design and architecture has a new home, an Auckland warehouse redesigned and kitted out in a 630-thousand dollar makeover. All will be revealed later… Audio, Gallery
Hundertwasser gets the green light after nearly 25 years
Funding is finally in place to turn revered Austrian artist Hundertwasser's design to transform an old building in Whangarei into a reality. Audio
Can you re-Māorify a city?
An urban design competition is calling on New Zealanders to imagine what a decolonised city might be like. Audio, Gallery
Finding New Zealand's Home of the Year
A Cambridge house built on a property that backs onto a service lane of the local supermarket has been named as New Zealand’s Home of the Year. Audio, Gallery
