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INDE.Awards Gala marks ten years with truly regional scope
At a packed awards night in Melbourne, the design community from all corners of the Asia-Pacific region came together to celebrate an incredible range of winners.
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Kiwi Architects make their presence felt in the shortlist of the 2026 INDE.Awards
Discover the Aotearoa New Zealand architects and designers shortlisted in the 2026 INDE.Awards, celebrating outstanding regional design excellence.
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World Architecture Festival shortlist is here!
With significant representation from Australia, New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific, this year’s WAF shortlist is announced ahead of the Florida event.
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This New Zealand stadium is full of community and technological significance
Josh Robson, Senior Principal and Senior Architect at Populous, talks us through the recently completed One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha, designed with Warren and Mahoney.
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Heritage and innovation meet by the river in new NZ theatre
After a decade without a theatre, New Zealand’s Kirikiriroa Hamilton opens the doors to BNZ Theatre, designed by Jasmax in consultation with Charcoalblue.
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Five years on: What The Pacifica taught us about vertical living
Designed by Plus Studio for Hengyi, The Pacifica reveals how climate-aware design, shared amenity and ground-plane thinking can reshape vertical living in Auckland.
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The Mill: Where architecture meets athletic performance
Warren and Mahoney’s The Mill in Queenstown blends architecture, wellbeing and landscape, creating a transparent training facility.
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Winners announced for 2025 Habitus House of the Year with Winnings
With 26 shortlisted homes, a 13-member jury and four standout winners, the 2025 Habitus House of the Year program wrapped up last night in Sydney with Winnings.
Workplace
“We wanted the building to spark interest and character on the street”
Kiri Morgan, Director at Nightworks Studio, talks to us about the New Zealand practice’s very own new production space at Lawson St.
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The Moment Generator: Warren and Mahoney’s rethink of Beca’s Auckland HQ
Warren and Mahoney’s design for Beca’s Auckland headquarters turns the mechanics of engineering into poetry, rethinking how workplace design can reveal its own systems.
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The Commonwealth Association of Architects marks 60 years of design collaboration
Celebrating six decades of architectural excellence, the Commonwealth Association of Architects launches a year-long campaign.
Workplace
Architectural asset management
In Auckland, Wingates designs a new headquarters for a specialist investment firm focused on future growth, biophilia and collaborative work.
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Armadillo unveils Gaia: a sculptural rug collection by Barcelona artist Carla Cascales Alimbau
Armadillo collaborates with Barcelona artist Carla Cascales Alimbau on Gaia, a sculptural rug collection that translates fine art into handwoven form.
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DKO announces new senior promotions across Australia
Continually making its presence felt on the architecture and design scene, DKO has seen a plethora of promotions across its studios in mid-year.
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All plus and no minus: Ian Briggs on the newly rebranded Plus Studio
Director Ian Briggs is one of the longest serving members of the Plus team and – with a milestone rebrand complete and a Sydney event just yesterday – he walks us through the state of play at the practice in 2025.
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NSW architect wins funding for coastal design
Nicole Larkin has been awarded the 2025 Marten Bequest, providing two years and $50k to research coastal resilience and adaptation.
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International design star headlines Auckland Design Week conference
Karim Rashid will deliver the keynote address, ‘The Future of Design’, at Auckland Design Week’s highly anticipated Design Conference.
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Residential conviviality in Wonder’s own studio space
With a debaucherous past, Wonder has remodelled this dubious site into its contemporary studio.
Workplace
Wingates sets the legal grounds for Anthony Harper
In this New Zealand workplace design by Wingates, Anthony Harper were “keen to evolve their working environment as the world evolves as well.”
Workplace
Frosted with history
Wingates’ design of Greenwood Roche is sensitive to the history of the building without feeling overly nostalgic or heavy-handed.
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Designing for success
Two designers from Aotearoa/New Zealand are making a splash in the world of furniture design, creating objects of desire while carving their individual pathways to success.
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From New Zealand to Sydney: Nightworks’ city guide
We recently partnered with New Zealand lighting design studio Nightworks as they toured Sydney – here’s their guide to all things great in design in the harbour city.
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New agreement opens doors to international practice for Australian architects
Registered architects from Australia, the USA and New Zealand will be able to work internationally more easily following the signing of a significant trilateral agreement.
News
The Dulux Colour Awards celebrate a paradigm-shifting approach to colour usage
At the 28th Dulux Colour Awards, designers were celebrated for their unwavering efforts to use colour to elevate architecture and design.
Ideas
WAM, a worm and DNA: Inside Warren and Mahoney’s all-embracing brand refresh
Warren and Mahoney’s rebrand leans into its regional identity as well as the past, the future – and some colourful new graphic design.
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Spice mixture: A hot new restaurant in Auckland
Warren and Mahoney and Technē explore the symbiotic relationship between architecture and nature at a restaurant in Auckland’s bustling waterfront.
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Te Kaha: From reuse to mixed-use at One Queen Street by Warren and Mahoney
Warren and Mahoney’s mixed-use project in Auckland is approaching full occupancy, with big plans across hospitality, workplace, retail and more.
Events
Cult Design celebrates dual showroom launches in Perth and Auckland
Cult has just celebrated the grand openings of its newest showrooms in Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant milestone in the ever-evolving design landscape.
News
Buchan aims to deliver “a renewed sense of optimism” at Invercargill Central
Invercargill Central has been redeveloped by Buchan with a focus on retail, hospitality, civic, entertainment and commercial zones, all intricately connected by pedestrian pathways.
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Export your architecture: New international agreements make it easier to practise overseas
A set of landmark agreements made by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia is ensuring that Australian and New Zealand architects will find it easier to have their professional registration recognised internationally.
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UNFINISHED & FAR FAR AWAY: The Architecture of Irving Smith Architects
Irving Smith Architects has conceived and delivered its first book and, like the practice itself, it provides much food for thought while celebrating singular and inspirational projects.
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University neighbours: Solari Architects’ very own Cuba Street office
Solari Architects has recently relocated to 191 Cuba Street, joining the Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Architecture. The two-storey office fit-out blends modern functionality with local heritage.
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Bringing it home: Claire Sharpe returns to Warren and Mahoney Wellington
She thinks big and has the credentials to back it up. Returning to the Wellington studio of Warren and Mahoney in 2022, this architect brings home a wealth of expertise.
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Sculptural vernacular: New Zealand architect Bergendy Cooke in Marrakech
New Zealand architect Bergendy Cooke has worked around the world. Currently based in Barcelona, with a team in New Zealand, her practice recently led a boutique hotel project in Marrakech, the Maison Brummell Majorelle.
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AUS-UK-NZ Mutual Recognition Agreement “opens up completely new opportunity”
The Mutual Recognition Agreement between Australia, New Zealand and the UK spells out greater skill mobility, permanent migration pathways and new opportunity for Australian and UK graduates.
Events
Unsettling Queenstown: Questions of decolonisation at the Venice Biennale
The Australian pavilion at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale involves confronting questions of decolonisation in architectural form and history. Unsettling Queenstown looks at the ubiquitous presence of British colonialism.
Articles
<strong>Archimedia Waikato Architects and Milliken collaborate to transform Hamilton Kirikiriroa Airport in New Zealand</strong>
The new terminal interiors at the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Airport celebrate the beauty to be found in transition and a connection to the local identity of New Zealand.
Products
Time woven into art: Gavin Harris’ new Circadian collection of rugs
Inspired by the flow of time and its profound impact on our surroundings, interior and product designer Gavin Harris unveils his latest collection — Circadian with Designer Rugs.
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The Review, part two: ‘Truth and Lies in Architecture’ by Richard Francis-Jones
Timothy Alouani-Roby met with Richard Francis-Jones of fjcstudio (previously fjmtstudio) to discuss his timely, provocative and, quite frankly, necessary book on architecture. In this second part of the book review, we turn to the question of what architects can do in the face of crises from climate breakdown to alienation of place.
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Architects, pack your bags: Australia, New Zealand and the UK reach landmark agreement
Signed by the AACA, the UK’s ARB and the NZRAB, this landmark agreement will help architects register and study across the three countries.
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A smorgasbord of changes across the region for On The Move December
It’s the final edition of On The Move for this year! Find out about who’s been doing what and where across the world of design to round out 2022.
People
Cheshire Architects and a philosophy of total bravery
Originally shortlisted for their Faradays project in the INDE.Awards Retail Space, we chatted with Cheshire Architects’ lead project designers about a love for architecture and what makes them unique in New Zealand/Aotearoa.
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Too comfortable to leave – Maker&Son launches Melbourne showroom
Supremely comfortable. This is the catchphrase for Maker&Son’s luxurious sofas – and now beds, too. And we can confirm, they really are ridiculously comfortable.
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The Work Space shortlist for 2022 INDE.Awards
Workplaces are evolving and, in this year’s INDE.Awards, there are offices that showcase just what is expected in the new office environment. Fit-for-every purpose, these offices are homes away from home, with every amenity to sustain a working life.
People
Cheshire Architects talks of its journey
Cheshire Architects has forged a name for itself across New Zealand, Australia and abroad, with adventurous clientele who are keen to be taken on a journey.
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Your last days to enter INDE.Awards! Plus 10 past winners to inspire you
INDE.Awards entries close this Thursday 31 March. We’ve rounded up 10 of our all-time favourite INDE.Awards winning projects.
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Designing for diversity: considered details can create big impacts
Daniel Thompson believes inclusive design has an exciting and important role to play in helping shape our built environment. Here’s how.
People
Whare Timu leads by example
Warren and Mahoney principal, Whare Timu, is a man of our time, working to instigate cultural change and mindful that connection to people and place are the key to better design. Jan Henderson introduces us to this visionary designer and INDE.Awards juror.
People
All about the journey – Cheshire Architects
Cheshire Architects has forged a name for itself across New Zealand, Australia and abroad, with adventurous clientele who are keen to be taken on a journey.
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“Proud of our people”: Plus turns 25
As Plus Architecture celebrates a major business milestone, director Ian Briggs offers insight into how Plus has bolstered its business growth.
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Mechanic’s workshop turned co-working space in Christchurch
With original mechanic’s hoist still intact, Coll Architecture and F3 Design team up to make a co-working space for creatives in Christchurch.
People
Warren and Mahoney is leading the way in architecture and design
More than doubling staff and creating avenues of influence in Australia, Warren and Mahoney is making its presence known as a dynamic architecture and design practice in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Articles
This chair redefines home ergonomics and everyday wellness
Hailing from across the pond, noho’s move chair is backed by extensive research and the determination to create ergonomically outstanding home furniture.
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Christchurch catalyst
For resurgent Christchurch, Tūranga is reinventing how a central library can ignite its cultural and social capital in a city still rebuilding.
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A new type of office that’s buzzing with cross-pollination
Designed by BVN in association with Jasmax, B:Hive Smales Farm is a vibrant workplace for businesses to thrive.
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Jac Comes to Dinner
Zenith launches the Jac collection with a dinner series across all of Australia and New Zealand
Articles
Creating revitalising healthcare spaces
At Te Omanga Hospice New Zealand, design takes a more human-centric approach with harmonising carpet designs by Milliken-Ontera.
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Westpac NZ Bins & Wins With Method Recycling
There is a strong culture around looking after the environment and reducing carbon footprints at Westpac, and nowhere is this clearer than at their New Zealand offices which have implemented Method Recycling.
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Recycling redesigned for the modern workspace
Method Recycling has changed the way we think about recycling – with its signature 60L Office Recycling Bins, the team are shifting waste behaviours while complementing modern aesthetics.
People
5 Minutes With… Sean Dix!
On his recent tour of New Zealand, the Indesign Media team caught up with Sean Dix on the aspects of contemporary design that continue to influence his inimitable practice.
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5 minutes with… Sean Dix!
On his recent tour of New Zealand, we caught up with Sean Dix on the aspects of contemporary design that continue to influence his inimitable practice.
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Can We Really Translate The Mission Of A Company Into Their Workplace?
This myth-inspired workplace by Studio Pacific for New Zealand’s Ministry of Social Development is a stellar, inventive design that imbues the workplace with conceptual meaning that aligns with its mission.
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Douglas & Bec: A Family Business
Meet Douglas and Bec, the father and daughter design team with a lifetime of experience designing and making things together.
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Not So Lonely
Here’s how New Zealand based architect Rufus Alexander Knight created a retail concept for Instagram sensation and genre defying womenswear label, Lonely.