A solitary, moveable figure casts a designer’s life story into light, inviting contemplation as its sculptural form bathes a space in a gentle, golden glow.
This spring, The Lightship returns with First Light, a year-long programme that opens with new works by three leading wāhine Māori artists.
With a nod to the mid-century, this contemporary farmhouse set among vineyard-covered hills speaks to its rural setting.
There is a point in every renovation where new and old have to decide how they will live together. In this meticulously reimagined Ponsonby villa, that conversation settles around a single material.
Acclaimed filmmaker and creative Taika Waititi's debut photography exhibition of seven cinematic works explores a series of different worlds, each beginning in the dark.
Architecture is often discussed in terms of spatial experience and context, yet it is the roof that frequently provides a building with its defining silhouette.
At North Tree Cottage, winner of the Resene Colour Award 2026, it is not the view of Napier Port or the layering of earthy tones that first draws the eye, but the painted chequerboard floor that leads from the front door through the home.
On Thursday 30 July, more than 400 architects, designers, industry partners and friends gathered beneath the Dome at Auckland Museum to celebrate the very best of New Zealand interiors at the 2026 Interior of the Year Awards.
Since 1959, Bledisloe House has anchored central Auckland, its rhythmic concrete grid and board-formed structure embodying the optimism of post-war modernism. As the building enters a new chapter, Alexander &CO. has been appointed to reimagine its interiors with renewed purpose.
As Studio Italia unveils an immersive new Flexform setting in its Grafton showroom, we explore a collection where refined proportions, artisanal craftsmanship, and exceptional comfort converge — showcasing both the latest releases and the enduring icons of the Italian design house.
Colour is one of architecture's most expressive materials. Here, we explore the Resene palettes used in two Interior of the Year finalists where bold gestures and sumptuous detailing combine to deepen the spatial conversation.
Georgia Duncan’s trajectory has taken her from graduate to principal and, most recently, shareholder at Edwards White Architects, the Hamilton-based practice she joined straight out of university.
In the Coatesville hills, architectural designer Jeremy Chapman of JCA Studio composed a material palette of natural, tactile elements to form an interior that gently speaks to the idyllic rural landscape.
There is a point in every renovation where new and old have to decide how they will live together. In this meticulously reimagined Ponsonby villa, that conversation settles around a single material.
Voluminous and plush, the Puffy series is designed for sharing, offering maximum impact and extreme comfort.
Hidden in a vast West Coast forest of Nikau palms and tree ferns, this 36 square-metre cabin occupies a clearing close to the wild coastline of the Tasman Sea.
At M House by Ponting Fitzgerald Architects, bespoke joinery is woven into the architecture. From the kitchen and concealed scullery to American oak panelling and custom bunk beds, Renalls Joinery brings warmth, craftsmanship and function to every space.
The role of the living room continues to evolve. It has become a place that accommodates almost every aspect of daily life — morning coffee, remote work, family gatherings, cosy evenings and impromptu entertaining. The challenge for furniture is not to simply look good; it must adapt, endure and support the changing rhythms of daily life.
At North Tree Cottage, winner of the Resene Colour Award 2026, it is not the view of Napier Port or the layering of earthy tones that first draws the eye, but the painted chequerboard floor that leads from the front door through the home.