Design News

Coloured concrete by PeterFell becomes the unifying thread of Two Sheds by RTA Studio.

Designed by Toronto studio Futurstudio, Sant Roch reimagines ancient bathing rituals through contemporary architecture and sensory design.

Set on a private estate in central Ukraine, Hata-Mazanka by YOD Group offers a contemporary interpretation of one of the country’s most recognisable vernacular forms.

VidaSpace is defined by a certain restlessness, a refusal to be confined by what has come before. With the launch of ALT, that mindset finds its clearest expression yet.

Hettich’s FurnSpin reimagines cabinetry as a moment of movement and surprise.

New Zealand's premier contemporary art event returns to Auckland in 2026 with its largest programme yet — bringing record international participation, expanded sectors, and a city-wide public programme.

A new design showcase puts makers, materials and process at the forefront - offering a rare snapshot of how New Zealand design is being made, right now.

With its barn-like form and finely tuned material palette, the Sorrento Bathhouse reframes the wellness retreat as an exercise in architectural precision.

A selection of artworks from the private collection of legendary New Zealand architect Sir Miles Warren will be offered at Webb’s upcoming Works of Art auction — with proceeds supporting the preservation of his celebrated Ōhinetahi House and Garden.

Designed by Toronto studio Futurstudio, Sant Roch reimagines ancient bathing rituals through contemporary architecture and sensory design.

Radical comfort. With modularity as a starting point, Ernest is formed with soft, deconstructed volumes inspired by a down cushion.

Auckland architect Mark Frazerhurst has turned his hand to sculpture. The result is much like his buildings: precise, angular, and compelling — objects that reveal more the longer you spend with them.

Referencing the timeless silhouette of a lunar eclipse, the Luna wall light is designed to sit effortlessly within a range of settings — from softly lit corridors to living spaces.

Concrete has long held a defining role in New Zealand architecture — at once structural and sculptural, robust and nuanced. Across many recent Home of the Year winners, the material emerges as a central part of the design language. 

For a house so closely attuned to its coastal setting, material longevity was as critical as visual restraint. On the exterior, Dryden WoodOil in Platinum plays a subtle but pivotal role — preserving the cedar cladding while allowing it to age with grace.

Nestled within Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne, a modest structure has offered respite and refreshments for more than a century.

Solitary indulgence prevails in this piece of exacting modernist standards.

A growing interior language for 2026, ambient texture explores the interplay of colour, light, and tactility to create spaces that feel layered, considered, and deeply atmospheric.

We are deeply saddened to mark the passing of Pip Cheshire CNZM (1950 – 2026), a beloved figure in New Zealand architecture whose wit, insight and generosity shaped not only buildings but the way we speak about and understand architecture in Aotearoa.