Built to celebrate New Zealand's place within an empire, the Auckland Chief Post Office has spent the last century quietly revising that claim. Its latest reinvention, by Cheshire Architects, considers a new, elegant future for this grand civic landmark in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Twenty-two architectural projects across Waikato and the Bay of Plenty have been deemed the very best in Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Regional Awards in 2026.
Across three days, Open Christchurch invites us to look again at the city, and to better understand the thinking behind the spaces we move through every day.
A Vernon Brown classic in the heart of Remuera has been refurbished to preserve a piece of architectural history, with the interiors designed by its owner and architect, Moshin Mussa of RTA Studio.
Four mid-century enthusiasts resurrect an original design by Allan Mitchener. Take a tour of this restored gem in Christchurch here.
After seeing many masonry buildings lost in the Christchurch earthquake, this couple saw an opportunity to retain and enhance this 1940s character …
Determined to keep the historical facade as it was, Mark Cannata cleverly inserted a crisp new home into an old stone ruin …
Two Christchurch architects transform a 1940s concrete bunker into a home of texture, light and comfort The home of architects Kate and …
Giles Reid discusses celebrated New Zealand architect Peter Bevan and how he came to be apart of the restoration of one of Bevan’s London projects Q&A with architect Giles Reid …
Discover how a forgotten townhouse project in London by renowned New Zealand architect Peter Beaven still has much to offer Heading down
Part Oxbridge quad, part high modernism, Warren and Mahoney’s College House opened 50 years ago. Not long after, a young Malcolm Walker …
The irreparably damaged home of one of New Zealand’s most influential architects has been cleverly pieced together inside the shell of a …
A sympathetic renovation helped to bring this untouched 60s home into the 21st century and work effortlessly for busy family life. A …
Built to celebrate New Zealand’s place within an empire, the Auckland Chief Post Office has spent the last century quietly revising that claim. Its latest reinvention, by Cheshire Architects, considers a new, elegant future for this grand civic landmark in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Twenty-two architectural projects across Waikato and the Bay of Plenty have been deemed the very best in Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Regional Awards in 2026.
Across three days, Open Christchurch invites us to look again at the city, and to better understand the thinking behind the spaces we move through every day.
A Vernon Brown classic in the heart of Remuera has been refurbished to preserve a piece of architectural history, with the interiors designed by its owner and architect, Moshin Mussa of RTA Studio.
When interior designer, Campbell Johnson, returned to New Zealand after a decade of living in Italy, one thing was certain: he had a new appreciation for living in small spaces. Combine that with his love of mid-century architecture, and the result is something truly special.
Just before the turn of last century, two brothers built a pair of brick villas side by side in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans.
Four mid-century enthusiasts resurrect an original design by Allan Mitchener. Take a tour of this restored gem in Christchurch here.
