Simon Devitt

The Crossing / Studio2 Architects

June 08, 2016

Architects: Studio2 Architects
Area: 130 m²
Year: 2014

2015 New Zealand Architecture Awards Announced

November 01, 2015

The New Zealand Institute of Architects has announced the 28 winners of the New Zealand Architecture Awards during an event at the Auckland Museum.

A wide range of projects were awarded, with three new categories of awards this year: the John Scott Award for public architecture, the Sir Ian Athfield Award for housing, and the Sir Miles Warren Award for commercial architecture.

Find out which 28 projects won New Zealand’s most prestigious architecture awards, after the break.

Herne Bay Road / Daniel Marshall Architects

October 11, 2015

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Architects: Daniel Marshall Architects
: Daniel Marshall, Mike Hartley, Cameron Pollock, David Edwards
Year: 2013
Manufacturers: Dimond, Resene

Hollway House / Daniel Marshall Architects

October 08, 2015

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Architects: Daniel Marshall Architects
: Daniel Marshall, Nick Veint, Nick Sayes
Year: 2014

Australian Institute of Architects Honors Australian Designs Abroad

September 10, 2015

The Australian Institute of Architects’ International Chapter has announced the winners of its 2015 International Architecture Awards, which honors projects by Australian architects abroad.

Out of 26 entries, the jury, chaired by Grant Marani, awarded five projects, and commended four more in the interior, public, residential, and small project architecture categories.

Awarded projects are now also in the running for the 2015 Jørn Utzon Award for International Architecture, to be announced at the National Architecture Awards in November.

Read on for the full list of awards and commendations, after the break.

Te Uru - Waitakere Contemporary Gallery / Mitchell and Stout Architects

July 13, 2015

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Architects: Mitchell and Stout Architects
Area: 1700 m²
Year: 2014

MIT Manukau & Transport Interchange / Warren and Mahoney

June 18, 2015

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Architects: Warren and Mahoney
Area: 20000 m²
Year: 2014
Manufacturers: Decortech
Professionals: Aurecon, Beca, Hawkins Construction, Holmes Consulting Group, Marshall Day Acoustics, +1

Kathleen Kilgour Centre / Wingate + Farquhar Architects

June 10, 2015

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Architects: Wingate + Farquhar Architects
Area: 3000 m²
Year: 2014
Manufacturers: RODECA GMBH
Professionals: Beca, Fletcher Construction, Redco, The Building Intelligence Group, Innerscape, +1

Winners of the 2015 Auckland Architecture Awards Announced

May 31, 2015

From 159 submissions, 44 have emerged as winners of the NZIA's 2015 Auckland Architecture Awards. The titles were bestowed upon 20 firms for new projects spanning 10 categories, ranging from a restrained renovation of a historic building in a Victorian neighborhood, to a bold, modern transportation hub. This year's awards were grounded in three main areas of the city, with Britomart dominating in hospitality and retail designs, Hobsonville Point receiving educational and multi-unit housing awards, and Titirangi gaining recognition for its stellar public architecture and housing.

The winning projects will be considered for the highest honor in the NZIA's awards program, the New Zealand Architecture Awards, which will be announced in November. See the full list of winners after the break.

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Building 303 / Architectus

April 17, 2015

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Architects: Architectus
Area: 8800 m²
Year: 2013

The Treasury Research Centre & Archive / Architectus

March 19, 2015

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Architects: Architectus
Area: 200 m²
Year: 2014

Longbush Ecosanctuary Welcome Shelter / Sarosh Mulla Design

March 03, 2015

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Architects: Sarosh Mulla Design
Area: 150 m²
Year: 2015

Carlaw Park Student Accommodation / Warren and Mahoney

July 17, 2014

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Architects: Warren and Mahoney
Year: 2014
Manufacturers: Resene

Toomath's Legacy: Defining Modern New Zealand Architecture

Subscriber Access | May 10, 2014

"What makes us New Zealanders different from, say, Australians?" William Toomath, the late modernist architect, asked himself this question at the onset of his career. In this article published by the Australian Design Review, Jack Davies takes a look at Toomath's work and how he helped define New Zealand architecture. To keep reading, click here.

New Zealand Architecture Awards 2014 Winners Announced

May 09, 2014

The winners of the New Zealand Architecture Awards 2014 have been announced. The winner of the 2014 New Zealand Architecture Medal, the most prestigious award building award in New Zealand, was BVN Donovan Hill and Jasmax, for their ASB North Wharf building. Patrick Clifford was also awarded with the New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal for his career as director of Architectus, with the jury commending the "understated confidence" and "urbane and assured authority" of his work.

Another 16 projects also received awards in 9 categories. Read on after the break for the full list of winners.

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