ConstructionCity's new ship-shape lookShipping containers are being put to new uses in Auckland, as builders make inroads on two prominent city sites.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLoo designer flushed with successA New Zealand designer is flushed with success after his bizarre-looking public loos were voted the third best place on earth to spend a penny.26 Apr 04:15 PM
New Zealand'A-listers' eyed in historic house saleCorstorphine House's history of accommodating royals and Hollywood actors may help attract global "A-listers" when the Dunedin property goes on the market for $3.8m.22 Apr 01:30 AM
TourismDunedin $100m hotel plans scrappedPlans for a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin have been scrapped and the developers' partnership with the council has descended into acrimony.14 Apr 07:32 PM
BusinessStudents put sex and satire in the cityArchitecture students have imagined how Auckland will look sporting a new super-brothel, and Wellington's future if sea levels rise.10 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleHow green is my town?Jerome Partington, one of the people behind New Zealand’s most revolutionary building hopes the design will be a greenprint for more of the same countrywide, writes Alan Perrott.15 Feb 08:00 PM
LifestyleAuckland as you've never seen itDionne Christian gets a fascinating insight into our city's history.24 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleMichele Hewitson interview: Nat CheshireOn Friday night Nat Cheshire won two gold pins in the spatial discipline of the Best Design Awards.11 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJanet McAllisterJanet McAllister: Architects' cleverness needs to be accessible04 Oct 07:52 PM
TravelGreece: Splendour among the ruins<i>Herald</i> cartoonist Rod Emmerson experiences the jewel in the crown of a luxury Azamara Club Cruise through the Greek Isles and Turkish Coast, in the ruins of Ephesus.18 Sep 03:00 AM
BusinessEco-comfort in tiny bush bachAuckland's Jessop Architects has developed plans for passive houses with extremely low energy consumption.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandVote saves Christchurch Town HallThe earthquake-damaged Christchurch Town Hall has been saved after city councillors unanimously voted in favour of a $127.5 million full restoration plan today.29 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandHall restoration plan 'a masterpiece'A restoration plan to save the earthquake-damaged Christchurch Town Hall has been hailed as a "masterpiece" by the internationally acclaimed building's architect.28 Aug 05:32 AM
EntertainmentWho will win The Block?Ben Crawford goes back to the building site to see what's in store this year.17 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandBest house in Auckland namedThe creative juices must have been flowing when a fruit drink magnate's celebrated new house was on the drawing board.10 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionNZ buildings in running for top awardA giraffe house, art gallery, Grey Lynn shops and apartment building are in the running for a top international architectural award.22 Jul 05:30 PM
PropertySeaside houses scoop architectural awardsNew houses built in seaside areas north of Auckland scooped two architectural awards last night.19 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJanet McAllisterJanet McAllister: Coronation Hall lends itself to the cutting edgeThere's a tantalising connection between Jazz Age performance legend Josephine Baker and the Old Folks Ass.12 Jul 10:00 PM
TourismDunedin hotel compromise on offerThe woman behind a controversial $100 million waterfront hotel bid in Dunedin says she will compromise to secure a deal with the Dunedin City Council.27 Jun 09:47 PM
LifestyleThe house that friendship builtPaterson parlayed a childhood passion into a successful career, and the awards just keep on coming.26 Jun 12:30 AM
TourismDunedin $100m hotel bid off to courtThe company bidding to build a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin is taking its fight to the Environment Court.25 Jun 10:30 PM
LifestyleGlamuzina Paterson Architects' award-winning housesChildhood friends Dominic Glamuzina and Aaron Paterson, of Glamuzina Paterson Architects, were hailed as "emerging talent" when two of the four award-winning projects in the Housing category of the 2013 New Zealand Architecture Awards were theirs. 25 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandImperial makeoverIt's a $15 million renovation, an award-winning heritage vision and a blueprint for urban renewal in downtown Auckland. And judging from the all-day crowds, it's still the place to be seen drinking coffee.07 Jun 05:30 PM
