New ZealandM4.6 quake centred in MarlboroughA strong earthquake centred in Marlborough was felt as far away as Wellington this evening. GeoNet said the magnitude 4.6 quake happened 16km underground.15 May 06:27 AM
ConstructionChristchurch being rebuilt in 3DSome of the biggest buildings of the new-look Christchurch are being put together virtual piece by virtual piece, thanks to remarkable 3D technology.13 Apr 05:00 PM
AirlinesExecutive Success: Architect of her own futureAs Wellington Airport's $58 million airport terminal extension rises out of the ground, more than 15,000 passengers continue to fly in and out each day.19 Mar 04:30 PM
Business$7.8m library rebuild a hit with residentsJon Rennie and Nick Strauchan of Athfield Architects show off the new $7.8m Devonport Library.06 Mar 12:22 AM
New ZealandCome on in - fancy homes on showLovers of innovative architecture will get the chance to step inside some of Auckland's most stylish homes in two upcoming house tours.16 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldSydney's squashed paper bagArchitect Frank Gehry says he'll never again design a building quite like the "crumpled paper bag" which officially opened at Sydney's University of Technology yesterday.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArt deco building to be a facadeThe historic former headquarters of lingerie company Berlei, standing in the way of the $500 million-plus SkyCity International Convention Centre, will be gutted and only its facade will remain.28 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldEco-home tested in disaster-prone areaVo Van Duong's bamboo and coconut leaf house looks much like others deep in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic memorial service for Ian AthfieldA public memorial service for prominent architect Sir Ian Athfield will be held in central Wellington next month.22 Jan 06:21 AM
New Zealand'Impish' architect leaves giant footprintNew Zealand's architecture community yesterday mourned a giant of a man.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNot our fault if photo fad goes wrongProperty owners say they can't be held responsible for a death-defying fad like the one where three youths took selfies off the roof of an Auckland building.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFor sale: 30 spare roomsNick Ferrier's residence was a good candidate to feature on My House, My Castle - not least because of this castle's three turrets.30 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Save a landmark and cut rent costsPerhaps the balmy spring weather is lulling me into a false sense of optimism, but I am getting the feeling that the old Auckland City administration "skyscraper" might survive the wrecker's ball after all.20 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionMargot McRae: Ongoing restoration may be best for St JamesFinally there is progress on the St James Theatre and now all eyes will be on the developers to deliver.05 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: At last! Hope for St James TheatreGiven Auckland's chequered history in saving heritage buildings, best to keep the Lindauer on ice for the time being, writes Brian Rudman.23 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandNew chapter for librariesLibraries of the future could become community go-to places where you can hire a car, cut out a neat-fitting dress on a 3D printer or show a movie that you made.19 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessDo lack of loos put off buyers?Auckland councillor Chris Darby says architecture at the 282-residence 16ha Waimahia Inlet special housing area left him cold and buyers were put off.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland bridge wins prestigious international awardA bridge linking Auckland's Parnell Baths to the waterfront has won a prestigious international award.15 Sep 12:55 AM
BusinessSunset Strip loses landmarks in corporate makeoverCalifornia's Sunset Strip, known for its giant billboards, celebrity hot spots and rock clubs, is getting a makeover.25 Aug 02:55 AM
BusinessArchitect's block design wins apartment competitionA rustic-style timber-clad high rise apartment block, has won a design competition to showcase more intensive Auckland building styles.12 Aug 03:30 AM
Business'Boatsheds' house makes award wavesThink your home is a castle? This boat-themed creation on Auckland's North Shore has been crowned top new home in the upper North Island.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop architects use their blocksHate apartment blocks? Then take a closer look at these five, shortlisted in a competition to win over Aucklanders sceptical about their city's intensification.06 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessUrban expert rejects city compactionA French urban planning expert is in New Zealand this week, courtesy of think-tank the New Zealand Initiative.28 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessSkyscraper mania grips ChinaThe eastern Chinese city of Suzhou is joining a national rush for the sky with what's slated to become the world's third-tallest building.25 Jul 04:30 AM
EntertainmentTV show architect dies in house fallFather-of-three Dean Wyllie, who was the architect on Prime TV's 'The Kiwi Dream' renovation show has died after falling down the stairs at his Auckland home.14 Jul 05:00 PM
