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Shining examples of what a city can become
The Global Cities initiative is looking at ways to help Auckland become a better place to live and work, writes Ruth Le Pla.

Gerald Melling: Building on a feeling
Gerald Melling's response to architecture is an emotional one. Here he discusses his passion and motivation, including helping to rebuild after the Sri Lanka tsunami.

Chicago: Glimpses into master's genius
Roger Hall visited lovingly-restored homes by architectural messiah Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago and Pennsylvania.

Chicago: Workings of an architectural legend
The creations of Frank Lloyd Wright are on display for our viewing pleasure.

Taste for the grandiose stamps mark on urban landscape
The Chinese footprint on the NZ housing scene...

Switzerland's 'starchitect' to build in Britain
The enigmatic Swiss architect Peter Zumthor is to work in Britain for the first time.

The resilient house
"It is not enough to design purely for life safety," says Auckland architect Barry Copeland.

Agents face probe after 'misleading' house ads
Some real estate agents face investigation for allegedly falsely claiming that houses were designed by architects.

Appetite for destruction
Some Aucklanders may have been surprised to see a demolition expert supporting the campaign to save three historic St Heliers houses from the wrecker’s ball.

The architecture of murder and memorial
The eerie 'Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe' reflects the insanity of Nazi brutality in its alienating architecture, writes Chris Barton.

At home: Reaching new heights
Enviromental expert Jerome Partington gives a basic 80s bach an elegant new lease of life whilst keeping the good of the planet utmost in his mind.

Surgeon's luxury home cuts a dash
Construction of one of NZ's most significant new houses, with water on three sides, is almost finished.

Art deco houses granted reprieve
Protesters are steeling themselves for a legal battle with developers after being granted a stay of demolition on three historic St Heliers cottages.