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There’s an elegance to joinery that disappears when it’s not needed. With the newly enhanced REVEGO system from Blum, that discretion — and its design potential — expands considerably.

Concrete has long held a defining role in New Zealand architecture — at once structural and sculptural, robust and nuanced. Across many recent Home of the Year winners, the material emerges as a central part of the design language. 

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For a house so closely attuned to its coastal setting, material longevity was as critical as visual restraint. On the exterior, Dryden WoodOil in Platinum plays a subtle but pivotal role — preserving the cedar cladding while allowing it to age with grace.

A selection of artworks from the private collection of legendary New Zealand architect Sir Miles Warren will be offered at Webb’s upcoming Works of Art auction — with proceeds supporting the preservation of his celebrated Ōhinetahi House and Garden.

We are deeply saddened to mark the passing of Pip Cheshire CNZM (1950 – 2026), a beloved figure in New Zealand architecture whose wit, insight and generosity shaped not only buildings but the way we speak about and understand architecture in Aotearoa.

Contemporary Chinese art, a survey of queer lens-based art in Aotearoa New Zealand and a solo exhibition of Pablo Picasso.

Radical comfort. With modularity as a starting point, Ernest is formed with soft, deconstructed volumes inspired by a down cushion.

For anyone considering a new build or renovation, this publication serves as a clear point of departure. It is a guide to navigating the breadth of architectural practice in Aotearoa, and of finding a studio whose approach aligns with the project at hand.

Concrete has long held a defining role in New Zealand architecture — at once structural and sculptural, robust and nuanced. Across many recent Home of the Year winners, the material emerges as a central part of the design language. 

Simple forms crafted from solid and transparent materials, the newest additions to the Lens Collection, the Mini Minor wall sconce and pendant continue Snelling Studio's earlier design language with experimentation and joy.

From spontaneous gatherings to everyday moments, the Lulu Stool is always ready. Designed and crafted in New Zealand, it is destined to be an enduring interior staple.

Nestled within Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne, a modest structure has offered respite and refreshments for more than a century.

In our February / March issue, we visit houses that challenge, surprise and inspire — from the limestone hills of Waipara to the sweeping coastal landscape of Pauanui. 

Immediately inviting, with a silhouette defined by clean lines, the Allaperto Nautic armchair evokes the sensibility of classic nautical design without ever feeling literal.

We caught up with France-based multidisciplinary artist Jason Pocklington about his latest body of work — a collection of photographs and furniture that pays tribute to Auckland, the city where he lived as a child.

Designed by acclaimed Australian designer Nickolas Gurtler, the space balances restraint and warmth in a gallery-like experience of sculptural forms and refined detailing.

Fisher & Paykel has announced an immersive large-scale exhibition for EuroCucina at Milan’s Salone del Mobile in April 2026.

The Enn table takes its name from the Japanese word enn, a term associated with connection and harmony.