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 The Institute of Architects has recognised a range of projects throughout New Zealand through its annual awards. Twenty projects have been selected and the organisers of the awards say the results show that quality design is a key to success. |
 The old Ministry of Works approach to public amenities has long gone in this country. A bus shelter used to be just that − somewhere to dodge the rain while waiting for the next number 9 to come along. Urban designer Sheerin Samsudeen offers an insight into ‘placemaking’. |
A review of ‘Initiatives for Hamilton: A Blueprint for the Future’ published by the Property Council New Zealand. Article by DAVID PRONGER, Antanas Procuta Architects, Hamilton |
Kob  us Mentz argues that urban design operates beyond the confines of a single discipline area. In addition to design and technical training come organisational, leadership and value issues. |
A practitioner whose work stretches across urban design, planning and infrastructure talks about integrated approaches to project delivery. |
The town of Pokeno, between Auckland and Hamilton, might be occupying a highly strategic place on the landscape.
Often thought of as just a sleepy hollow between two large cities, it could well become a succesful and sustainable residential and industrial centre. |
A windswept walkway in Ellerslie has been made far more people-friendly by the addition of a canopy supplied by Structurflex. |
Bollards were once used solely to keep vehicles away from buildings, park areas or other open spaces.
But now they are becoming more versatile. |
Wellington's reputation for strong architecture was borne out in the 2009 Wellington Architecture Awards.
(Pictured: Victoria University Coastal Ecology Laboratory).
Two senior urban designers from Boffa Miskell track the issue of housing affordability in New Zealand over the decades |
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