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Sir Howard Morrison Centre

The Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, originally Rotorua's Municipal Building, was constructed in 1938 on land generously gifted by Ngāti Whakaue. Following its heritage listing in 1994 and subsequent earthquake-

Our latest Ask An Architect article has just been published!

This edition tackles six common misconceptions about engaging an architect, answering some of the questions we hear most often from homeowners before they begin their project.

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Beach Rd Community Housing

Last week we visited Beach Rd Community Housing, nestled between the moana and maunga of the Kāpiti Coast. It was surreal to see these townhouses come to life. Shoutout to Stackhouse and Firth construction for doing an inc

Bach on the Bay

Once a place of Maori settlement, complete with a Pā, this small patch of sand is reportedly the spot where Te Rauparaha tethered his waka when visiting from Kapiti Island. Although the site remained in Maori possession, it was home

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The Plucky Treehouse

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Seedpod

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Akatarawa Bush Hut

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Horopito House

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The Lantern, Kāpiti Coast

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