{"id":144566,"date":"2025-11-20T10:49:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T10:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/144566\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T10:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T10:49:07","slug":"what-are-our-best-new-altered-and-heritage-buildings-new-zealand-institute-of-architects-national-2025-winners-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/144566\/","title":{"rendered":"What are our best new, altered and heritage buildings? New Zealand Institute of Architects\u2019 national 2025 winners announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wzdDHKkU\" style=\"display:none\">Craig Moller of Moller Architects was the convenor of the jury panel.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Architect Craig Moller of Moller Architects. Photo \/ Babiche Martens\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Architect Craig Moller of Moller Architects. Photo \/ Babiche Martens<\/p>\n<p class=\"wzdDHKkU\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cWe had especially strong projects in the heritage and small project categories this year, which was a pleasure to see and made our job as a jury even more challenging,\u201d Moller said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wzdDHKkU\" style=\"display:none\">The Karanga changing sheds at the Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool, Auckland by Pac Studio won a small project award.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wzdDHKkU\" style=\"display:none\">It was built with panels made of 100% recycled plastic, which the judges said showcased the potential of architectural projects to influence sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"The Karanga changing sheds at the Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool on Auckland\u2019s Viaduct Harbour were recognised in the awards. Photo \/ Corey Fleming\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The Karanga changing sheds at the Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool on Auckland\u2019s Viaduct Harbour were recognised in the awards. Photo \/ Corey Fleming<\/p>\n<p class=\"wzdDHKkU\" style=\"display:none\">The winners were chosen from a shortlist of 61 projects. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wzdDHKkU\" style=\"display:none\">All projects had won local awards from eight regions earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Changing sheds for &quot;Brownie's Pool&quot;, Karanga Plaza in the Wynyard Quarter, designed by Pac Studio. Photo \/ Samuel Hartnett\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Changing sheds for &#8220;Brownie&#8217;s Pool&#8221;, Karanga Plaza in the Wynyard Quarter, designed by Pac Studio. Photo \/ Samuel Hartnett<\/p>\n<p>Commercial<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"BNZ Place, BNZ's newly completed building in central Wellington. Photo \/ Mark Mitchell   \" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>BNZ Place, BNZ&#8217;s newly completed building in central Wellington. Photo \/ Mark Mitchell   303 Remuera Rd by Fearon Hay ArchitectsBNZ Place by JasmaxStrip Mall by Spacecraft Architects<\/p>\n<p>Education<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\" Inside Hiwa, the University of Auckland's recreation centre. Photo \/ Property Council\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/> Inside Hiwa, the University of Auckland&#8217;s recreation centre. Photo \/ Property CouncilAUT Tukutuku by JasmaxHiwa University of Auckland Recreation and Wellness Centre by Warren and Mahoney Architects and MJMA Architecture &amp; Design TorontoNg\u0101 Mokopuna by Tennent Brown Architects<img  alt=\"Simon Neale at Hiwa today. Photo \/ Dean Purcell\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Simon Neale at Hiwa today. Photo \/ Dean Purcell<\/p>\n<p>Enduring architecture<\/p>\n<p>Adam Art Gallery (1999) by Athfield ArchitectsCraig House (1998) by Thom Craig ArchitectsTabak House (1984) by Sheppard &amp; Rout Architects<\/p>\n<p>Heritage<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Whanganui's redeveloped Sarjeant Gallery has recorded more than 130,000 visitors as its one-year anniversary nears. Photo \/ Alanah Brown\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Whanganui&#8217;s redeveloped Sarjeant Gallery has recorded more than 130,000 visitors as its one-year anniversary nears. Photo \/ Alanah BrownChapel of the Upper Room \u2013 renovations and strengthening by Wilkie + Bruce Registered ArchitectsTe Ruam\u0101tatoru \u2013 He Whata Kai by Dalgleish ArchitectsTe Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery by Warren and Mahoney Architects<\/p>\n<p>Hospitality<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Hierarchy Group won a national award for Sugarloaf at Flockhill. Photo \/ Dennis Radermacher\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Hierarchy Group won a national award for Sugarloaf at Flockhill. Photo \/ Dennis RadermacherSugarloaf at Flockhill by Hierarchy GroupTe Ma\u0304nia by Stevens Lawson Architects<\/p>\n<p>Housing<\/p>\n<p>Bush Block by Patchwork ArchitectureKaka Pod by Rafe Maclean ArchitectsOpenfield House by Keshaw McArthur in association with Matheson Whiteley (UK)Popadich House by Davor Popadich Architects<img  alt=\"Popadich House was a national award winner. Photo \/ Sam Harnett\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Popadich House was a national award winner. Photo \/ Sam Harnett<\/p>\n<p>Housing, alterations and additions<\/p>\n<p>Alberon by Jack McKinney ArchitectsBerhampore Perimeter House by Studio MylaWainui Church Conversion by Warren in association with Mahoney Architects and Objects<\/p>\n<p>Housing, multi-unit<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Developer Willis Bond's managing director David McGuinness at Catalina Bay apartments at Hobsonville Point last year. Photo \/ Jason Oxenham\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Developer Willis Bond&#8217;s managing director David McGuinness at Catalina Bay apartments at Hobsonville Point last year. Photo \/ Jason OxenhamCatalina Bay Apartments by Architectus<\/p>\n<p>Planning and urban design<\/p>\n<p>George Street, Dunedin Retail Quarter by JasmaxTe Ara Pekapeka by Edwards White Architects in association with BBO<\/p>\n<p>Public architecture<\/p>\n<p>Punangairi Visitor Centre by Sheppard &amp; Rout ArchitectsTe \u0100huru M\u014dwai by architecture +<img  alt=\"Te \u0100huru M\u014dwai in Whanganui \u2013 its architects won a national award. Photo \/ NZME\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Te \u0100huru M\u014dwai in Whanganui \u2013 its architects won a national award. Photo \/ NZME<\/p>\n<p>Small projects<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"The Karanga Plaza changing sheds in the Wynyard Quarter, designed by Pac Studio. Photo \/ Samuel Hartnett\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The Karanga Plaza changing sheds in the Wynyard Quarter, designed by Pac Studio. Photo \/ Samuel HartnettBB House by Upoko ArchitectsKaranga Changing Sheds by Pac StudioWalker Box by Micah \/ Architecture<\/p>\n<p>Named awards<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"Interior of the Popadich House, which won a Te K\u0101hu Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects' award. Photo \/ Sam Harnett\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>Interior of the Popadich House, which won a Te K\u0101hu Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects&#8217; award. Photo \/ Sam HarnettNg\u0101 Mokopuna by Tennent Brown ArchitectsPopadich House by Davor Popadich ArchitectsPunangairi Visitor Centre by Sheppard &amp; Rout ArchitectsStrip Mall by Spacecraft Architects<\/p>\n<p class=\"wzdDHKkU\" style=\"display:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/author\/anne-gibson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/author\/anne-gibson\/\" target=\"_blank\">Anne Gibson<\/a> has been the Herald\u2018s property editor for 25 years, written books and covered property extensively here and overseas.<\/p>\n<p>Stay ahead with the latest market moves, corporate updates, and economic insights by subscribing to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/my-account\/profile\/newsletters\/?from=cmp\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/my-account\/profile\/newsletters\/?from=cmp\">Business newsletter<\/a> \u2013 your essential weekly round-up of all the business news you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Craig Moller of Moller Architects was the convenor of the jury panel. 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