{"id":346504,"date":"2026-03-25T05:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/346504\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T05:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:18:09","slug":"auckland-architecture-awards-2026-shortlist-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/346504\/","title":{"rendered":"Auckland Architecture Awards 2026: Shortlist announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>64\u00a0projects have been shortlisted in the 2026\u00a0Auckland Architecture Awards. The shortlisted projects were selected from entries in the awards programme of the\u00a0Auckland Branch of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzia.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Te K\u0101hui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The shortlist was compiled by a jury led by Rachael Rush of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klein.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Klein Architects<\/a> and rounded out by Nicholas Dalton (<a href=\"https:\/\/toa.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TOA Architects<\/a>), Kelly O\u2019Sullivan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgaltd.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">(SGA Architects<\/a>) and Brian White (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edwardswhite.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Edwards White Architects<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The winners will be announced on Thursday 18\u00a0June.<\/p>\n<p>See above for images of the shortlisted projects, which\u00a0are:<\/p>\n<p>Housing<\/p>\n<p>Chamberlain Tower by Eada Architects<br \/>Double Courtyard House by Roberts Gray Architects<br \/>Ember by Monk Mackenzie<br \/>Jack\u2019s House by W3 and Cede in association<br \/>Matakana Inlet House by Fearon Hay Architects<br \/>Open + Shut by Rogan Nash Architects<br \/>Origami House by RTA Studio<br \/>Piringa House by Studio2 Architects<br \/>Sandtrap by Lloyd Hartley Architects<br \/>Shadow Box by Jack McKinney Architects<br \/>Tahi House by Patterson Associates<br \/>Te Arai Home by Studio John Irving<br \/>Te Whau by Herbst Architects<br \/>Wawata House by Julian Guthrie\u00a0Architecture<\/p>\n<p>Housing \u2013 Alterations and\u00a0Additions<\/p>\n<p>Dolly by Studio John Irving<br \/>Long Play House by Megan Edwards Architects<br \/>Onetangi Pavilions by Lynda Simmons Architect and Sayes Jackson Architects<br \/>Red Threads by Pac Studio<br \/>Under Rimu by Pac Studio<br \/>Waka Huia by Pac Studio<br \/>Yansane McMillan House by Bonnifait + Associates Architects\u00a0(Atelierworkshop)<\/p>\n<p>Housing \u2013\u00a0Multi-unit<\/p>\n<p>45 Mt Eden by ASC Architects<br \/>Community Lane by Architectus<br \/>Exhibit by Monk Mackenzie <br \/>Greenslade Court by Monk Mackenzie<br \/>Karori by +MAP Architects<br \/>Kaweka by Construkt Architects<br \/>Rongo Te Ata by Ashton Mitchell<br \/>The Collective &#8211; Hipster by Crosson Architects<br \/>Waipapa Apartments by Herbst Maxcey Metropolitan\u00a0Architects<\/p>\n<p>Interior\u00a0Architecture<\/p>\n<p>Auckland Buddhist Centre by Stevens Lawson Architects<br \/>Beca House &#8211; Te Paeroa o Te Kawau by Warren and Mahoney<br \/>Precinct Flex &#8211; Pipiri Lane by Warren and Mahoney<br \/>Te Tumu &#8211; New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) by Warren and Mahoney, Moller Architects and Wood Bagot in association<br \/>TRA by Jose\u00a0Gutierrez<\/p>\n<p>Public\u00a0Architecture<\/p>\n<p>Rose Street Bus Hub by Isthmus<br \/>Te Tumu &#8211; New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) by Warren and Mahoney, Moller Architects and Wood Bagot in\u00a0association<\/p>\n<p>Small Project\u00a0Architecture<\/p>\n<p>Bunker Bar by Studio John Irving<br \/>Garden Studio by Henri Sayes<br \/>Roseman Whare by Sunday Architects and Burgess Treep &amp; Knight Architects in association<br \/>St Luke\u2019s Hospitality Centre by Andrew Barrie Lab<br \/>Twenty Seven by Robin O\u2019Donnell\u00a0Architects<\/p>\n<p>Commercial\u00a0Architecture<\/p>\n<p>50 Albert Street by Architectus<br \/>Air New Zealand \u2013 Hangar 4 by Studio Pacific Architecture<br \/>Atlas Headquarters by JWA Architects<br \/>M\u0101nawa Bay by Eclipse Architecture and TRCB Architects in association<br \/>The Chief Post Office Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects<br \/>Wynyard Quayside by Warren and\u00a0Mahoney<\/p>\n<p>Education<\/p>\n<p>St Patrick\u2019s Chapel, Dilworth School by Jasmax<br \/>Te Ara M\u0101tauranga\u201a Auckland Grammar School Library by Jasmax<br \/>Toi Manawa by Patterson\u00a0Associates<\/p>\n<p>Enduring\u00a0Architecture<\/p>\n<p>Clifford-Forsyth House (1995) by Architectus<br \/>Moturua Island House (1999) by Pete Bossley\u00a0Architects<\/p>\n<p>Heritage<\/p>\n<p>Auckland Art Gallery Kia Whakahou, Kia Whakaora by Ignite Architects and DPA Architects in association<br \/>Diocesan School for Girls\u2019 Chapel of Our Glorified Lord and St Barnabas\u2019 Chapel by Salmond Reed Architects and Creative Arch in association<br \/>Gardener\u2019s Rest by Megan Edwards Architects<br \/>Kiwi Tavern Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects<br \/>Maritime Building Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects<br \/>St James Apartments by Gel Architects<br \/>The Chief Post Office Refurbishment by Cheshire\u00a0Architects<\/p>\n<p>Hospitality<\/p>\n<p>Bistro Saine by Dalman Architects, Ewert Leaf and Ingram Associates in association<br \/>Hotel Indigo &amp; Apartments by Dalman Architects, Studio.SC and WMK Architects in association<br \/>Ocean Restaurant by Studio John Irving<br \/>Te Arai Links Northern Clubhouse by Cheshire\u00a0Architects<\/p>\n<p>The Te K\u0101hui Whaihanga NZIA Local Architecture Awards are proudly sponsored by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplnz.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">APL<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.resene.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Resene<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>                <br class=\"clearfix\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"64\u00a0projects have been shortlisted in the 2026\u00a0Auckland Architecture Awards. 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