Solid foundations
Building the best: our favourite 2018 Architecture Awards winners
Regional winners for the 2018 Architecture Awards have been announced. Here are some of our personal favourites.
Idealog + Resene
Bringing calm to a restless world: how colour choices can influence our mood
Daily life is becoming more hectic and fast-paced than ever as we struggle against or willingly embrace the waves of new technology vying for our attention. Maya Breen hears from Resene's Karen Warman on colour trends that channel tranquil vibes into our surroundings beyond the home.
Interesting interiors
Unleashing creative collaboration: A peek at Inside Design's Wellington Press Hall refit for EightyOne
The folks at Inside Design are a pretty creative bunch. The folks at EightyOne are a pretty creative bunch. Guess what happens when they join forces?
Play ball
The Idealog guide to striking stadium designs
As debate about a new national stadium in Auckland picks up steam, we take a look at interesting stadium design innovations across the globe.
AI for an eye
Lauren Vasey on AI and disrupting construction (listen)
Lauren Vasey, research associate and doctoral candidate at the Institute for Computational Design at the University of Stuttgart, chats about the role artificial intelligence and machines are playing in design - and how the construction industry is poised for a rapid disruption.
Digging deep
The Idealog guide to intriguing underground urban infrastructure
Space is often at a premium in cities. That's partially why we often build up, right? But what about building down? Here are some interesting examples.
Aiming high
Take a look: Moller Architects and Areez Katki's Tall Hut and the lure of striking structural design
A 12-metre-tall bamboo structure by Moller Architects and artist Areez Katki will welcome visitors to next year’s Sculpture on the Gulf (SOTG) on Waiheke Island. Prepare to be wowed by the ingeniously-named Tall Hut.
Design my life
Tim Swanson on the prefab revolution (listen)
Chicago-based architectural star Tim Swanson chats with Idealog about misconceptions about prefabricated construction, how it's disrupting the way we build things, and more.
Building smarter
Sneak peek: Xero’s new Auckland office and co-working space
Xero is on the move. Or, at least its Auckland offices are. But the company won’t be leaving the City of Sails – in fact, it’ll be moving into a new building that’s not only bigger, but might just be one of the most innovative offices in Aotearoa. Oh, and it’ll also host its own co-working space.
