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Introduction
The 2026 New Zealand Architecture Directory offers a snapshot of a profession
in constant evolution. Across cities, coastlines, and communities, architects and
designers continue to respond to a changing world with intelligence and resolve
— balancing ambition with responsibility, and craft with context.
Bringing together practices focused on residential design, from nuanced
renovations and additions to expansive new homes, what unites the professionals
in the pages that follow is a shared commitment to thoughtful architecture: work
that is disciplined and deeply considered; generous in spirit, and attentive to the
rhythms of living, now and into the future.
For anyone considering a new build or renovation, this publication serves as
a clear point of departure. It is a guide to the ethos of the people behind the work
— a means of navigating the breadth of architectural practice in Aotearoa, and
of finding a studio whose approach, values, and experience align with the project
at hand.
To see more from any of the practices featured here, visit homemagazine.nz
for full portfolios, and in-depth project and video features.
Clare Chapman
clare.chapman@homemagazine.nz
Published in 2026 by
Nook Publishing Ltd.
Editor: Clare Chapman
Design: Matthew Moss
On the cover: Kahutara by
Patchwork Architecture.
Image: Simon Wilson
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