Art & Design - Architecture - New Zealand Architecture & Interior Design

The forms of Ted McCoy's houses recall the early stone and mud brick buildings of the colonial era in Otago. After fifty years of architecture in the south, closing with the fine renovation of the Otago Museum's entrance and atrium in 1999, he has produced this book. First published November 2007.

This collection of attractive watercolour illustrations comprises approximately 160 country churches – a collection that represents their many architectural forms throughout the length and breadth of New Zealand. First published 2002.

When architects accept a client's commission they are working to fulfill the client's aspirations. When they build their own houses they have only themselves to please. In this fascinating and handsomely produced book, Patrick Reynolds and John Walsh go inside 20 homes built and still lived in by their architects. These range from homes built in the 1960s through to brand new houses only recently completed, throughout New Zealand. Patrick Reynolds' skillful camera captures their details and John Walsh's sparkling text explains the ... read more

Despite the interest in contemporary architecture it's a fact that more people in inner-city suburbs throughout New Zealand end up living in a villa than a house of any other architectural style. Everyone at some stage finds themselves doing some renovation work, and that has tended in recent years to revolve around "blowing out the back". In recent years architects have come up with far more interesting solutions to turn villas into a workable house for 21st century living. This book looks at around 25 of those solutions as well a... read more

So much has been written about that national treasure, the traditional Kiwi bach. Here's a book that approaches the subject in a fresh and unique way. Pip Cheshire, a former partner in Jasmax and now an architect with his own highly regarded practice, has designed some of New Zealand's most significant public and private buildings. In this book he partners with leading architectural photographer Patrick Reynolds to visit seven holiday houses that represent bach living and bach architecture. The dwellings range from an isolated moun... read more

Taking the first decade of the twentieth century as its starting point, At Home joins the story of the New Zealand house just at the point when its inhabitants begin to ask whether a distinctive, uniquely New Zealand house might be possible. It then charts the way in which imported movements, fashions and styles in twentieth-century architecture and design were adopted, or adapted, by New Zealanders to create a house environment whether international in its style or an attempt at something more distinctly local. At Home goes behind... read more

A look at some of New Zealand's historic houses - in words and in pictures. An eclectic mix, these houses, generally from the 19th century, and ranging from one-roomed cobs to country mansions, have been chosen because of their significance: they are 'a first', have been built by an architect of significance, have been lived in by notable New Zealanders. Most are open to visitors and they all have charm. A novelist, the author is interested in the houses' stories and has personally visited them all. The 60 houses are organised regi... read more

Long Live the Modern celebrates 180 iconic buildings, sites, and neighbourhoods, designed by many of New Zealand's most celebrated architects. In succinct entries, the 45 contributing writers document the structures' design, construction, context and history, assisted by historic and contemporary photographs and floor plans. Auckland's Civic Theatre, Parnell Baths, Harbour Bridge and Tamaki state houses appear, alongside Wellington's Overseas Passenger Terminal, Freyberg Pool, Athfield House and the Beehive. Other buildings include... read more

DoP 2009, NZ 104pp It

This 2nd edition first published August 2006.

NZIA Resene local awards for architecture entries 2006. First published September 2006.

This is the 2007 version of the extremely popular New Zealand Architecture series. The book is a compilation of every entry in the NZIA Resene Local Awards and is published on behalf of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. It features buildings from the far North Island to the bottom of the South Island; buildings in diverse locations and climates. Building types include private houses, schools, office buildings, shops and a whole lot of others. The book not only provides readers with an up-to-date knowledge of what is happenin... read more

They appear everywhere in the New Zealand landscape, a wonderfully distinctive collection of older houses of all shapes and sizes, ranked along city or small-town streets or dotted across farming hillsides and by country roads. This book is both a history and a celebration of New Zealand

First published 2005. Hardback 248pp h255mm x w190mm Black and white plus full colour photography

A beautifully colour photographed survey of the the historic churches of the Canterbury region. First published 2008.

City And Peninsula provides a refreshing new look at the historic buildings and sites of Christchurch, Lyttelton, Akaroa and Banks Peninsula. Christchurch is the largest city on New Zealand's South Island and has some of the country's most historically significant and architecturally interesting old buildings. The rugged hills and secluded bays of Banks Peninsula, now part of the City, were the scene of important early events and Akaroa is one of the country's best preserved colonial villages. Lyttelton retains many of the features... read more

A celebration of some of Christchurch's heritage buildings. First published 2006.

Architecture - Inspired by New Zealand takes a fresh look at New Zealand's top architects, exploring how their outstanding residential designs complement New Zealand's unique and beautiful landscape. The book includes spectacular panoramic landscape photographs and singular contemporary architecture. Each architectural project is introduced by a panoramic landscape photo of the area with text describing the region and stunning photos of the house. These convey the look as well as the feel of the design. Floor plans of each project ... read more

Fishing shacks at river mouths, beloved family hideaways at the beach or on a remote rocky shore, follies perched precariously on cliff edges, converted railway carriages, mountain huts above the snowline...The Kiwi bach or crib is likely to be a very long way from SH1, have a fantastic view, perhaps not even have electricity - and be regarded as paradise by generations of a New Zealand family. This colourful book is made up of photographs of their favourite baches and cribs supplied by ordinary New Zealanders. Often under threat f... read more

This book is a beautifully illustrated account of 70 country houses located in Canterbury. Fine pen and ink drawings by renowned artist Rodney Wells are complemented by Vicky Heward's text which is a wonderful insight into the people who have done much to shape the culture of our country. Limited edition first published 2006.