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Forget the traditional image of a stuffy, institutionalised bank Westpac's new flagship building in the Britomart precinct reflects the bank's progressive, contemporary outlook and ESD focus

Lighting creates specific moods appropriate to the various parts of the Carlaw precinct and Quest hotel

Babbage Architects designed Summerset by the Park to present a welcoming, familiar aesthetic for residents

A South Auckland legal practice celebrating its 85th anniversary gets a full makeover from Chow:Hill Architects one that puts a modern spin on tradition

The layout and design of Carlaw Park have created a village within the city

Sculptural lighting enhances the impact of the four-storey atrium

The low-profile roofs at Carlaw Park comply with zoning regulations and building codes

The infrastructure engineering at Carlaw Park became an aesthetic feature in its own right

Size, volume and creative use of materials are key design features of this rural holiday home

The relationship between architecture and the environment is crucial to the success of any project

Just enough of this property's bush-clad land was cleared to accommodate the house

There are two ways to respond to a site like this: make the building inconspicuous, or build a strong object in the landscape