64 tasks have been shortlisted within the 2026 Auckland Structure Awards. The shortlisted tasks have been chosen from entries within the awards programme of the Auckland Department of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects.
The shortlist was compiled by a jury led by Rachael Rush of Klein Architects and rounded out by Nicholas Dalton (TOA Architects), Kelly O’Sullivan (SGA Architects) and Brian White (Edwards White Architects).
The winners shall be introduced on Thursday 18 June.
See above for photographs of the shortlisted tasks, which are:
Housing
Chamberlain Tower by Eada ArchitectsDouble Courtyard Home by Roberts Grey ArchitectsEmber by Monk MackenzieJack’s Home by W3 and Cede in associationMatakana Inlet Home by Fearon Hay ArchitectsOpen + Shut by Rogan Nash ArchitectsOrigami Home by RTA StudioPiringa Home by Studio2 ArchitectsSandtrap by Lloyd Hartley ArchitectsShadow Field by Jack McKinney ArchitectsTahi Home by Patterson AssociatesTe Arai Residence by Studio John IrvingTe Whau by Herbst ArchitectsWawata Home by Julian Guthrie Structure
Housing – Alterations and Additions
Dolly by Studio John IrvingLong Play Home by Megan Edwards ArchitectsOnetangi Pavilions by Lynda Simmons Architect and Sayes Jackson ArchitectsRed Threads by Pac StudioUnder Rimu by Pac StudioWaka Huia by Pac StudioYansane McMillan Home by Bonnifait + Associates Architects (Atelierworkshop)
Housing – Multi-unit
45 Mt Eden by ASC ArchitectsCommunity Lane by ArchitectusExhibit by Monk Mackenzie Greenslade Courtroom by Monk MackenzieKarori by +MAP ArchitectsKaweka by Construkt ArchitectsRongo Te Ata by Ashton MitchellThe Collective – Hipster by Crosson ArchitectsWaipapa Residences by Herbst Maxcey Metropolitan Architects
Inside Structure
Auckland Buddhist Centre by Stevens Lawson ArchitectsBeca Home – Te Paeroa o Te Kawau by Warren and MahoneyPrecinct Flex – Pipiri Lane by Warren and MahoneyTe Tumu – New Zealand Worldwide Conference Centre (NZICC) by Warren and Mahoney, Moller Architects and Wooden Bagot in associationTRA by Jose Gutierrez
Public Structure
Rose Road Bus Hub by IsthmusTe Tumu – New Zealand Worldwide Conference Centre (NZICC) by Warren and Mahoney, Moller Architects and Wooden Bagot in affiliation
Small Undertaking Structure
Bunker Bar by Studio John IrvingGarden Studio by Henri SayesRoseman Whare by Sunday Architects and Burgess Treep & Knight Architects in associationSt Luke’s Hospitality Centre by Andrew Barrie LabTwenty Seven by Robin O’Donnell Architects
Business Structure
50 Albert Road by ArchitectusAir New Zealand – Hangar 4 by Studio Pacific ArchitectureAtlas Headquarters by JWA ArchitectsMānawa Bay by Eclipse Structure and TRCB Architects in associationThe Chief Publish Workplace Refurbishment by Cheshire ArchitectsWynyard Quayside by Warren and Mahoney
Training
St Patrick’s Chapel, Dilworth College by JasmaxTe Ara Mātauranga‚ Auckland Grammar College Library by JasmaxToi Manawa by Patterson Associates
Enduring Structure
Clifford-Forsyth Home (1995) by ArchitectusMoturua Island Home (1999) by Pete Bossley Architects
Heritage
Auckland Artwork Gallery Kia Whakahou, Kia Whakaora by Ignite Architects and DPA Architects in associationDiocesan College for Ladies’ Chapel of Our Glorified Lord and St Barnabas’ Chapel by Salmond Reed Architects and Inventive Arch in associationGardener’s Relaxation by Megan Edwards ArchitectsKiwi Tavern Refurbishment by Cheshire ArchitectsMaritime Constructing Refurbishment by Cheshire ArchitectsSt James Residences by Gel ArchitectsThe Chief Publish Workplace Refurbishment by Cheshire Architects
Hospitality
Bistro Saine by Dalman Architects, Ewert Leaf and Ingram Associates in associationHotel Indigo & Residences by Dalman Architects, Studio.SC and WMK Architects in associationOcean Restaurant by Studio John IrvingTe Arai Hyperlinks Northern Clubhouse by Cheshire Architects
The Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA Native Structure Awards are proudly sponsored by APL and Resene.
