Thirty-one initiatives have been shortlisted within the 2025 Southern Structure Awards. The shortlisted initiatives have been chosen from entries within the awards programme of the Southern Department of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects.

The shortlist was compiled by a jury led by architect Mark Mawdsley and rounded out by Geoff Lentz (Paua Architects), Tim Ross (Architype) and lay juror Sarah McCallum.

The winners can be introduced on Friday 13 June.

See above for photographs of the shortlisted initiatives, which are:

Housing

Wings over Water by Kamermans ArchitectsRoger’s Home by Anna-Marie Chin ArchitectsKunskas by Ben Hudson ArchitectsAlpine Retreat by Black Pine Architects and eHaus in associationPenrith Peaks by Condon Scott ArchitectsScout by Intuitive ArchitectsOpenfield Home by Keshaw McArthur and Matheson Whiteley in associationClaremont Road Townhouse by Mason & Wales ArchitectsManukard Gård by Mason & Wales ArchitectsBrick Home by Rafe Maclean ArchitectsKaka Pod by Rafe Maclean ArchitectsBeacon Level Home by RTA StudioKārearea Home by RTA StudioGlenayr Farm Home by Vaughn McQuarrie

Business Structure

Frankton Junction Carpark by Mason & Wales ArchitectsO’Connells by McAuliffe StevensRecreational Companies Depot by Salmond Structure

Schooling

Trinity Catholic Faculty Music and Artwork Suites by McCoy and Wixon Architects

Heritage

Monte Christo Vineyard by Design Base ArchitectsTrinity Catholic Faculty Music and Artwork Suites by McCoy and Wixon ArchitectsThe Lakes District Museum by Origin Heritage

Housing – Alterations and Additions

Climate Watcher by ahhaLake Hayes by Crosson Architects

Housing – Multi Unit

The Village by Arête ArchitectsNew Social Housing Growth for The PACT Group by Mason & Wales Architects

Hospitality

Monte Christo Vineyard by Design Base Architects

Inside Structure

Port Otago Head Workplace by GHD Design and Kieran Cooper and Rose Evans in affiliation

Planning and City Design

George Road, Dunedin Retail Quarter by JasmaxRoxburgh Pool by Hierarchy GroupTe Kāika Wellbeing Hub by McCoy and Wixon Architects

Small Mission Structure

Tiu Studio by Arête Architects