Winners announced at the 2025 Interior Awards

Convenor and Structure NZ inside editor Amanda Harkness was joined on the jury by Céili Murphy,  inside sector lead at Architectus Aotearoa; Murali Bhaskar, director at Boon in Ngāmotu New Plymouth; Natasha Markham, founding father of MAUD; and Sam Griffin, inventive director of Ctrl Area.

Of the annual business Awards programme, now in its 14th 12 months, Harkness mentioned the true pleasure of the method is within the discovery — “of gorgeous tasks, new designers, supportive shoppers, resourceful and progressive considering, and the fervour and soul so evident within the work. To not point out the apparent and really optimistic affect these tasks have on so many lives.”

“This 12 months, we noticed a small, inventive office the place environmentally conscious workers can observe their vitality use in actual time, we had been proven a big lodge the place worldwide company are wrapped within the narrative of Tāmaki Makaurau, absorbing it as if by osmosis throughout their keep, we had been charmed by a modest, handcrafted kitchen that spoke to each its house owners and its environment, and we marvelled at how a chic retail house had blurred the boundaries between intimate eating and its patrons’ subterranean wine cellars.”

On working with this 12 months’s jury, Harkness commented: “For me, there’s additionally pleasure in the way in which that the jury reacts to each the programme and the dwell shows, and the ‘privilege’ they really feel to have been uncovered to so many sensible design minds and to hearken to such inspirational considering, even noting how lucky they, as jurors, are to be ready to ‘give kudos to those who deserve it’.”

Harkness concluded: “Collectively, we thought of 30 distinctive tasks and three extremely gifted rising design professionals. As is usually the case, our job wasn’t straightforward. On behalf of the jury, I wish to congratulate all of our finalists in your excellent work and thanks for sharing your journeys with us. Particular congratulations are resulting from our 11 award-winners, together with our hanging Supreme Award winner. You and your tasks symbolize the easiest of inside design and the unimaginable expertise that may be discovered inside our business. Lastly, a particular thank-you to our sponsors in your ongoing assist and generosity, for which we’re immensely grateful.”

We provide an enormous congratulations to all of our 2025 finalists and winners. Learn on to see this 12 months’s greatest New Zealand interiors.

With particular because of our Inside Awards 2025 sponsors. Discover out extra about every of our sponsors right here.

SUPREME AWARD / RESIDENTIAL HOUSE AWARD

Palimpsest Home by Monk Mackenzie

“Approached by way of a forest of pines and set within the dunes the place timber give solution to sand, Palimpsest Home carries the efficiency of its setting into each inside element. The distinction between darkish, tough pine bark and nice, pale sand informs a restrained but sensorial materials palette that features textured concrete, stained timber, limestone and bespoke metallic particulars. According to the architectural intent, the interiors are meticulously detailed and reductive in strategy — choreographing mild, motion and contact to create a quietly immersive expertise, deeply rooted in place. An distinctive examine in refinement, the result’s a relaxed, poetic, superbly resolved inside, pure in expression but advanced beneath the floor.”

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HOSPITALITY AWARD

Quinn Bar by Izzard Design

“A compact-yet-striking hospitality undertaking, Quinn Bar delivers originality and delight. Daring use of lighting and reflection creates a way of escapism with a delicate futuristic edge, whereas deco-inspired detailing pays tasteful homage to the constructing’s heritage. A substantial amount of thought has gone into the design, from the sculptural seating, which weaves by way of the house including softness and type, to the customized stainless-steel wall lining shocking with its shimmer, to the digitally managed, adaptable lighting including ambiance to the inside. Quinn Bar is an underground gem with character to burn — immersive, expressive and unforgettable.”

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HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS AWARD

Hana Parnell by Pennant & Triumph

“A masterclass in calm, thought of design, Hana Parnell quietly conceals all of the important practical providers of a wellness house, wrapping company in a way of ease from the second they enter. Heritage components are thoughtfully built-in inside a refined inside that prioritises the client expertise at each flip, whereas mild curves, oblique lighting, pure supplies and acoustic privateness create an immersive surroundings, which feels each luxurious and restorative. From the uncovered timber columns to the discreet retail and welcome areas, each element has been thought of to assist a cohesive and deeply enjoyable journey for guests. The result’s a wonderful house that gives consolation, readability and retreat.”

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CIVIC AWARD

Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery by Warren and Mahoney 

“Initially conceived in 1999, this restoration and enlargement of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery has been profoundly formed by the decades-long journey in direction of realisation. Time, setbacks and evolving dialogue with mana whenua have enriched the design, grounding it extra deeply within the cultural and environmental context of Whanganui, and clearly reflecting an understanding of, and respect for, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, mātauranga Māori and bicultural frameworks. From the play of sunshine on the awa (river) rising as a guiding motif to the hanging waka staircase on the entrance to the thoughtfully curated gallery areas, this can be a compelling instance of culturally responsive, collaborative design, leading to a deeply respectful, atmospheric house that honours place, historical past and folks.”

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WORKPLACE OVER 1000M2 AWARD

UDC Finance by STACK Interiors

“In a standout instance of office design accomplished proper, the designers have mixed strategic spatial planning, a transparent narrative, progressive supplies and high-level execution to create a distinctly native work surroundings that’s sharp, clever and restrained in all the suitable methods. The idea of organising the ground structure and spatial zoning round a typical Aotearoa farm is each inventive and significant, reflecting a robust connection to the whenua and acknowledging the shopper’s dedication to New Zealand. Intelligent detailing — such because the sophisticated-yet-simple reference to the traditional barn door — paired with a heat color palette, tan upholstery, timber joinery and plush inside greenery, creates a modern, welcoming workplace with depth and which means in its design.”

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WORKPLACE UP TO 1000M2 AWARD

Movement Illness by Surprise

“Conceived as an engine room for creativity and collaboration, this headquarters for a number one inventive company channels the corporate’s distinctive inventive voice right into a richly cinematic inside. Smooth hues and layered areas set the scene, whereas the interaction of slick finishes and classic items displays a tradition that values each polish and character. A palette of sentimental blues and rosy oranges, paired with rose-tinted glazing, evokes a way of nostalgia that feels each recent and acquainted, whereas a seamless shift from centered work to vibrant social settings displays the spirited, youthful nature of the studio and the ingenuity of the design group.”

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EDUCATION AWARD

AUT Tukutuku by Jasmax

“Designed to be the brand new coronary heart of AUT’s North Shore campus, Tukutuku’s inside enhances the architectural imaginative and prescient by introducing welcoming, versatile areas that assist each centered examine and social interplay. Using easy, adaptable furnishings within the atrium creates inviting pockets that break down the size and provide consolation inside the expansive house. This considerate layering of materiality, scale and performance ensures the inside feels human, purposeful and deeply related to its customers. The color palette enhances and celebrates the pure timber construction, reinforcing the constructing’s sustainable and environmentally acutely aware design ethos, and the general ambiance radiates heat and luxury, creating an inclusive and nurturing surroundings for college kids and employees.”

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RETAIL AWARD

VidaSpace Christchurch Showroom by VidaSpace in affiliation with Warren and Mahoney

“Redefining the retail surroundings by grounding the expertise within the essence of its product, this showroom is designed to interact the senses — immersive, tactile and stuffed with quiet discovery. With a minimalist magnificence and a story that feels genuine and material-led, the designers have adeptly shifted the main focus from transaction to connection. Timber is widely known by way of wealthy layering and refined detailing, with components such because the sculptural desk and hanging spliced log taking part in with weight and lightness, including a way of expertise and intrigue. The result’s a sensory house that invitations real connection, elevating materials choice to memorable storytelling.”

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RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN AWARD

The Excessive Life by Rogan Nash Architects

“Deliberate round a love of entertaining, this condominium kitchen celebrates the shoppers’ ardour for British classic design. The structure negotiates the challenges of working in an present constructing by way of intelligent problem-solving and refined spatial considering, whereas additionally contemplating the methods by which the house can operate for each the couple and a crowd. A wealthy, layered palette of supplies, together with varied stones, brass and leather-based in British racing inexperienced (naturally), channels the shoppers’ quirky eclecticism, injecting heat and vibrance in all the suitable locations.The result’s a assured, character-filled kitchen that punches nicely above its weight.”

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COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

Harbour Hospice North Shore by Klein Architects

“This considerate re-imagining of a palliative care unit reorganises its structure to mirror modern fashions of care, inserting dignity, consolation and connection on the forefront. Inclusive whānau areas allow households to return collectively at what might be essentially the most troublesome time of their lives and supply lodging for these desirous to be near their family members. All through, a palette of pure supplies and heat hues modernises the surroundings whereas fostering a relaxed, compassionate setting for sufferers, their households and employees alike.”

Word: Group Impression finalists weren’t required to current to the jury. Submissions had been despatched with an accompanying video from the designer and their shoppers.

EMERGING DESIGN PROFESSIONAL AWARD

Matt Reid (Warren and Mahoney)

“Quietly assured and deeply attuned to element, this rising designer is already shaping office environments at scale, main tasks that elevate on a regular basis experiences for presidency and company shoppers alike. With a follow grounded on a love of sketching and an appreciation for collaboration, Matt brings readability, care and creativeness to every undertaking. His work demonstrates a robust dedication to design excellence, with tasks which might be deeply thoughtful of shopper and end-user wants. His development from graduate to undertaking lead displays a transparent progress in functionality, underpinned by skilled dedication and a drive to ship significant, well-resolved outcomes.”

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