Quarterly Edit: Ep05

Kia ora, yaama and welcome to Edition 05 of our Quarterly Edit.

As architects and designers, we have the real privilege of bringing people together to look beyond the present day to imagine the future. While together as an industry we face current headwinds, we are fundamentally optimistic about the power of collective action to solve big challenges for our cities, communities, and our clients.?

Within this update we provide some people news - with important appointments and reappointments; showcase thought leadership on city-scale transformation; feature projects which are making global impact; and finally hear from Peter Westbrook on the vital importance of technical excellence in bringing great ideas to life.

We hope you enjoy this Edit, and we look forward to collaborating in the year ahead.

?Navigating a brave future

We congratulate John Coop?on his reappointment as Managing Director of Warren and Mahoney. This follows Andrew Tu'inukuafe's recent election as Chair of the Board.?Providing continuity, experience and reliability to our clients remains a key focus for the practice, and we are excited to continue working closely together to navigate a brave future. Read more .

A City of Soul: Provocations for the future of?Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Jan Gehl once famously said, “First we shape cities – then they shape us". As our cities grow and evolve, we collectively have the opportunity and responsibility to shape our urban environments to create places, spaces and communities that deliver world-class experiences. At Warren and Mahoney, we recently embraced this opportunity by bringing together 15 industry leaders to collaborate on ideas and concepts to?continue to shape?the City of Auckland into a progressive, vibrant and thriving place to live, work and play. Here we share?the inspiring provocations towards a City of Soul. Read more .

The Local Project: An exclusive tour inside Flockhill Homestead

Named this month in Robb Report's '50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth', Flockhill Homestead offers a truly breathtaking and unforgettable experience for its owners and guests. In this video with The Local Project, W+M Project Principal and Studio Head of Design Jonathan Coote, takes us on a journey of discovery that inspires contemplation, exploration and the desire to immerse yourself in the captivating landscape.?Read more .

Pacific design making an impact on the global stage at World Architecture Festival

Each year, the World Architecture Festival (WAF) recognises and celebrates groundbreaking architectural innovation from around the world. This year's shortlist comprises three projects designed by Warren and Mahoney - a testament to our team's and our client's relentless pursuit of excellence.?We celebrate this announcement with our clients and collaborators. Read more .

District Living:?Addressing the housing crisis at scale with BTR

Hot off the press: It's been a privilege?to partner?with our client AsheMorgan to design and lodge planning approval for 'District Living' - the largest build-to-rent development?in Melbourne. Situated in the Docklands Waterfront Precinct, the project?delivers over 900 apartments as part of a fresh model for inner-city living that combines community, commerce and recreation, forming the key pillar in an urban village.?We look forward to continuing to work alongside AsheMorgan to bring this bold, progressive and city-shaping project to life. Read more .

Bringing design aspiration?and intent to life

We sit down with Peter Westbrook, Warren and Mahoney's Group Technical Lead, to understand his view of the world. We discuss the major industry challenges - and opportunities - we're facing on both sides of the Tasman, and where we should collectively be placing focus in the year ahead to ensure the best results for our projects and communities. Read more .

Kate Roach joins W+M

'A remarkable talent whose passion for design is contagious'

We are delighted to welcome architecture and interior designer Kate Roach to our Melbourne studio as a?Principal.?Kate?was formerly an Associate Partner with Foster and Partners and joins us to combine her local and international expertise in the design and delivery of residential, hotel and hospitality projects across our studios. We are excited to introduce Kate to you in the near future. Read more .

A global blueprint for equitable and sustainable healthcare

Te Huhi Raupō - The Renal Unit at Taranaki Base Hospital has won the global ‘Best Health Project (under 25,000m2)’ recognition at the prestigious European Healthcare Design Awards. It provides equitable access to world-class healthcare, prioritises patient and staff experience, and features world-leading sustainability credentials. We are immensely proud to partner with Te Whatu Ora to help them deliver on their core priorities, illustrating how we can collectively deliver world-leading health facilities that benefit communities and the planet. Read more .

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Culture as a compass

Our new home in Melbourne

Recently featured in the latest issue of InDesign Magazine, we're proud of our new Warren and Mahoney Melbourne studio that?celebrates Country as much as it acknowledges our heritage in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the coming together of two First Nations cultures.?Informed by rich cultural narratives, promoting togetherness and a deep connection to land and context, our new studio looks brightly towards the future. Read more .