Remembering the Visionaries:
Celebrating Past Architects of New Zealand
Today, we pause to honor the architects whose vision, creativity, and dedication have shaped the architectural landscape of New Zealand. From humble beginnings to groundbreaking designs, these pioneers have left an indelible mark on the country’s built environment.
New Zealand’s architectural history is rich with innovation, blending cultural heritage with modernity, and responding to the unique challenges of our natural surroundings. Whether it’s the functional beauty of early settler buildings, the bold forms of mid-century design, or the contemporary marvels we see today, the influence of past architects remains ever-present.
Let’s take a moment to remember and celebrate the contributions of these remarkable figures who have helped create spaces that resonate with generations of New Zealanders. Their work continues to inspire, and their legacies are etched in every corner of our cities and towns.
New Zealand’s architectural history is rich with innovation, blending cultural heritage with modernity, and responding to the unique challenges of our natural surroundings. Whether it’s the functional beauty of early settler buildings, the bold forms of mid-century design, or the contemporary marvels we see today, the influence of past architects remains ever-present.
Let’s take a moment to remember and celebrate the contributions of these remarkable figures who have helped create spaces that resonate with generations of New Zealanders. Their work continues to inspire, and their legacies are etched in every corner of our cities and towns.
News & Events
New Zealand Architectural Design Conference
28 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026- Auckland Central
If you are interested in three unforgettable conference filled with thought-provoking conversations, inspiring design, and world-class speaker sessions.
This is the event for you it is hosted by Architectural Designers New Zealand
Get ready for big ideas, fresh perspectives, and plenty of moments that spark creativity. More details coming soon!
Tentative programme:
This is the event for you it is hosted by Architectural Designers New Zealand
Get ready for big ideas, fresh perspectives, and plenty of moments that spark creativity. More details coming soon!
Tentative programme:
- Wednesday 28 October - Mix and mingle - 5pm - 6.30pm - NZICC
- Thursday 29 October - Conference day 1 - 8am - 4.30pm - NZICC
- Thursday Welcome Party - 6.30pm - 10.30pm
- Friday 30 October - Conference day 2 - 8am - 4.00pm - NZICC
- Friday - ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards Gala Dinner - 6.30pm - 11.30pm - NZICC
- Saturday 31 October - ADNZ GIB® Architectural Tour - approx 9.00am - 2.30pm
You are invited to
ICADDPM 2026: 20. International Conference on Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies
The International Research Conference Aims and Objectives
The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference program. Events will run over a span of time during the conference depending on the number and length of the presentations. With its high quality, it provides an exceptional value for students, academics and industry researchers.
International Conference on Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies.
Call for Contributions
Prospective authors are kindly encouraged to contribute to and help shape the conference through submissions of their research abstracts, papers and e-posters. Also, high quality research contributions describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas of Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies are cordially invited for presentation at the conference. The conference solicits contributions of abstracts, papers and e-posters that address themes and topics of the conference, including figures, tables and references of novel research materials.
Guidelines for Authors
Please ensure your submission meets the conference's strict guidelines for accepting scholarly papers. Downloadable versions of the check list for Full-Text Papers and Abstract Papers.
Please refer to the Paper Submission Guideline, Abstract Submission Guideline and Author Information before submitting your paper.
Conference Proceedings
All submitted conference papers will be blind peer reviewed by three competent reviewers. The peer-reviewed conference proceedings are indexed in the Open Science Index, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Zenedo, BASE, WorldCAT, Sherpa/RoMEO, and other index databases. Impact Factor Indicators.
Special Journal Issues
20. International Conference on Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies has teamed up with the Special Journal Issue on Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies. A number of selected high-impact full text papers will also be considered for the special journal issues. All submitted papers will have the opportunity to be considered for this Special Journal Issue. The paper selection will be carried out during the peer review process as well as at the conference presentation stage. Submitted papers must not be under consideration by any other journal or publication. The final decision for paper selection will be made based on peer review reports by the Guest Editors and the Editor-in-Chief jointly. Selected full-text papers will be published online free of charge.
Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
The Conference offers the opportunity to become a conference sponsor or exhibitor. To participate as a sponsor or exhibitor, please download and complete the Conference Sponsorship Request Form.
Application Forms
Selected Papers
Important Dates:
Find more information here.
ICADDPM 2026: 20. International Conference on Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies
The International Research Conference Aims and Objectives
The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference program. Events will run over a span of time during the conference depending on the number and length of the presentations. With its high quality, it provides an exceptional value for students, academics and industry researchers.
International Conference on Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies.
Call for Contributions
Prospective authors are kindly encouraged to contribute to and help shape the conference through submissions of their research abstracts, papers and e-posters. Also, high quality research contributions describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas of Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies are cordially invited for presentation at the conference. The conference solicits contributions of abstracts, papers and e-posters that address themes and topics of the conference, including figures, tables and references of novel research materials.
Guidelines for Authors
Please ensure your submission meets the conference's strict guidelines for accepting scholarly papers. Downloadable versions of the check list for Full-Text Papers and Abstract Papers.
Please refer to the Paper Submission Guideline, Abstract Submission Guideline and Author Information before submitting your paper.
Conference Proceedings
All submitted conference papers will be blind peer reviewed by three competent reviewers. The peer-reviewed conference proceedings are indexed in the Open Science Index, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Zenedo, BASE, WorldCAT, Sherpa/RoMEO, and other index databases. Impact Factor Indicators.
Special Journal Issues
20. International Conference on Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies has teamed up with the Special Journal Issue on Architectural Design, Design Processes and Methodologies. A number of selected high-impact full text papers will also be considered for the special journal issues. All submitted papers will have the opportunity to be considered for this Special Journal Issue. The paper selection will be carried out during the peer review process as well as at the conference presentation stage. Submitted papers must not be under consideration by any other journal or publication. The final decision for paper selection will be made based on peer review reports by the Guest Editors and the Editor-in-Chief jointly. Selected full-text papers will be published online free of charge.
Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
The Conference offers the opportunity to become a conference sponsor or exhibitor. To participate as a sponsor or exhibitor, please download and complete the Conference Sponsorship Request Form.
Application Forms
Selected Papers
- Alcohols as a Phase Change Material with Excellent Thermal Storage Properties in Buildings
Dehong Li, Yuchen Chen, Alireza Kaboorani, Denis Rodrigue, Xiaodong (Alice) Wang - A Quantitative Model for Determining the Area of the “Core and Structural System Elements” of Tall Office Buildings
Görkem Arslan Kılınç - An Investigation on Climate Responsive Design Strategies of Apartment Buildings in Athens of the Period 1920-1960s
E. Alexandrou, A. Chronopoulou - New Chinese Landscapes in the Works of the Chinese Photographer Yao Lu
Xiaoling Dai - Analysis of Incidences of Collapsed Buildings in the City of Douala, Cameroon from 2011-2020
T. G. L. J. Bikoko, J. C. Tchamba, S. Amziane - Un Pavillon – Un Monument: The Modern Palace and the Case of the U.S. Embassy in Karachi, Pakistan (1955–59)
Marcos Amado Petroli - Study of the Thermal Performance of Bio-Sourced Materials Used as Thermal Insulation in Buildings under Humid Tropical Climate
Guarry Montrose, Ted Soubdhan - A Commercial Building Plug Load Management System That Uses Internet of Things Technology to Automatically Identify Plugged-In Devices and Their Locations
Amy LeBar, Kim L. Trenbath, Bennett Doherty, William Livingood - Seismic Response of Hill Side Step-back RC Framed Buildings with Shear Wall and Bracing System
Birendra Kumar Bohara - Effects of Blast Load on Historic Stone Masonry Buildings in Canada: A Review and Analytical Study
Abass Braimah, Maha Hussein Abdallah - A Comprehensive Review of Adaptive Building Energy Management Systems Based on Users’ Feedback
P. Nafisi Poor, P. Javid - Uncertainty Analysis of a Hardware in Loop Setup for Testing Products Related to Building Technology
Balasundaram Prasaant, Ploix Stephane, Delinchant Benoit, Muresan Cristian - The Touristic Development of the Archaeological and Heritage Areas in Alexandria City, Egypt
Salma I. Dwidar, Amal A. Abdelsattar - Effect of Columns Stiffness's and Number of Floors on the Accuracy of the Tributary Area Method
Anas M. Fares - Tokyo Skyscrapers: Technologically Advanced Structures in Seismic Areas
J. Szolomicki, H. Golasz-Szolomicka
Important Dates:
- Abstracts/Full-Text Paper Submission Deadline: February 13, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: February 27, 2025
- Final Paper (Camera Ready) Submission & Early Bird Registration Deadline: October 11, 2026
- Conference Dates: November 11-12, 2026
- Tokyo, Japan
Find more information here.
