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Auckland: The Latest Architecture and News
Cities Need Big Changes to Become Bike Friendly
https://www.archdaily.com/538357/cities-need-big-changes-to-become-bike-friendlyJennifer Whelan
Clayton Park School Hall and Administration / Stephenson&Turner
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Architects: Stephenson&Turner
- Area: 860 m²
- Year: 2014
https://www.archdaily.com/535483/clayton-park-school-hall-and-administration-stephenson-and-turnerCristian Aguilar
Mildred & Co / Jose Gutierrez
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Architects: Jose Gutierrez
- Area: 300 m²
- Year: 2013
https://www.archdaily.com/530870/mildred-and-co-jose-gutierrezDaniel Sánchez
Te Kaitaka - The Cloak / Fearon Hay Architects
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Architects: Fearon Hay Architects
- Area: 180 m²
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: LOCKER GROUP
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Professionals: Alaska Construction Ltd, Bespoke, RCP Ltd.
https://www.archdaily.com/523468/te-kaitaka-the-cloak-fearon-hay-architectsKaren Valenzuela
Carlaw Park Student Accommodation / Warren and Mahoney
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Architects: Warren and Mahoney
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Resene
https://www.archdaily.com/525918/carlaw-park-student-accommodation-warren-and-mahoneyCristian Aguilar
Marine Parade / Dorrington Atcheson Architect
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Architects: Dorrington Atcheson Architect
- Area: 404 m²
- Year: 2013
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Professionals: Straight Line Building, Henry Dunham Building
https://www.archdaily.com/520289/marine-parade-dorrington-atcheson-architectDaniel Sánchez
Easterbrook House / Dorrington Atcheson Architects
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Architects: Dorrington Atcheson Architects
- Area: 176 m²
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Resene
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Professionals: Axis Projects Ltd
https://www.archdaily.com/520270/easterbrook-house-dorrington-atcheson-architectsDaniel Sánchez
Auckland Zoo / Monk Mackenzie + Glamuzina Patterson
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Architects: Glamuzina Patterson, Monk Mackenzie
- Year: 2013
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Professionals: Frear Surveyors, Mainzeal Ltd, Tadem Construction, Mallard, Cooke & Brown, +2
https://www.archdaily.com/512754/auckland-zoo-monk-mackenzie-glamuzina-pattersonDaniel Sánchez
Fabric Warehouse / Fearon Hay Architects
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Architects: Fearon Hay Architects
- Area: 1500 m²
- Year: 2012
https://www.archdaily.com/492511/fabric-warehouse-fearon-hay-architectsKaren Valenzuela
Westmere Alteration / Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects
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Architects: Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects
- Area: 177 m²
- Year: 2012
https://www.archdaily.com/486048/westmere-alteration-crosson-clarke-carnachan-architectsDaniel Sánchez
Studio 19 Community Housing / Strachan Group Architects, Studio 19
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Architects: Strachan Group Architects, Studio 19
- Year: 2013
https://www.archdaily.com/477004/studio-19-community-housing-strachan-group-architects-studio-19Karen Valenzuela
Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Art Gallery / FJMT + Archimedia
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Architects: Archimedia, FJMT
- Area: 15000 m²
- Year: 2011
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Manufacturers: Franken-Schotter, Allco, Woods Glass
https://www.archdaily.com/448518/auckland-art-gallery-fjmt-archimediaDaniel Sánchez
Bassett Road / BOX Living
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Architects: BOX Living
- Area: 160 m²
- Year: 2013
https://www.archdaily.com/433119/bassett-road-box-livingJonathan Alarcón
ASB HQ / Jasmax + BVN
- Year: 2013
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Manufacturers: Allco
https://www.archdaily.com/429247/asb-hq-bvn-donovan-hill-jasmaxJavier Gaete
Winsomere Cres / Dorrington Architects & Associates
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Architects: Dorrington Architects & Associates
- Area: 400 m²
- Year: 2012
https://www.archdaily.com/426212/winsomere-cres-dorrington-architects-and-associatesJonathan Alarcón
Okura House / Bossley Architects
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Architects: Bossley Architects
- Year: 2012
https://www.archdaily.com/425073/okura-house-bossley-architect-sDaniel Sánchez
Glendowie House / Bossley Architects
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Architects: Bossley Architects
- Year: 2007
https://www.archdaily.com/425056/glendowie-house-bossley-architect-sDaniel Sánchez
Point Resolution Bridge / Warren & Mahoney
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Architects: Warren & Mahoney
https://www.archdaily.com/426172/point-resolution-bridge-warren-and-mahoneyJonathan Alarcón