• ALCHEMY a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination : waste - waste not 

      Ming, Hau Tan (2017)
      RESEARCH QUESTION: How can organic waste be used as sustainable material for an architectural proposition that has the potential to educate and promote a sustainable way of looking at waste? ABSTRACT: Waste has become ...
    • At the confluence : heritage, landscape and the construction of belonging 

      Frances, Helen (2014)
      Landscape architecture has a long history of engagement with heritage. Design practice frequently hones in on the expression of narrative associated with the design site to reflect, or promote, a sense of place. However, ...
    • ATyPICAL : conducive learning environments for children with ASD 

      Krishnamoorthy, Vignesh (2019)
      RESEARCH QUESTION: How can architecture create a conducive learning environment for children with autism through sensory design? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts an individual’s cognitive, sensory and social ...
    • The biophilic learning environment : an alternative to the current New Zealand Innovative Learning Environment model 

      Rigden, Sarah (2017)
      Education in New Zealand is undergoing a sizeable shift towards 21st century innovations; by where child focused flexible learning environments are the new standard. The Christchurch Earthquake of 2011 gave an immense ...
    • A cancer centre cure : re-envisioning the healing environment 

      Rigby, Cameron Stephen (2020)
      RESEARCH QUESTION How can healthcare environments provide a reassuring and comforting experience for cancer patients and their families? ABSTRACT Cancer is a disease that touches everyone; much of a cancer sufferer’s ...
    • Cemeteries as healing landscapes 

      Bhatt, Komal (2016-07)
      Cemeteries are a key cultural element with a long history that have played a vital role in our constantly changing and evolving society. Due to globalization, multiculturalism has brought with it a mix of death customs and ...
    • Creating an effective public transport network while also developing attractive coastal communities via designing new water-borne transport nodes in Auckland 

      Kangatharan, Shanmugam (2016)
      Transport infrastructure networks play a vital role in urban growth. Due to this reason, from the 1840s onwards, the transport network and roads have determined the urban growth of Auckland (Auckland Council, 2012). Auckland ...
    • Cultured gentrification 

      Berlin, Jake (2018)
      RESEARCH QUESTION: How can architecture and its associated public open space act as a mediator between development and the existing demographic to protect and foster culture during the process of gentrification? Throughout ...
    • Disobedient theatre 

      Pindoria, Sheena (2021)
      RESEARCH QUESTION How can architecture support and embody activism? ABSTRACT When issues or conflicts arise within our society, change is pursued. The right is given to every person in this world today to become ...
    • A dweller’s journey to… RE:CONNECT 

      Gajjar, Bhavya (2021)
      RESEARCH QUESTION How can we create versatile public spaces that are both open and intimate to enhance our society’s engagement with physical reality? ABSTRACT The year 2020 presented a shocking turning point in our ...
    • Eudaimonia to flourish 

      Mortuza, Fauzia (2020)
      RESEARCH QUESTION: How can architecture enhance the overall experience of oncology patients and their support persons? ABSTRACT: “The purpose of Architecture is to improve human life. Create timeless, free, joyous ...
    • The everyday collective laboratory: Suburban interventions 

      Woodruffe, Paul (2012)
      The highlights of the project were the discoveries made into inter-disciplinary research methodology and strategies for small-scale design interventions in advocating for community environmental projects. The approach was ...
    • Finding place 

      Patel, Devyani (2022)
      RESEARCH QUESTION How can architecture reflect the cultural background of an immigrant suburb in Auckland, New Zealand, while paying respect to Māori culture? ABSTRACT Culture plays a crucial role in how people ...
    • From village to “Village” 

      Zou, Yujie (Jason) (2018)
      RESEARCH QUESTION: How can the existing houses in the urban villages be upgraded in order to improve the living conditions and upward social movement of migrant workers in Chinese cities? This project investigates ...
    • H2O: Redefining cancer healthcare environments using water in both abstract and physical form 

      Hussain, Aneesa (2021)
      RESEARCH QUESTION How can the element of water assist in creating a stimulating and therapeutic environment that increases the health and well-being for cancer patients? ABSTRACT Cancer is a disease that extracts the ...
    • Highly nurtured : child development in a high-rise typology 

      Mosley, Sarah (2019)
      RESEARCH QUESTION: How can the high-rise typology be better designed to cater to the needs of young families and support the mental and physical health of both parents and children? ABSTRACT: Currently, the population ...
    • Home away from home: A humanitarian project 

      de Silva, Achini Rosini (2021)
      RESEARCH QUESTION How can architecture improve living standards, and the quality of life, for children in Sri Lankan orphanages? ABSTRACT Orphans, because of their families tragic losses, lack of education and resources, ...
    • Hope in oncology facility 

      Gopalakrishnan, Dev Einstein Ayyaru (2021)
      RESEARCH QUESTION How can architecture help to improve the emotional well-being of cancer patients? ABSTRACT Cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases of this century. Almost 10 million people worldwide die each ...
    • How can landscape function as a medium for integrating stadium events and surrounding suburbs? Eden Park, Kingsland 

      Yu, Yushan (Joelle) (2010)
      Eden Park Stadium is one of the major hosting stadia of 2011 Rugby World Cup. This research project explores how this and other events associated with Eden Park can integrate with the surrounding community and neighbourhood. ...
    • Intergenerational healing : redefining the healthcare environment 

      Kadwell, Michael Edward (2019)
      RESEARCH QUESTION: How can the architecture of an intergenerational healthcare centre encourage healing through social engagement of its inhabitants and the integration of the natural environment? ABSTRACT: Hospitals ...