Published by the NZ Architectural Publications Press, Sept 2008, 148 pages, 978-0-473-13508-9

The three practices featured in this book are relatively young but are well established and each has already made a substantial contribution to the nation's architecture. Though they are all based in the capital city their work is not confined to it - their projects can be found in Christchurch, Queenstown and Blenheim in the south, Auckland and the bay of Islands in the north, Wanganui and the Wairarapa in between, and even Canberra to the west.

Studio Pacific Architecture's key projects include the Mangatoetoe Bach, St Joseph's Church, Prescott House, Beaumont Quarter, Canberra memorial, Lighter Quay and Site 7/Meridian Building.

Herriot+Melhuish have designed 10 Cambridge Terrace, the Bethells Beach House, the Academy of Fine Arts with its movable walls, the transformation of the former Arena Nightclub in Wellington into offices.

Architecture + have worked on the City gallery in Wellington, the Contact Energy fitout, Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, the Labone Cabin, the Ponatahi House, Tasman Gardens and Conservation House.

This is a worthy book for your collection of New Zealand design and architecture and is produced to a very high standard. It is a must.

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