RTA Studio’s Richard Naish Between Disciplines
6 April 2026
Bridging architecture and art, Richard Naish’s Transept distils the cruciform geometry of churches into a finely wrought timber object.
Bridging architecture and art, Richard Naish’s Transept distils the cruciform geometry of churches into a finely wrought timber object.
A new gallery designed by RTA Studio‘s Richard Naish means exciting opportunities for a design-focused exhibition space, Objectspace Objectspace reopens in new building by architect
It took two decades for architect Richard Naish to admire the nave of the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell, Auckland. He tell us why and
Richard Naish of RTA Studio won the Home of the Year 2015 with the design of a home for himself and his family in the
Richard talks us through this extremely workable family kitchen and how he used a moody material palette and thoughtful design to create a striking space
Richard Naish of RTA Studio won the Home of the Year 2015 with the design of a home for himself and his family in the
Winner of the Home of the Year a decade ago, this house — for and by RTA’s founder Richard Naish and his family — continues to perform and amaze through a combination of clever architecture and planning.
In the heart of Ōrākei, RTA Studio has designed a striking addition to a well-known streetscape. Powerful, enigmatic, and dynamic, its jagged roofline and folded steel form float above the land, inviting observation and curiosity.
We gathered to celebrate the launch of Homes of this Decade with an intimate evening of connection, conversation, and celebration at the stunning Studio Italia showroom in Auckland.
An Otago home by RTA Studio that manipulates linear plan and form to create a dynamic architectural expression.
In the vastness of a southern valley in one of the most remote regions of New Zealand, RTA Studio designed an entirely unexpected concrete dwelling of two parts and modernist intentions.
On the threshold between residential and commercial precincts, a concrete building was designed as a link between the two – sensitive to each and with an undeniable character of its own.
Aotearoa New Zealand is at a crossroads in its response to how our built environment manages climate change. Jo Bates talks to three architects about where to from here.
One of the latest offerings on the northern end of Lake Wakatipu is the Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp, a place that is down to earth, adventurous, and highly sociable.
Concrete is a sought after material in contemporary residential design, becoming a central part of our architectural vernacular. Here are five homes whose architects have delivered excellence with the undeniable beauty of concrete.
A difficult, yet awe-inspiring site called for a radical solution: breaking a Bay of Islands holiday bach in two.
We step into a house with a naturally warm interior and designers with impeccable understanding of what it takes to create and monitor the performance of a family home.
[jwp-video n=”1″] Our annual Home of the Year award is New Zealand’s most prestigious architectural prize, with a cheque of $15,000 going to the winning
Richard Naish taps into family heritage to extend this character cottage in Christchurch When Jo and Alistair Blair were ready to extend their two-bedroom cottage
You’ve seen the houses in the magazine — now visit them in person. Join HOME New Zealand at HOME Tour 2019. With special thanks to
There were two possible sites for this award-winning Queenstown home. But the views from this location won the architect and owners over Q&A with Richard
See an inside glimpse into the Home of the Year 2019 judges’ journey through all of the finalist houses and how they ultimately decided on
With its striking concrete diagrid roof and sense of fun, HOME magazine’s Home of the Year 2019 is a truly Auckland house [jwp-video n=”1″] “It’s
An award-winning Arrowtown home by Richard Naish of RTA Studio makes the most of coloured concrete by Peter Fell Come up the stone stairs and
Richard Naish designs a home near Arrowtown that seems to emerge from the spectacular mountain landscape [jwp-video n=”1″] Home of the Year is brought to
From a dramatic getaway in Arrowtown to a bold family home in Grey Lynn, the winners from Home of the Year 2019 aren’t afraid to
Introducing the second finalist for Home of the Year 2019 – a dramatic Arrowtown getaway that manages to blend into the incredible surrounding landscape [jwp-video
There’s a wall of red subway tiles, a few red furniture accents and an exterior painted in (you guessed it) red. This bold bach is
Home of the Year 2019 is Altherm Window Systems’ 10th year as principal sponsor. To celebrate, we’ve collected some architectural highlights from their decade of
Subscribe to HOME and be in to win an ‘A2’ stool by New Zealand designers IMO, thanks to Objectspace – New Zealand’s home of design, craft
Objectspace has pulled off the almost impossible: a new space with a ground-breaking exhibition originally curated for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2016 Ground-breaking exhibition Future
The Home of Year 2017 judging panel went on tour to select the country’s best residential architecture. HOME editor Simon Farrell-Green shares their journey [jwp-video
Get a sneak peak of the 15 homes that made the short list for the 2017 Home of the Year awards [jwp-video n=”1″] See the
Watch the international guest judge for Home of the Year live from his sold out Auckland show on HOME’s Facebook [jwp-video n=”1″] Watch Todd Saunders, international
Showcasing five fantastic new designs for summer There’s a particular art to designing the perfect bach, and HOME magazine’s brand-new issue has plenty of advice
HOME magazine have announced the international member of the 2017 Home of the Year panel as Norway-based, Canadian architect Todd Saunders Meet the international member
Entries for Home of the Year 2017 are now open. Find out how you can take part in the country’s most prestigious awards for residential
It’s been a bumper year for architecture and design with some of our favourite buildings taking out the country’s top awards A round up of
The landscape of the Cardrona Valley is big; the 72-square-metre holiday home there that architect Richard Naish of RTA Studio designed for himself and his
A Cardrona Valley getaway designed by RTA Studios offers big lessons on a small scale A Cardrona Valley hut by RTA Studios that thinks big
Architect Richard Naish of RTA Studio shares his five rules for designing a small home [jwp-video n=”1″] The 5 rules of designing a small
Inside the Auckland home by architect Richard Naish of RTA Studio took out the HOME magazine Home of the Year award in 2015 [bjd-responsive-iframe src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/0IhpWZIVJxk”
Inspired by the tramping huts that dot New Zealand’s national parks, Richard Naish gets back to basics with a rustic red getaway shed New Zealand
Not long ago in New Zealand’s biggest city, apartment living wasn’t considered appealing. Most of the apartments in it were thought suitable only for students.
We’re delighted to announce that an Auckland home designed by architect Richard Naish of RTA Studio for his own family has been selected as the
The judges have visited the homes, and some tough calls have been made. So we’re delighted to present the six finalists in the
Gerald Parsonson’s combination of cutting-edge architecture and family comfort produced this light and dynamic bach that won the 2001 Home of the Year 2001: Gerald
The brief Richard Naish received for this Stable Lane kitchen was for a large, sociable family kitchen that, while modern, still fit the century-old building. A
The poetic collision between art and furniture; the tipping point from function to form; sculpture on the edge of rational and reasonable. These are the themes that RTA Studio founder Rich Naish explores in an ensemble of three pieces on show as part of an upcoming exhibition at FHE Galleries entitled ‘Almost’.
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