Architectural Designers New Zealand

Architectural Designers New Zealand Incorporated (or ADNZ) is a professional body for architects and architectural designers in New Zealand.^[1]

ADNZ was established in 1966,^[2] in order to:

• Promote and advance architecture in New Zealand through the activities of the Society, its members and its educational activities ^[3]
• Represent and promote the interests of members of the Society
• Promote high ethical standards of architectural design practice in New Zealand, including excellence in design and service to clients ^[4][5]
• Form strategic alliances and contractual relationships with other organisations
• Engage in any professional or commercial activities which assist to regulate and promote architecture and associated industries in New Zealand.^[6]

ADNZ provides enhanced professional development options to members, and is vocal in advocating excellence in design.^[7]

The organisation holds an annual design awards – The ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards. The awards have been running for more than 25 years. The awards celebrate the best in architectural design, including residential and commercial architecture, throughout New Zealand.^[8][9]

ADNZ also produces an annual design publication – Defign and a weekly blog with the same name.^[10][11]

ADNZ Head Office is located in Christchurch and the organisation supports nine regional branches across New Zealand.

See also

• New Zealand Institute of Architects

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