B E N J A M I N E V E R I T T ,

KYOTO TIMBER FRAMES & ASIA KIWI ARCHITECTS

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3 SEP - 1 OCT

TOITU STUDIO ONE PONSONBY GALLERIES 3 & 4

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From the forest floor to the floors of our homes, how does the journey of a single tree shape the future of New Zealand housing?

In Aotearoa, the story of timber is often reduced to a single species: Radiata Pine. While its fast growth has made it a construction staple, our reliance on mono-crop agriculture has led to a cascade of unintended consequences, from ecological damage and biodiversity loss to building waste and issues with long-term housing quality.

Through photos, infographics, models, and diagrams, ‘From the Arborist to the Builder’ is an exhibition that attempts to tell the story of how we can reconsider the way we grow, manufacture, and build using one of our most vital resources, and look beyond timber as a mere resource and instead see it as part of a larger, living network. Drawing on a “cradle-to-cradle” philosophy and the values of Kaitiakitanga (guardianship), this showcase explores how we can improve the design of our homes by considering the entire lifecycle of the wood we use.

Special thanks to Emily Yang, Rachel Kim, and Estuo Hiroi for exhibiting their works, and Studio One Toi Tū for organising such a beautiful gallery space.

On Friday 11th September 2026, Architecture + Women NZ and DULUX announced their winners for their Trianniel Awards at the Glasshouse in Morningside,  Auckland.

Founder of Asia Kiwi Architects, Michelle Wang, was recognised as one of the 5 finalists for the Munro Diversity Award, which aims to recognise those working hard to continually support and promote diversity in the field of architecture. Being the first woman of East-Asian descent to be finalist, Michelle was also the youngest nominee at 29 years old.

We congratulate Elisapeta Heta on winning the Munro Diversity Award.

Full talk evening with timestamps now available on Youtube