News & Publications
Success in International Competition for Christchurch
Walker Architecture and Design, along with developer partner Ceres NZ, was announced as one of four finalists in the ‘Breathe – new urban village project’ at a ceremony in Christchurch last night. Read the Christchurch Press coverage of the event. In a media statement, principal Roger Walker said he was thrilled that the company had […]
Affordable Focus
Good design of sustainable, well-constructed and affordable architecture is not only for the fortunate few. Walker Architecture & Design has long been interested in affordable housing. We work with a number of property developers to create innovative designs, which are space efficient and easy to construct with no compromise of building codes and standards. We […]
Roger Walker design features in international Architecture Atlas
The Britten House (1974) designed by Roger Walker features in a new international publication on 20th Century World Architecture. It is one of six New Zealand buildings to feature in the book recently published by Phaidon to showcase over 750 of the most outstanding works of architecture built between 1900 and 1999. ‘Everyone likes to […]
Park Mews – Wellington Modern
Roger Walker’s Park Mews has been featured in Designer Hamish Thompson’s recent work “Wellington Modern”. The series includes an A1 poster and individual gift cards of Wellington’s most iconic modern architecture. Support the local and celebrate NZ Architecture by clicking to buy a copy of the poster for yourself. Or look out […]
Roger in Local Governance Review
The Wellington Region Local Government Review Panel Report was released in October 2012 to address possible local government options for the Future Wellington – Proud, Prosperous and Resilient. Within its “Five Drivers of Change” Roger is quoted: 3) The inability to respond to strategic challenges particularly due to a plethora of complicated and interlocking plans […]
My Favourite Table
Roger Walker features in the popular Dominion Post feature My Favourite Table having schnitzel at Wellington’s The Tasting Room.
Walker wins colour award
24 August 2011 Roger Walker has been awarded the inaugural lifetime achievement award at the Resene Colour Awards for his innovative use of colour over many years. Walker was presented with the award at a function in Wellington tonight.
Rog on Beauty Blog
Rog on Beauty is the personal blog of Roger Walker – architect, designer, traveller, car man, magazine reader, and raconteur. He started this blog as a cheaper alternative to holding court at various drinking establishments around town to tell stories and share his opinion on architecture, planning, design, cars, travel and anything else that takes […]
Publications featuring Roger Walker
It’s hard to pick up a book about New Zealand architecture and not find a mention of Roger Walker. If you’re interested in reading more about Roger’s work, then here’s some books and publications to refer to. Peter Shaw 1972 ‘Architecture 1820-1970’ Stacpoole / Beavan 1972 ‘The Elegant Shed’ Mitchell & Chaplin 1984 ‘Positively Architecture’ […]
