In Bramble Close House, by Condon Scott Architects, stepped forms work with the land while making the most of the views. PHOTO: BIDDI ROWLEY : Outstanding architecture

Ōtepoti Building features bold diagonal facades, which reference Dunedin’s historic shoreline. The building was designed by Warren & Mahoney and Aukaha. PHOTO: IAN HUTCHINSON : Outstanding architecture

A conference room with a striking ceiling is part of a reworking of the Dunedin City Council executive leadership level, designed by Parker Warburton Team Architects, Aukaha and Kaitiaki Studios. PHOTO: NICK BEADLE : Outstanding architecture

Two Sheds, by RTA Studio, uses the familiar form of rural corrugated iron sheds, set within the dramatic Queenstown landscape. PHOTO: SAMUEL HARTNETT : Outstanding architecture

In this Tarras house by Rafe Maclean Architects, the roof slopes towards the prevailing wind. PHOTO: SIMON DEVITT : Outstanding architecture

Arrowtown’s Ayrburn Precinct, by SA Studio, was a winner in the heritage and hospitality categories. This is the bar in the site’s original 1890s homestead. PHOTO: SIMON DEVITT : Outstanding architecture

Kingsbury Glasshouse, by Tessa Kingsbury, transformed a former Dunedin church hall into a shared garden space surrounded by two compact homes. PHOTOS: TESSA KINGSBURY : Outstanding architecture

Garden House, by Sarah Ritchie, was one of 11 residential projects recognised. The awards jury described the 111sq m Wānaka home as a ‘‘calm and carefully designed retreat’’. PHOTO: IMAGEWORKS STUDIO. : Outstanding architecture