From those recognised in the Otago regional awards, 21 were from the Queenstown Lakes district.
Ayrburn Precinct in Arrowtown by SA Studio was named a winner in two categories including heritage and hospitality.
New Zealand Institute of Architects chief executive Mark Abbot said the architecture of the southern region was particularly fortunate as it was able to acknowledge the spectacular natural beauty of the area.
"I congratulate our winners for their exceptional work once again this year," he said.
Jury convener and architect Andrea O’Connor, of Oakley Gray Architects, said this year many projects emerged as a result of the post-Covid-19 environment.
"The remarkably high volume of work submitted in the residential categories highlights the profound psychological impact that Covid had on living environments.
"The work quality has been exceptionally high, showcasing meticulous attention to detail, technical precision, and thoughtful design," she said.
Practices were responsible for their own entries in the competition.
Awards were presented to the winners late last month at the Regent Theatre in Dunedin.
Winners were automatically entered for the national New Zealand Architecture awards in November.
