Barry Tobin

Contributor Profile

Barry trained and worked as an architectural technician in Cape Town, South Africa before moving to Auckland almost two decades ago. With plans to further his architectural studies here in New Zealand, he currently works as a photographer, specialising in architecture. https://www.instagram.com/barrytobinphotographer/

Masters of reinvention

Projects | Amanda Harkness takes a tour of Precinct Properties’ revitalised head office, by Warren and Mahoney, and finds a series of dramatically different elevations.

Nelson and Marlborough Architecture Awards 2024: Shortlist announced

Awards | Seventeen projects have been shortlisted in the 2024 Nelson and Marlborough Architecture Awards. The shortlisted projects were selected from a jury led by architect Euan MacKellar.

Auckland Architecture Awards 2024: Shortlist announced

Awards | Sixty projects have been shortlisted in the 2024 Auckland Architecture Awards. The shortlisted projects were selected from a jury led by architect Wendy Shacklock.

A fusion of cultural and high-end design

Projects | Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel — Waikato-Tainui’s $200m project — has officially opened and displays both architectural and cultural significance.

Winners announced: 2023 New Zealand Architecture Awards

Awards | The winners have been named in the 2023 iteration of the annual awards programme, following the jury’s visit to the 61 short-listed projects across 13 categories.

Viewfinder: Top five with Barry Tobin

People | South African-born photographer Barry Tobin, now based in Auckland, originally trained and worked in the field of architecture. Here, he shares with us his top five projects.

Suiting up: Marlborough Library and Art Gallery

Projects | Jeremy Smith investigates a new fashion statement in Blenheim’s combined library and art gallery, Te Kahu o Waipuna by Warren and Mahoney.