Expanded in 2026 to include five commercial categories presented in partnership with Architecture Aotearoa, this year’s programme reflected the remarkable breadth, innovation and quality of interior architecture and design being produced throughout Aotearoa. Alongside the supreme award, category winners recognised the very best work across New Zealand’s interior architecture and design sector. “The expansion of Interior of the Year reflects the extraordinary strength of New Zealand’s interior architecture and design industry. About Interior of the YearInterior of the Year is New Zealand’s premier awards programme celebrating excellence in interior architecture and design. Presented annually by Nook Publishing, the publishers of HOME and Architecture Aotearoa, the awards recognise outstanding residential, commercial and civic interiors.