Architectural Designers New Zealand Incorporated (or ADNZ) is a professional body for architects and architectural designers in New Zealand.
[1] ADNZ was established in 1966,[2] as the Federation of Draughtsmen (FAD), in order to: ADNZ provides enhanced professional development options to members, and is vocal in advocating excellence in design.
[7] The organisation holds an annual design awards – The ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards.
[8][9] ADNZ also produces an annual design publication, Defign, and a weekly blog with the same name.
[10][11] ADNZ Head Office is located in Christchurch and the organisation supports nine regional branches across New Zealand.