David Straight is an Auckland-based architectural and interiors photographer whose work skillfully captures the built environment with clarity, atmosphere, and narrative depth. With roots in street photography from his time in London and New York, David brings an emotive eye to New Zealand’s architecture, collaborating with many leading architects to produce work that balances compositional precision with sensitivity to light and place.
He has also authored acclaimed photography books—such as Vernacular: The Everyday Landscape of New Zealand and John Scott Works—which reflect his ongoing interest in the cultural and spatial subtleties of architecture. His images are featured widely in architectural publications and he remains deeply connected to documenting the essence of New Zealand’s built and everyday landscapes.
LOCATION: Auckland, New Zealand
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The Cape Cod-style Home designed by Young+Richards reinterprets timeless coastal architecture for a contemporary lifestyle. Nestled in a scenic coastal setting in New Zealand, this residence balances classic proportions with modern elegance, creating a serene retreat that…
Olive Grove House by Young+Richards nestles quietly in the rolling countryside of Karaka, Auckland, New Zealand, where a family’s long-standing relationship with the land is honored through modernist design. Moreover, this new home replaces their former barn…
This renovation of an Auckland family home is simple, warm and fun. The owners presented a common set of problems: the inner city bungalow that they owned was disconnected from the landscape, was poorly laid out and…
A central Auckland apartment with magnificent views of the harbour. Hare Interiors has created a calm retreat away from the bustle of Ponsonby Road. A subtle palette within the interior is complimented with textural stones, bold forms…
This recently completed modern coastal home is sited at Scotts Landing, an inlet on the end of the Mahurangi peninsula south-east of Warkworth. It is sculptural and still calm and well-mannered. A single-storeyed pavilion, the houses faces south…
