Based in Auckland, but active throughout New Zealand, Simon specialises in architectural photography. Simon has exhibited a number of his photographs at the Gow langsford Gallery, where he is represented, and is the sponsor of the Simon Devitt Photography award at the Auckland University School of Architecture and Planning. In 2011 his book Summer Houses, a collaboration with writer Andrea Stevens, was published. His book about Ian Athfield’s architecture Portrait of a House was published in 2013.
Simon Devitt's Latest contributions
Meet the owners of Spring Hill House
Ryan and Fran swapped their large, suburban home for a compact site near the city, and approached local architect Paul Owen with a brief for a small-footprint, small-budget family home. Kirsty Volz spoke to the couple about their downsizing journey and the process of working with an architect.
Dulux Colour Awards 2020 winners announced
Now in their 34th year, the Dulux Colour Awards recognize the most cutting-edge applications of colour in Australia and NZ.
Australian architects’ international work celebrated
The Australian Institute of Architects announced the International Chapter Awards in a live broadcast on 17 July.
‘Original and masterful’: 2020 Dulux Colour Awards finalists
The finalists of the 2020 Dulux Colour Awards “have set a new precedent” in the innovative use of colour, and texture, in the built environment.
Verandah living: Brisbane Riverbank House
Set above the bends of the Brisbane River and informed by the material qualities of the existing 1930s cottage, a new brick and timber living wing, terraced garden and lap pool designed by Owen Architecture frame the terrain and capture the timeless spirit of this period home.
Houses 131 preview
Introduction to Houses 131.
Four ‘outstanding’ kitchen designs net architects trip to Italy
A kitchen for “serious cooking” and “the perfect holiday kitchen” are among the winners of the 2020 Smeg Tour Competiton.
2019 Eat Drink Design Awards shortlist: Best Bar Design
Eighteen bars are shortlisted in the 2019 Eat Drink Design Awards.
Winners revealed: 2019 Think Brick Awards
The winners of the 2019 Think Brick Awards were announced at a gala dinner at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne.
‘Sensitive’ and ‘tactile’: The winners of the 2019 Houses Awards announced
A 110-metre-long shed has been named Australian House of the Year at the 2019 Houses Awards, announced on Friday 26 July.
