Interview: Dunlop Hub—Aotearoa's First Passive House Commercial Building

Tucked into Wānaka’s alpine landscape, the Dunlop Hub is a glimpse into the future of workplace design. The hub balances high performance with everyday comfort and is the first commercial building in Aotearoa to achieve Passive House certification...

Te Mako: A Community Hub Reimagined for Connection

Te Mako Naenae Community Centre is where history and modern design come together, creating a warm, welcoming space for the community. Housed in the iconic 1959 Naenae Post Office, originally designed by architect John Fitzgerald, the centre has been thoughtfully reimagined by HDT Architects in collaboration with Hutt City Council and the local community.

From Heritage to Innovation: Behind mixed-use build 'Strip-Mall' with owners Jemma & Adam

Situated on the historic site of an iconic landmark in Te Papaioea Palmerston North—‘Strip Mall’ is a striking mixed-use development designed by Space Craft Architects. We spoke to owners Jemma and Adam about the build, its history, and the role sustainability and craftsmanship played in their choices, including the incorporation of our Lightly chairs. 

Interview: Objectspace—Art, Community, and Sustainable Design

Based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Objectspace is Aotearoa, New Zealand’s leading gallery dedicated to design, craft, and architecture. It celebrates the diverse voices in contemporary art, craft, and design. We spoke with the team to explore the gallery’s commitment to supporting local design, including its choice to incorporate Noho's Lightly chairs into events and exhibitions.

Noho Impact Report

We believe transparency is a key part of being a sustainable business. We have mapped out our supply chain, our material usage and management to operations in our very first impact report.

Take a look.

Design Dialogues London

"Some of life's biggest questions can provide a vital springboard for creativity as we strive to explore and answer them. No two answers are the same, there is no right or wrong..." —Alex Philpott, Design Burger

Interview: Fabian Haarbeck on the design process of the Dine table range

We dig deep into the design and development of the Dine table range with Formway lead designer, Fabian Haarbeck. From the conscious material choices, the testing process, and all that goes into making a product perfect for home.

People: At home with Mai Nguyen—her design aesthetic and life in Houston

Mai Nguyen has an eye for balancing contemporary and classic pieces in her stunning home in Houston, Texas. We chat to her about her timeless aesthetic, form vs function, and her life as a content creator and busy mom of two.

The Chair: A story of design and making in Aotearoa New Zealand

110 chairs, 170 years, 83 designers and makers, 14 of them unknown. The premise of this exhibition is simple. One object type—the chair—explored from the earliest documented period of local production through to today.

People: We chat to Aden Wang about his dreamy home, his interior style, and his pooch, Muffin

Based in San Francisco, Aden & Vivid have a home of dreams—bright, colourful and design-inspired. We ask Aden about his interior design style, the furniture of his dreams, and of course, we get all the details on his gorgeous pooch, Muffin.

People: A chat with Ed Ngai on New York, his curated home and cardigans

Living in New York, Ed has curated an incredible home full of beautiful, cherished objects. We ask Ed about his inspirations, favourite pieces, the extensive cardigan collection and his most recent venture, Nigh Collective.

Lightly wins Dezeen Awards 'Furniture Design of the Year 2023'

Our Lightly chair, designed by Formway, has been awarded 'Furniture Design of the Year 2023' by Dezeen—the world's most influential architecture, interiors and design magazine.

Lightly + AGI Open Aotearoa

For the first time in 2023, Tāmaki Makaurau hosted the prestigious AGI Open, bringing together leading creatives from across the globe. As a platform for sharing insights, debating industry trends, and showcasing creative work through talks and exhibitions, the event emphasises the cultural impact of design over commercial interests. To officially close the event, a formal Gala Dinner was held at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki—where our Lightly chairs played a key role.

People: Behind the scenes of the new Noho with Leta Sobierajski and Wade Jeffree

Wade and Leta’s creative vision highlights what makes each of our products unique in a way that only they could do. The result is a campaign that tells our story in a totally new way. Read the interview.

Learning Lightly: made from plants and waste

Every material has an impact on the environment, which is why we strive to create meaningful, long-lasting products from environmentally sensitive materials. Lightly is designed by Formway, who have a long history of innovation using waste stream, carbon neutral, and recyclable materials.

Learning Lightly: the super stacker

Lightly is designed to fit today's world—dense, busy, variable and environmentally conscious. Stacking efficiently was a key consideration throughout the design process. Early research conducted by Formway showed the importance of stacking...

Learning Lightly: light and nimble

Lightly has been rigorously developed to be as light and strong as possible—to bring dependable versatility to more spaces, from the dining room to restaurants and workplaces.

Interview: Paul Stevenson on the Noho Move design process

Designing the Noho Move Chair was a three-year-long endeavour. Any journey that long is bound to be filled with stories—we talked to Paul Stevenson, Lead Designer from Formway...

Home profile: Rees Townhouse by Claude Megson

We had the pleasure of capturing the Noho Move Chair with photographer Samuel Hartnett in the Rees Townhouse, designed by architect Claude Megson and built in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1974.

Home profile: Floating Beach Bach Featured on Grand Designs New Zealand

Mark and Pip Pennington's coastal abode on the shoreline of the Kāpiti Coast in Paekākāriki, is a feat in design beauty...

New Zealand Design Pavilion—San Francisco

"The light is different down here, and through this initiative, we aim to illuminate our creativity and ingenuity, and most importantly, share it with others." —Scott Bridgens, Co-founder, Resident

We're here for good: Noho is a certified B-Corporation

At Noho, we believe our furniture should fit with our values as well as our lifestyle. That’s why we’re proud to share that we have recently become a B Corp certified company, and joined a global community of over 8,000 like-minded businesses.