About

David Straight was born in Christchurch, raised on the West Coast, and graduated from Massey University School of Fine Arts, Wellington. A habit of walking and exploring the everyday landscape has sharpened an appreciation for the importance of architecture and urban design on our everyday lives. His practice has evolved into a more focused exploration of New Zealand architecture and the built environment, both though personal book projects, and professionally for many of New Zealand’s leading architects. His work is frequently published nationally and internationally.

Locations of Interest (Objectspace Gallery, 2023).
Duncraft House, Nicholas Kennedy + Ian Bisman (Giles Reid/David Straight, 2021),
St James Church, Len Hoogerbrug (Giles Reid/David Straight, 2020).
John Scott Works* (Massey University Press, 2019).
Vernacular: The Everyday Landscape of New Zealand (Potton & Burton, 2015). In collaboration with landscape designer Philip Smith.

*John Scott Works was also exhibited at Objectspace Gallery and Hastings City Art Gallery in 2019, and CoCa Gallery, Christchurch in 2020.