Named after the late local architect, community stalwart, and founding member of UXBRIDGE in 1981, the Malcolm Smith Gallery is a contemporary art space for the eastern suburbs of Auckland.

Malcolm Smith (1930–2010) was an architect and town planner whose career and community service left a lasting legacy in East Auckland. Born in 1930, he studied architecture at the University of Auckland, later gaining experience in London during the late 1950s, where he worked on the design of New Zealand House. Returning in the early. 1960s, he joined Kingston, Reynolds, Tom & Allardice, working as both an architect and town planner until his retirement in 1990.

Malcolm’s professional skills were matched by his commitment to community. He was deeply involved with UXBRIDGE (becoming a Life Member in 1993) and played an important role in supporting cultural and educational initiatives. His efforts extended to Ōwairoa Marae, where he offered his time and expertise to strengthen community connections and support local development. Honoured as Howick Citizen of the Year in 1988, he was widely respected for his vision, generosity, and service.

Through both his professional achievements and his dedication to local projects, Malcolm Smith is remembered as a figure who combined skill with service, leaving a legacy that continues to benefit his community.

UXBRIDGE | Malcolm Smith Architectural Fellowship

Find out more about the UXBRIDGE | Malcolm Smith Architectural Fellowship here.

Artworks by Claudia Dunes & Julia Teale, part of Soft Architecture (2016) held within the Malcolm Smith Gallery.