Architects h + k is a member of Designgroup New Zealand (DGNZ), a nationwide association of independent architectural practices working together to provide a superior quality of services, a wider range of expertise, and an extended resource capability to our clients throughout New Zealand.
Established in 1989 by linking independent practices with considerable experience and expertise, Designgroup Consortium Limited consists of over 140 staff within 9 offices throughout New Zealand. It is one of the largest NZ owned Architectural practices in New Zealand and provides design consultancy in architecture, interior design, urban design, landscape design and planning.
The needs, philosophies and strategies of clients provide the impetus for design solutions, and the process with clients is participative, with conceptual ideas and sketches being developed together.
Detailed drawings and specifications, using computer aided drawings systems and related quality assurances reviews, ensure a high quality result through to completion of each project. Close co-operation with related disciplines concerning engineering; cost analysis and project management ensure adherence to time and cost programmes and expectations.
Designgroup offices have received over 90 design awards including the New Zealand Institute of Architects supreme awards.