Architects
This mid-sized architectural practice originated in the partnership of Burwell Hunt and Mike Davies in 1994. Since then, they have grown to have offices in Hawkes Bay, Wellington and Christchurch. Successful projects have included commercial, community and residential designs of a variety of scales. With every project they are committed to providing a positive influence […]
Owner and designer Phil Orr is the heart of ArchDraught and started the company 10 years ago. They now have offices in Invercargill and Balclutha and are especially interested in Eco homes and designing sustainable homes. ArchDraught believe it is vital to use experienced building professionals when undertaking a building project, as the documents produced […]
Beattie McDowell is an Invercargill based practice headed by Roger Beattie. With over 30 years’ experience in the field of architectural design, he is an active participant in the industry’s professional bodies. The company undertakes a wide range of commercial, residential, educational, care and community projects, serving a diverse client base throughout the lower South […]
MAS Architecture specialises in bespoke residential homes, alterations, and light commercial design. The small team, led by director, Matt Anderson-Stewart, is dedicated to producing exciting and responsive architecture from their Invercargill studio. Genuinely loving what they do, the team sees the design process as a collaborative approach with their clients, listening to clients’ ideas then […]
Blenheim based Nomolos Architecture is a full service architectural design practice specialising in the delivery of quality residential and commercial designs throughout the upper South Island. From the design philosophy to delivery of the final plans, Nomolos carefully consider and communicate every aspect of the design process. Using their combined experience, they bring both international […]
This Blenheim based studio is well known in the Blenheim, Nelson, Richmond and Tasman areas of the South Island, working both with private clients and developers. They have a respectable portfolio of projects under their belts and a reputation for quickly translating client’s concepts into design renderings, which saves clients both time and money. Anderson […]
Tim Barton has a career spanning four decades and has served on several professional bodies in the architectural world. He has been a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects since 2013. Over the years Tim Barton has produced designs for school, residential and community projects. Regarding every project as a new challenge, the […]
We see architecture as a framework to supporting the basics of life in the most sensitive and imaginative way possible.
As a self employed architectural designer I have been in business in Nelson for 35 years. In that time I have designed many comfortable, modern and economical homes for clients here in Nelson as well as throughout the country. I have also undertaken design work for many commercial and industrial buildings, including retail/office buildings, education […]
From experience, every client is completely different and unique. So why should we all live in the same type of buildings? The buildings should express client personality as well as their unique set of requirements. To achieve this its very important to have a good personal client/architect relationship to be able to successfully complete a […]
Timeless buildings, that are designed for the sun and feel good to be in, is what I strive for. My designs are unashamedly not “this years fashion”; fashionable buildings quickly date. I prefer to design timeless buildings, that don’t go out of fashion; buildings with big sheltering roofs, verandahs, decks and out-door rooms, as well as an […]
Irving Smith Architects has been developed as a niche Architecture practice based in Nelson, and working in sensitive environments in New Zealand and abroad. We demonstrate an ongoing commitment to innovative, sustainable and research based design, backed up by national and international award and publication recognition, ongoing research and teaching at the University of Auckland, […]
DBA is an architecture practice with a holistic approach to design. We are committed to designing buildings that are environmentally responsible, high performing, practical and engaging to all. We pride ourselves on improving the built environment by exploring the use of locally sourced sustainable materials, creating healthy living environments and using innovative, efficient building systems. […]
Jerram Tocker Barron Architects designs award-winning, contemporary buildings across a broad range of project types. Our practice is led by our Principals Marc Barron, Simon Hall, Michael Dillon and Paul Crawford, who bring together extensive local, national and international experience. Drawing on our wide ranging experience and skills, we are able to provide specialist expertise […]
We’re a creative, collaborative studio of innovative design thinkers. We believe that good design isn’t about us – it’s about our clients. We use our expertise to interpret your brief, develop innovative solutions, and give you all the information you need to make design decisions. The end result is a uniquely beautiful space that […]
Solari Architects are leaders in medium-density public and private housing design in Wellington and beyond. With 24 years of experience designing homes, Solari are driven to improve New Zealand’s housing, so the country can stand proud on the global stage. Their team brings a wealth of international experience to their projects. Working with their developer […]
Wellington based Foundation Architects see each client as the key collaborator in the architectural relationship, with more input from the client resulting in a more appropriate design solution for them. Directors, Sam Martin and Arindam Sen, have a combined 20 plus years in practice and take clients’ ideas from start to finish using both a […]
At McKenzie Higham Architects, each client and each project is unique, and their response is a bespoke design solution. People are at the heart of what they do. They see themselves as interpreters of a client’s design needs and aspirations, designing places that are innovative and loved, engaging and energising. They take pride in delivering […]