Architecture
shaped by place.
Thoughtful residential architecture designed around landscape, natural material, and the way people live.
We create spaces
that belong
where they stand.
Our work brings together architecture, landscape and material to create homes that feel considered, enduring and deeply connected to their surroundings.
We design private sanctuaries across New Zealand — from coastal cliffs in Northland to alpine valleys in Central Otago — balancing architectural ambition with quiet restraint.
Site Responsive
Every home is sculpted from its specific microclimate, solar trajectory, view axes, and natural land contours across New Zealand's varied topography.
Enduring Materiality
We prioritize authentic natural materials — Central Otago schist, heart timber, tactile concrete, and weathered metals that patinate gracefully over generations.
Considered Craft
Uncompromising precision in architectural detailing, bespoke joinery, and sustainable passive performance designed for timeless living.
Lake House
Central Otago, New Zealand — 2026
Gabled roofline echoing the surrounding alpine range, flanked by dry-stacked Central Otago stone walls.
A bespoke retreat designed to anchor into the rugged alpine topography.
Situated on an exposed lakefront bench in Central Otago, Lake House is an exercise in environmental shelter and contextual grandeur. The design utilizes deep eaved gables and heavy local schist stonework to shield against alpine winds while framing uninterrupted vistas across the water.
Internally, high-performance triple glazing, hydronic underfloor heating, and bespoke oak joinery create an intimate, cocoon-like atmosphere that responds gracefully to seasonal extremes — from snowy winters to radiant high-country summers.
Comprehensive design
from vision to delivery.
Full-scope architectural design for distinct private homes. We guide projects from initial site appraisal and brief development through to resource consents, detailed construction blueprints, and complete site delivery.
- —Site & Environmental Analysis
- —Concept Architectural Design
- —Resource Consent Management
- —Technical Documentation & 3D BIM
- —Tender Coordination & Builder Selection
A considered process
grounded in precision.
Site, Sunlight & Human Ritual
Every project begins on the land. We spend dedicated time analyzing local solar geometry, prevailing wind vectors, contour lines, native vegetation, and council planning frameworks alongside deep discussions about your daily living rhythms.
A studio grounded
in place.
We are an established New Zealand architecture practice dedicated to designing considered residential homes and enduring spaces rooted in landscape, material and everyday life.
Our studio operates across both the North and South Islands, offering clients intimate site knowledge whether designing an oceanfront pavilion in Matakana or a snow-capped retreat in Wānaka. We treat architecture as a collaborative dialogue between client, site, and builder.
We do not replicate templates. Every dwelling is an original response to the climate, topography, and cultural memory of its land.
We work with natural timber, local stone, tactile concrete, and honest metals that age with dignity and require minimal artificial treatment.
Homes engineered for high thermal efficiency, natural cross-ventilation, airtight envelopes, and solar daylight optimization.
Balancing expansive panoramic outlooks with intimate, sheltered nooks that nurture daily family connection and tranquility.
Auckland
Tāmaki MakaurauLevel 2, 28 Customs Street East, Britomart
Coastal pavilions, cliffside homes & urban courtyard residences
Queenstown
Tāhuna / Central Otago45 Camp Street, Queenstown Town Centre
High-country alpine retreats, lake houses & vineyard estates
Selected
architecture.
Lake House
Central Otago, New Zealand
A lakefront alpine residence anchored into the schist rock bench of Lake Wakatipu, designed to withstand intense alpine weather while celebrating uninterrupted vistas.
Coastal Residence
Matakana Coast, Northland
A low-slung dune pavilion nestled among native pōhutukawa and spinifex dunes, opening to the Pacific surf while sheltering private courtyards from onshore winds.
Alpine Retreat
Wānaka, Southern Lakes
A mountain sanctuary engineered for ski-in access and winter warmth, framing panoramic views of the Southern Alps with dramatic double-height timber ceilings.
Courtyard House
Ponsonby, Auckland
A private urban sanctuary on a compact heritage site. An internal landscaped atrium brings filtered light, lush native ferns, and tranquil rain sounds into the heart of the home.
Modern Farmhouse
Hawke's Bay, North Island
A contemporary rural homestead set among olive groves and rolling vineyard rows, celebrating agricultural vernacular forms with refined modern restraint.
Harbour Residence
Waiheke Island, Auckland
A dramatic cliffside dwelling perched above the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf, designed as a series of cantilevered concrete terraces stepping down the hillside.
Let's create a place
worth coming home to.
Have a site, project or idea in mind? We'd love to hear about it. We accept a limited number of bespoke residential commissions each year to ensure personal partner oversight on every design.