The design process defines the cost, quality and time parameters of each project and we work with cost experts like Quantity surveyors, builders in our network and rely on our previous design experience to guide these aspects of the project. This a critical part of our design philiosophy, we do not believe that you can design in isolation and then go to the market for prices, you need constant cost feedback during the design process. We typically go through five phases in the design process STEP 1: PROJECT INITIATION. One of the most interesting aspects I enjoy about running an architec ..read more

We specialise in creating innovative coastal homes and beach houses. This house is planned around a secluded north facing pool and courtyard. Even on inner city Auckland sites like this, you can feel like you are on a holiday. I specialise in luxury coastal homes and beach houses, but we also design transformative high end renovations. Tell me your budget and I can tell you whether it’s feasible or not to build. Over 25 years experience in designing luxury New Zealand homes. Have a look at the testimonials on my website here and give me a call if you have a challenging project tha ..read more

 Click here to see photos of the Parker house renovation in my portfolio. Renovations are particularly difficult projects to deliver – there are many stories of beautiful drawings that have to be ripped up when the prices come in. Frustrated clients who first step into the renovation world are often surprised at how fragmented the sector is. We live in a retail world and clients expect price certainty early in the process, and unfortunately there are so many people working in the sector that promise much more than they can deliver – have a look at the Parker house and find out how to make you ..read more

Architectural models have always been an important design  tool on our projects. In the past we made cardboard architectural models. Read our blog model citizen about the virtual models we use in the design process now and how bimx has changed the ways we communicate with our clients, builders and other consultants here.       Cardboard models were great, but we found it difficult to make changes or tweaks to the design without destroying the model. Quite often after a few changes they would end up in the bin and we would start anew – and so they of ..read more