The Tauranga Bay bach at dusk, a low dark-stained house with a mono-pitch roof and a cedar centre bay, standing above flax and rough grass

Affordable,
Considered,
Architecture

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Tauranga Bay bach · West Coast

Who we are

Like the native Kererū that inspired our brand, we try to bring a bit of beauty to the landscapes of Aotearoa without being pretentious.

Our focus is delivering high quality, considered architectural design that responds sympathetically to the environment it exists within.

We’re experienced in designing beautiful homes in beautiful locations all across the country, always with the client’s needs and budget at the forefront. As an Otago based studio we work face to face across the South Island, with Otago and Canterbury our main focus.

We design new homes, and we design changes to existing ones, from a single well-placed alteration to a full reworking of how a house is used.

Where we work

Our services

All services
  • 01

    New builds

    Family homes, rural and lifestyle blocks and holiday houses, from the first conversation through to a granted building consent.

  • 02

    Renovations and alterations

    Extensions, layout changes and warmer, drier upgrades to houses that are already standing.

  • 03

    Concept and feasibility

    A site, a budget and a rough brief, and an honest answer about whether the three go together.

  • 04

    Consent and project management

    Full consent documentation, council liaison, and site visits through the build if you want us there.

Tussock and schist outcrops in Central Otago, with a snow-covered range on the horizon

Our process

From first conversation to consent granted.

Our process in more detail

  1. 01

    Initial Consultation

    A free initial consultation to understand your needs.

  2. 02

    Concept Plans

    We explore your design brief and turn it into a basic set of concept plans.

  3. 03

    Detailed Design

    We work with other consultants such as engineers to develop your detailed drawings and consent documentation.

  4. 04

    Consent Application

    We submit your building consent to council and navigate the approval process.

The first conversation is free.

Tell us about your site and what you’re hoping to build. We’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right studio for it.

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