Projects & Journal

Kowtow Wellington

The store articulates minimalism, simplicity and generosity. From the outside, two large windows frame the space. Instead of traditional displays, passerbys have an open and transparent view of the store’s day to day life.

Hackett Street House

On arrival, visitors step down onto a new concrete floor and immediately enter a large space containing the living, dining and kitchen areas.

Goodman Property

Sarah Hopkinson Apartment

At her Auckland apartment, gallerist Sarah Hopkinson shows how to live with challenging contemporary art.

Auckland Villa Renovation

The Traditional rooms in this 1890's, Auckland villa have been compartmentalised, shuffled and ingeniously spread across various levels. The result pushes the boundaries of a well-known architectural style.

Fendalton House

In the wake of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, a two-level, 1910 home was destroyed and subsequently demolished. A new home was required within the footprint of the original.

Russell McVeagh

The jewel in the crown of Aucklands Vero Centre, Russell McVeagh teamed up with Warren and Mahoney to transition their internal offices into an open, collaborative environment.

Te Hihi - Karaka

Te Hihi is a recently completed rural home in the rolling landscape of Karaka. The client brief required a three-bedroom home with an additional study that could also accommodate guests. Their wishes were for a contemporary “New Zealand” styled house that blended in with its rural surroundings, without employing a traditional “farm house” aesthetic.

Bishop Selwyn Chapel

The Bishop Selwyn Chapel comprises part of the project for Completion of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Parnell, Auckland. The proposal envisages a chapel in the garden, a continuation of Bishop Selwyn's vision and a resolution of the cathedral cluster.

Under Pohutakawa

2012 NZIA Jury Citation: "From the road, this beach house, in its opened-up summer configuration, reads as an encampment; up close, it is experienced as a beautifully sited verandah.

Te Kaitaka - The Cloak

A sculptural built form is sited on the corner of two recently upgraded streets, one heavily traffic based & one focussed on the pedestrian. The functional brief was simple - a flexible space for hosting events, meetings & introducing the strategy & opportunities behind the developing precinct. Beyond these functional requirements, the brief was aspirational - the architecture should demonstrate opportunities for innovative design & sustainable operation.

Major Sprout

New to Graham Street this delicious café was conceived by the impressive team behind Dear Jervois and Little King with a look, cuisine and atmosphere that is very easy to fall for. The design of Major Sprout comes solely from its owner David Lee and was brought to life by Envoy Construction.