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Born in Taranaki and raised in the Waikato I became an architectural draughtsman, before representing New Zealand in race walking for 15 years then continuing on to raise our family and complete a Master of Architecture degree MArch (Prof) at the University of Auckland. In establishing the practice I am a qualified draughtsman and a graduate member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. Architecture is essentially about people, place and occasion, my interest is in the enrichment of peoples lives, the continuation of peoples stories, and the strengthening of culture through the built form, particularly in the domestic realm. The design of 'Home', as the structure that most often mediates between the world, ourselves and our experiences of family life.
The practice will aim to facilitate in achieving an experience of architecture, being aware of the differing scales that require a response; in a wider sense its contribution to the community, in a direct sense, the importance of the interface between people and object and the recognition of human scale and proportion in this relationship, and at a finer scale, being detail focused to ensure your personal sense of security through well considered weather tightness detailing and the careful selection of materials and textures, finding the qualities within the material which in turn heightens ones senses; as touch, sight, feel and smell are engaged.
A commitment to designing homes that are tailored to fit your individual lifestyle, mode of habitation, social needs and giving order to the messiness of domesticity. At a fundamental level the relationship between the individual and the family has remained relatively constant, however the notion of family, the idea of proximity, the sense of privacy and intimacy, and the relationship between occupants differs for various cultures giving rise to different modes of habitation. 'Home' should be a place to dwell, to dwell is to remain in place, to remain in place means to strengthen a connection with the land as roots grow stronger with time. Within walls of a home are contained cherished memories, the occasions, the joys and sorrows of life. True architectural values arise from existential meanings and not aesthetics, meanings that reflect human existence itself. A healthy culture tells its stories through its vernacular architecture, it is within the vernacular tradition that the benefits of architecture can be offered to a wider range of society, While encouraging and empowering people to build for themselves and continue their own stories.
'Home' as a place in which to rejuvenate the spirit, by strengthening the relationship between people and nature, and the articulation of spaces that recognises individual as well as the strength in the unity of a family, encouraging interaction and providing an atmosphere in which to enjoy the company of other people through conversation.
1991 NZCAD : NZ Certificate in Architectural Draughting - Waikato Polytechnic
2008 BAS : Bachelor of Architectural Studies - University of Auckland
2010 MArch (Prof) : Master of Architecture (Professional) - University of Auckland
Qualified Architectural designer
Graduate member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects