Architectural design for Auckland and the upper North Island.
Areas we design in
Auckland · North Shore · Waiheke Island · Northland · Bay of Islands · Coromandel · Hamilton · Waikato · Tauranga · Bay of Plenty
Why Archco in Auckland
Award-winning residential design
Our homes have won ADNZ national and regional awards and been Home of the Year finalists. That quality comes to every project, wherever it is.
Coastal and holiday homes
From Redcliffs to Lake Ōhau, we design homes that work with their setting, whether that's a Waiheke slope, a Coromandel beach section or a Bay of Islands retreat.
A clear remote process
Online design reviews, shared 3D models and site visits at key stages, so working with a South Island studio is simple.
Work that travels
We design for sites across New Zealand, and the approach is the same wherever the land is: start with the landscape, the climate and the way you want to live. A few recent homes show how that plays out.
Local planning
Planning and building in Auckland
The Auckland Unitary Plan
Auckland's zones, special character areas and overlays control what you can build. We check the zone, overlays and controls for your site before design starts.
Flooding and overland flow paths
After the 2023 floods, flood plains and overland flow paths get closer scrutiny. Floor levels and site layout may need to respond.
Coastal sites
Coastal erosion, inundation and exposure inform siting, foundations and materials on beachside sections.
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03 questions
Questions we're often asked
Do you have an Auckland office?
Our studio is in central Christchurch. We design for upper North Island clients through online reviews and site visits at key stages.
Why choose a Christchurch studio for an Auckland project?
You get award-winning design, a consistent team and clear communication. Many clients choose us for our portfolio, and distance hasn't been a barrier.
Do you design holiday homes in the Coromandel or Bay of Islands?
Yes. Holiday homes and retreats are a big part of our work.
Contact
Start your Auckland project.
Phone
03 928 3983Meeting us
We visit upper North Island sites at key design and construction milestones.
Getting to your site
Auckland is about an hour and a half's flight from Christchurch.