Architectural design for Queenstown, Wānaka and Arrowtown.
Areas we design in
Queenstown · Wānaka · Arrowtown · Frankton · Lake Hāwea · Cardrona · Glenorchy · Jack's Point
Why Archco in Queenstown Lakes
Alpine design experience
Our award-winning Lake Ōhau retreat responds to a similar climate and landscape: deep frosts, snow, strong winds and protected views.
Easy to work with remotely
Design reviews happen online and in our studio, with site visits at the key milestones. You get a single point of contact throughout.
Efficient designs for a high-cost market
Build costs in the Lakes are high. We focus on efficient footprints and buildable details so your budget goes into the things that matter.
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 Queenstown Lakes
Outstanding natural landscapes
Much of the Queenstown Lakes District is mapped as outstanding natural landscapes or features, with strict controls on building in rural areas. Early landscape input is often essential.
Arrowtown and historic areas
Arrowtown and some other historic areas have specific design controls. We design to respect the character these rules protect.
Snow, sun and wind
Snow loads, strong UV, cold winters and exposure all inform the structure, materials and glazing of a home in the Lakes.
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03 questions
Questions we're often asked
Are you based in Queenstown?
Our studio is in central Christchurch. We design throughout the Queenstown Lakes District and visit sites at the important stages, with regular online design reviews in between.
Can you work with a local builder?
Yes. We work with whichever builder you choose, and we can help you run a tender if you haven't chosen one yet.
Do you prepare resource consent applications?
Yes. Resource and building consent documentation is a core part of our service, and we coordinate the specialist reports your site needs.
Contact
Start your Queenstown Lakes project.
Phone
03 928 3983Meeting us
We visit Queenstown Lakes sites at key design and construction milestones.
Getting to your site
Queenstown is about an hour's flight from Christchurch.