Architectural design for Wellington and the lower North Island.
Areas we design in
Wellington · Hutt Valley · Porirua · Kāpiti Coast · Wairarapa · Martinborough · Palmerston North · Napier · Hastings
Why Archco in Wellington
Steep-site specialists
Scarborough climbs five levels with two lifts. Glenstrae is split across a geotechnically challenging slope. Complex hillside sites are familiar ground for us.
Earthquake-rebuild experience
Many of our Christchurch projects were post-earthquake rebuilds. Seismic resilience is built into how we work with engineers.
A short flight away
Wellington is about 45 minutes from Christchurch by air. We combine online design reviews with site visits at key stages.
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 Wellington
Wind zones
Much of Wellington sits in high or very high wind zones, and some sites need specific engineering design. This affects structure, glazing and cladding choices.
Slopes and seismic design
Steep sections and seismic conditions mean early engineering input on foundations, retaining and access.
Regional plans
Wellington City, the Hutt, Kāpiti, the Wairarapa (under its combined district plan) and Hawke's Bay each have their own rules. In Hawke's Bay, flood and land categorisation after Cyclone Gabrielle can also affect a site.
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03 questions
Questions we're often asked
Do you have an office in Wellington?
Our studio is in central Christchurch. We design for Wellington clients through online reviews and site visits at key stages, and we are a short flight away.
Can you design for Wellington's wind?
Yes. We design for the site's wind zone from the start and coordinate specific engineering design where it's needed.
Do you work in the Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay?
Yes, including lifestyle, rural and vineyard homes.
Contact
Start your Wellington project.
Phone
03 928 3983Meeting us
We visit lower North Island sites at key design and construction milestones.
Getting to your site
Wellington is about a 45-minute flight from Christchurch.