We see possibilities where others see constraints.

We approach each project with curiosity and clarity — balancing design ambition, practical realities and the complexities of building to create spaces that feel considered, purposeful and distinctly their own.

Projects

Set within a woodland landscape, this community retreat brings people together through warm timber architecture, generous gathering spaces and a strong connection to nature. Open interiors extend onto sheltered decks, creating a welcoming environment for gathering, reflection and shared experience.

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Wellsford Community Hall

Community / New Build

A multi-purpose community hall balancing large open gathering spaces with accessibility, fire safety, and building services requirements, requiring careful coordination across the architectural and technical design.

Existing Home Compliance
Alteration / Compliance

A compliance-led residential project addressing unauthorised building work through assessment, redesign and consent documentation.

Conversion of Garage to Minor Dwelling

Conversion Residential Alteration / Building Consent

A technically detailed garage-to-living conversion within an existing multi-unit dwelling, resolving thermal performance, acoustic separation and existing intertenancy wall conditions while working within the constraints of the original consented building.

In Their Words

2024

“Honestly, you’ve been my lucky star through all of this.”

2025

“Our builder commented on the quality of the drawings and said they were exceptionally well prepared.”

2026

“Very patient, really listened to what we wanted.”

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Our Services

  • Bathroom renovations · Garage conversions · Internal alterations · Extensions · Minor dwellings · Existing home upgrades

  • New homes · Bespoke homes · Townhouses · Multi-unit development · Infill housing · Residential site planning

  • Commercial fit-outs · Hospitality · Community buildings · Rural buildings · Horticultural developments · Large-site planning · Consultant coordination

  • Building Consent · Existing Building Compliance · Unconsented Work · Council RFI · Consent Documentation · Alterations & Upgrades

Work With Us

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We provide architectural design and documentation for renovations, new homes, residential developments, commercial and rural projects, as well as building consent and compliance work.

  • Not every project needs Resource Consent. We can review your site and proposal, check the relevant planning requirements, and let you know early on if Resource Consent is likely to be required.

  • It depends on the type and extent of the work. We can review your proposal and advise whether Building Consent or other approvals are likely to be required before you get too far into the project.

  • Don’t ignore it. We can review the notice, assess the work involved and help identify the most practical way forward — from consent and compliance documentation through to any required remedial work.

  • Every project is different. Once we understand the scope, existing property and approvals likely to be required, we can provide a clear fee proposal for our services and outline any other consultants that may be needed.

  • It depends on the size and complexity of the project and the approvals required. We’ll outline the expected process and timeframe at the beginning, and keep you updated as the project progresses.

Let’s Build!

From conceptualizing to constructing, we’re ready to design your architectural dream. We promise a client-centric approach that empowers ideas, eases concerns, and delivers quality craftsmanship we’ll all be proud of.

About

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What We Do

Architectural Design

Resource Consent Documentation
Building Consent Documentation
Alterations & Renovations

Based In

Auckland, New Zealand
Projects across the Auckland region

How We Work

Design-led
Detail-focused
Practical & buildable
Code-conscious

Project Types

New Builds
Alterations & Additions
Residential Developments
Commercial & Interior Fit-outs

Our Story

ArchiZ grew from a simple belief: good architecture should work beautifully in the real world. What began with residential alterations and carefully resolved consent work gradually developed into an independent design practice shaped by real sites, real constraints and the people who live with the spaces we create.

Every project has taught us something different. Some begin with an existing home that no longer works for the way a family lives. Others start with a difficult site, an unconventional idea, or a building that needs to be carefully rethought. We enjoy finding clarity within those constraints — balancing design ambition with planning, building regulations, construction and the realities of budget.

Today, ArchiZ works across residential design, alterations, additions and selected community and commercial projects. We stay closely involved from the early design thinking through documentation and consent, working alongside clients, builders and consultants to keep the original idea connected to what can actually be built.

For us, architecture is not about making every project look the same. It is about understanding what is already there, what needs to change, and finding a thoughtful response that belongs to its place and to the people who will use it.

Meet the Team

  • Tym Wong

    NZ Registered Architect

    Tym brings architectural oversight and technical experience to the team, contributing to design review, complex detailing and the wider resolution of projects. His approach balances design intent with construction knowledge, helping ensure that good ideas can stand up to the realities of being built.

    Outside the studio
    Travel, street photography, coffee, old buildings and quietly studying how things are put together.

    Motto
    “Design it so it can be built well.”

  • Elena Zhou

    Senior Architectural Designer

    Elena combines creative thinking with a strong eye for detail, developing spaces that feel warm, intuitive and carefully resolved.

    Outside the studio

    Gardening, ceramics and exploring local architecture.

    Motto

    “Design for how people really live.”

  • Zoe Yu

    Architectural Designer

    Zoe works closely with clients from the first conversation, understanding what they need and turning those ideas into practical design solutions. She is involved across design and documentation, while coordinating engineers, consultants and council requirements, and staying connected with builders as projects move into construction.

    Outside the studio
    Architecture, travel, wandering through unfamiliar neighbourhoods, good food and discovering buildings that are more interesting in person than in photographs.

    Motto
    “Understand the problem before designing the solution.”

  • Adrian Tan

    Senior Architectural Designer

    Adrian brings experience and a measured approach to design, with a strong focus on proportion, spatial planning and buildability. He works through complex design decisions and helps ensure that ideas remain clear, considered and achievable as they develop.

    Outside the studio
    Sketching, photography, woodworking, architecture books and long walks without a particular destination.

    Motto
    “Draw less. Think more.”

  • Clair Chen

    Architectural Designer

    Claire works between design development and technical documentation, helping translate architectural ideas into clear, coordinated drawing packages. She has a careful eye for how spaces come together and enjoys resolving the smaller decisions that make a project work as a whole.

    Outside the studio
    Cooking, exhibitions, hiking, second-hand bookstores and finding beautifully designed everyday objects.

    Motto
    “Clarity is part of good design.”

  • Ethan Lim

    Architectural Designer · Technical & Site

    Ethan works across design development, technical documentation and site coordination, with a practical interest in how architectural ideas come together in the real world. He enjoys resolving details, working through construction challenges and helping bridge the gap between drawings and what happens on site.

    Outside the studio
    Cycling, hiking, photography, coffee, road trips and exploring residential architecture around New Zealand.

    Motto
    “A good detail should make sense on paper and on site.”

  • Iris Lang

    Architectural Designer · Interiors & Materials

    Iris works across architectural design, interiors and material development, with a particular eye for texture, colour and the details that give a space its character. She helps develop design ideas into thoughtful, practical spaces, from early concepts and material selections through to detailed documentation.

    Outside the studio
    Gardening, ceramics, galleries, weekend markets and collecting interesting material samples.

    Motto
    “Good spaces are felt before they are understood.”