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We are a team of experienced architectural designers specializing in residential projects, with a strong focus on creating unique and environmentally conscious homes.
From initial concept through to construction, we work closely with you to bring your vision to life—delivering thoughtful, site-responsive designs that reflect both your needs and the character of the land.
Our design approach places a strong emphasis on precision and quality detailing, ensuring each project achieves a refined architectural and interior outcome aligned with your expectations and aspirations.

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St Johns Duplex

Located in the heart of St Johns, this contemporary duplex enjoys sweeping views across the adjacent golf course. The design brief centred on developing a 500sqm rear section into two generous dwellings, each with well-integrated outdoor living spaces and carefully positioned to maximise long-range views from the main living areas. A considered mix of exterior claddings adds depth and texture to the architecture, with feature block walls providing a strong visual presence and enhancing the overall material palette.

Pokeno Residence

Set on a gently sloping site near the growing township of Pokeno, this contemporary lifestyle property balances rural openness with suburban convenience. Simplicity underpins the design, expressed through clean forms, rendered brick cladding, and classic gable roofs that create a timeless architectural language. The landscaping has been thoughtfully curated, with a defined and private courtyard that enhances outdoor living while responding sensitively to the natural surroundings.

Waterview Dwelling

Positioned alongside a coastal esplanade, this three-storey residence is carefully designed to sit in harmony with its surrounding natural environment. The home’s tiered form follows the contours of the sloping site, creating elevated living spaces that capture expansive views of the shoreline. Generous, open decks — directly accessible from the main living areas and the master suite — enhance the connection to the outdoors, allowing the home to fully embrace its coastal setting.

​East Tamaki Heights Residence

Designed for an extended family embracing a contemporary lifestyle, this residence brings together functionality, connection, and modern living. Multiple living and functional spaces are arranged around a central, enclosed courtyard — creating strong visual links, natural light penetration, and a continuous flow throughout the home. Key architectural features include a sculptural open staircase, a minimalist kitchen with a dedicated scullery, and the use of natural timber to bring warmth to the interior palette. Black window joinery and expansive glazing panels frame long-range city views, strengthening the connection between the interior and its urban outlook.

​Bucklands Beach House

This beachfront concept presents a bold, sculptural form that appears to float above the landscape. By setting back the ground floor, the design creates a dynamic silhouette that reduces the building’s visual mass while highlighting its clean, modern lines. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic sea views from every primary space, reinforcing a strong visual connection to the coast. An elevated deck, directly accessible from the living area, provides a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living while enhancing the relationship with the surrounding landscape.

Weiti Bay Residence

This new lifestyle residence occupies a prestigious site within an exclusive private estate, overlooking the serene waters of Weiti Bay. The design takes inspiration from a contemporary farmhouse, featuring gable roofs and a considered palette of local and traditional materials, including stone and timber. A grand entrance leads into a gallery-style hallway that celebrates the site’s natural contours, while a basement level provides separate guest accommodation and dedicated entertainment spaces, making the home both elegant and highly functional.

Mt Roskill Townhouse

This two-lot subdivision provides the opportunity to introduce a new dwelling at the front of the property. Brick veneer cladding and a single-pitched roof define the building’s form, creating a clean, timeless aesthetic. A stone fence establishes a clear boundary between the public street and the private outdoor living area within the front courtyard, enhancing both privacy and street presence.

Omaha Beach House

This contemporary Omaha residence is thoughtfully oriented to capture sweeping views of both the golf course and the coastline. Elevated sections of the second story are strategically positioned to overlook neighboring properties, unlocking unobstructed dual-aspect vistas. Clad in a sophisticated combination of vertical textures and light masonry, the home frames its surroundings, creating a seamless connection between luxurious interiors and the rugged beauty of the coastal New Zealand landscape.

Flat Bush Manor

Perched on high ground, this property enjoys expansive rural views across the surrounding neighbourhood. Responding to the client’s brief for a traditional-style home, the design features a grand entrance and an elegant stairway. Civil works were carefully planned to create a large, level rear yard suitable for private outdoor gatherings, while preserving and respecting the surrounding significant natural areas.

Remuera House

This backyard has been transformed into the ultimate summer retreat, featuring expansive decking, a cozy outdoor fireplace, and provision for a future pool. Inside, the kitchen and living areas have been reconfigured into a fluid, open-plan layout, inviting natural light and airflow into the heart of the home. These thoughtful updates create a contemporary, functional environment that enhances everyday family living.

Glenbrook Bungalow

This charming bungalow is designed to be compact, functional, and perfectly attuned to its rural setting. A modern palette of light masonry and dark architectural accents complements its low-profile silhouette, creating an inviting home with seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Generous windows and sliding glass doors bring abundant natural light into the living spaces, ensuring that this “cozy” footprint feels open, airy, and intimately connected to the tranquil landscape.

Glendowie Townhouse

By repositioning the home to the center of the site, we’ve completely reoriented the property, unlocking a sense of scale the original dwelling lacked. To address the challenges of the floodplain, the structure is strategically raised — a technical requirement that has been transformed into a defining design feature, enhancing the home’s presence. The result is a classic family residence with generous, light-filled living spaces that flow seamlessly onto a large deck and expansive backyard, creating a versatile environment for both privacy and play.

An experienced team.

As an NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects) practice, we understand our role as architects and are committed to delivering the highest standard of service. At ARCHITECTURO, we operate on a simple philosophy — clients first.
We believe every project should be delivered on time and within budget, while most importantly providing thoughtful, well-resolved solutions that truly meet our clients’ needs.

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