Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects deepens its presence in Central Otago with a strategic move to Wānaka

The shift reflects both lifestyle and opportunity. Drawn by the landscape and the region’s growing demand for high-end residential and commercial design, Robinson’s move positions the practice closer to a pipeline of projects already underway across Wānaka, Queenstown and Arrowtown. From contemporary homes in Jack’s Point to sensitive alterations within Arrowtown’s historic fabric, the work signals a practice attuned to both context and craft.

At the core of Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects is a connected, multi-studio model, spanning Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Tauranga, allowing the practice to bring collective expertise to projects regardless of location. This collaborative structure enables a consistent design language, while still responding with nuance to the specific conditions of each site.