106 Architects

Concept / preliminary design

“Draw First – Think Later” is a theme we believe in, that allows us to create early discussion collateral with our clients. It’s all very well saying ‘we take a human approach’ or ‘we involve everyone in our projects’ so it is here that empathise and define our approach to create a story-piece that stretches the imagination and tests needs against options.

Design Phase

The design phase explores and deepens the understanding of the project, using a combination of technology and inquiry-based exploration. Our story themes are developed into the project from site to the finishes. Here, we protoype and test ideas against real-life constraints.   

Construction Documentation

The documentation phase is the nitty gritty of where it all happens. Where compliance meets curiosity in the language of building. Where technical drawing and engineering meet the poetics of space, light, texture, and colour.

Building and Contract Management

Delivering the project happens in a circle of communication and activity that binds client, stakeholders, architect, and contractor. Modern technology means we can all be anywhere in the world during this phase, right through to completion.

Completion

The end of the project normally means ‘handover’ and a transition into ownership. For us, we’re interested in how it functions and operates going forward, for future use and generation. The 1st year anniversary is a key marker that covers all the seasons – after that, it’s about growing the family.   

• Global Leisure Group
• Smart Connection Consultancy
• Beca
• Jacobs – Consulting Engineers
• Jonathan Walker Architects – JWA
• Pacific Environments
• Auckland Council
• Christchurch City Council
• Queenstown Lakes District Council
• Selwyn District Council
• AFL New Zealand
• Athletics New Zealand
• Auckland Basketball
• Auckland Hockey
• Basketball New Zealand
• Hockey New Zealand
• Football New Zealand
• Sport New Zealand

Select Awards

2019 – NZIA Canterbury Architecture AwardsFinalist in the Public Architecture Category – The Dunsandel Community Centre, Dunsandel.

2016 - Learn to RideAvondale Racecourse was selected as the winner of the Landscape category in the Resene Total Colour Awards.

2015 - Beijing 1+1 Art Centre Morph CompetitionHighly Commended Award for the Art Centre fit out competition. Entries included works around the world.

2015 - Smith Street VillaStudio 106 received the 2015 Trends International Design Award in the New Zealand Bathroom category.

2013 - Papatoetoe Sports CentreMost Outstanding Recreation Facility in New Zealand - the 2013 New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Awards in Rotorua.