Context

“Context came up with ideas that we hadn’t even thought about. They bust the brief without busting the budget to create a higher yield and resident parking. We’re going to get highly rentable properties out the other end of our collaboration with Context. The design of the apartments hits the nail on the head.”
Liz Harris, Christchurch property investor

“The centre embodies Mother Duck’s inclusive philosophy and focus on families. We are very excited by Context’s innovative design and have used them for three centres now. Context is responsive and innovative and pays attention to the construction detail, programme and budget. They have been a pleasure to work with. We recommend them to anyone looking to make childcare design more aspirational and inspiring.”
Karen Prestedge, CEO Mother Duck Childcare Group

“Context expanded our vision for what was possible on this site and helped us exceed the council’s stringent urban design expectations. The council commented on the quality of Context’s design process and knowledge.”
Ran He, Auckland Developer

“Context constructively challenged our brief. They looked at our business objectives and developed an ambitious concept to enable our practice to double in size and fulfil our goal of becoming one of the largest and best animal health providers in the region. Community feedback for the finished product has been brilliant.”
Ben Davidson, Partner, Rangiora Vet Centre

“It was important that the staff felt involved, particularly in the consultation and design phases of the project, and that the office reflected the values of Creative New Zealand. The floor plans and particularly the 3D graphics used to show the proposed office layout were extremely useful in conveying the design ideas to staff. Context Architects were able to give us everything that we had asked for and more. The staff in the office have been positively raving about their new space and regularly receive admiring comments from visitors. We recommend Context Architects and would use them for future projects.”
Tanya Connor, Project Manager, Creative New Zealand

“We engaged Context’s services as architects. This was a great move on our part taking away much of the head-scratching, oversight and liaison with builders and council. All the way through we were kept informed and staff were accessible, professional and responsive. We are now the proud owners of a functional facility with contemporary design and fittings. Our thanks to Context for their professional and friendly approach – and expertise.”
Rob Warriner, Chief Executive, WALSH Trust

“Westpac New Zealand appointed Context Architects in 2009 as lead architectural consultant for its nationwide network of 197 branches, Business Banking centres and 52,000m² of office space housing some 5,300 staff. Westpac have been very satisfied with the performance of Context Architects. Context Architects go the extra mile on projects. We recommend Context for any commercial or interiors projects where you are looking for an architect who understands your key business drivers, sustainability and can deliver strong design, documentation and project management at a competitive rate.”
Murray Dobson, former Head of Properties, Westpac New Zealand

“Westpac and Context are both about having good people and growing the right relationship to get the job done. Context continue to provide excellent design implementation for Westpac’s ‘community’ branch expansion programme throughout New Zealand. Performing in the face of challenging fast tracked projects and paying attention to practical cost effective details are two of Context’s strengths.”
Andrew Tasker, former Project Manager, Westpac NZ

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