Jane Waldegrave Architect
Architects
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I established my practice, Jane Waldegrave Architect Ltd, in 2011.
I share an office with a collective of architects in Pt Chevalier. We share resources, ideas and skills.
‘Architecture that lifts people’s spirits’
The bulk of my work is residential projects, alterations and small works.
I believe that good spaces make a difference in people’s lives.
I value a collaborative process, where possible, with clients and contractors, to achieve an outcome that works for all those involved.
For me, architecture is about good spaces and interesting buildings. I want to be more involved in the area of affordable house design and think that architects should have a higher profile in NZ and be more involved in the political and planning aspects of the current housing crisis. I am also interested how house design could better cater for the large range of different family types and combinations that exist today. The 3 bedroom house is good for mum, dad and 2 kids but not for many other ‘family’ groupings. I have a special interest in the design of live / work extended ‘family’ housing arrangements.
AREAS OF INTEREST
'ARCHITECTURE THAT LIFTS PEOPLE'S SPIRITS'
The bulk of my work is currently residential projects, alterations and small works.
I value a consultative process with clients. My focus is to bring interesting and compelling design to the project.
I am a Sole Practitioner and enjoy working with clients through the design, documentation and construction phases. I complete the preliminary and developed design stages and detailed design and documentation stages for each project. This includes submitting applications for Resource Consents and Building Consents as required. I use the 3D programme ArchiCAD which does both the 2D drawings and the 3D perspectives. Involving the clients, the builder and the engineer early on enables a collaborative approach to the cost, construction and detailing. I strongly recommend my involvement in contract administration, particularly site observation, for each project during the construction stage as it ensures the liaison between the clients, contractor, engineer and architect to complete the project as designed.
The scale of work I am currently involved in I would describe as is significant but not huge. This focus has been similar over the last 5 years. I accept residential projects, small commercial and community projects .
For me, architecture is about designing good spaces and interesting buildings. The design must meet the purpose for the building and also constraints, including the site and budget. I believe good living spaces lift people’s spirits.
Good spaces rather than lots of space.
It is all about aesthetics. It has to be beautiful. It has to be inspiring.
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- Category:
- Architects
- Verified ArchiPro member since:
- 2019