Kraftworx Architecture

About

KRAFTWORX ARCHITECTURE WAS ESTABLISHED BY DIRECTORS CAMERON SHIELDS AND EVAN CRIGHTON AND MERGED WITH CAMERON’S DX3 PRACTICE.

Cameron and Evan each have more than 30 years of experience across all sectors of architectural and interior design. With their small team of architects they enjoy crafting bespoke design solutions for their clients with the aim to always exceed their expectations.

Cameron has a broad range of experience having worked abroad for 14 years in the UK, Australia and Malaysia. These experiences working with some renowned designers have helped mould his contemporary design style whilst remaining on a solid technical base. He established DX3 when he returned to NZ in 2007 and built a practice which takes pride in providing high quality design and documentation services.

Evan has spent his career in New Zealand working with respected architects such as Hulena Architects and Smith Architects. In the last 10 years Evan has become an expert in Multi-Unit Residential developments working with some of New Zealand most well known developers.

Kraftworx strives to provide both creative and pragmatic solutions to a design brief whilst keeping an eye on cost. Kraftworx takes on a variety of projects including Multi-Unit Residential, Residential new builds and additions, Retail and Hospitality Fitouts, Workplace and Office Design and Education projects.

Testimonials

Our dream house, with a place for everything and everything in its place. That's what Cam and the team at DX3 helped our family to achieve over the last two years as we turned a tired 1950's brick two-story into a beautfiul, warm and comfortable home, full of striking design elements and practical features that make living easy and fun.

Throughout the design process, we were delighted at how skilful Cam was at listening to our ideas and coming up with stylish but sensible solutions. He never took our budget for granted and always presented a range of options to allow us achieve our goals but stay within our means.

The process was efficient and very reasonably priced. DX3 never missed a deadline and steered us skilfully through the resource and building consent stages - making as many visits to the property as it took to get things right.

We couldn't be happier with the result and strongly recommend DX3 architects.

Hayley - Scenic Drive

Markplan have worked alongside Cam Shields and his team at DX3 on a wide range of projects for over 10 years now. We have enjoyed Cams practical understanding of the relationship between architecture and structure in order to deliver a successful project. We recommend DX3 for your next project!

Chris Steven - Markplan Consulting

Cameron and his team at DX3 did a thoughtful, quality job on the designs for renovating our 1950s bungalow in Titirangi and we really appreciated their consult throughout the build. We wanted someone that "got us" and the plans we were laying in place for our growing young family. We couldn't be more pleased and are planning on engaging with DX3 for the next stage of our plans.

Neil - Kopiko Road

We love the house and are so grateful that we had this layout for lockdown. It really works with how we live – you guys nailed it!

Veronica - Sunray Ave

Cameron and the team at DX3 are brilliant to work with as an architectural design client. From an engineering point of view, you can tell from their plans the structure has been thought about already which leads to a more cost effective and easier to build design solution. They are easy to work with, quick to respond to any questions, and go the extra mile to resolve any issues. I would recommend Cameron and the team for anyone looking for these services.

Nick Baker - Richards Consulting

We met Cameron from DX3 when we were investigating options to extend our small bungalow in Onehunga. We had some basic ideas about what we wanted but not a lot of direction otherwise. Even with our basic brief, Cameron could anticipate what we wanted to achieve and delivered a concept design that we fell in love with straight away. He then added to that design of a useable, flowing family home with some wonderful artistic flair, most notably our timber fin staircase and balustrade that still attracts a lot of attention from friends and family when they visit. Cameron helped transform our small home into a wonderful space that has grown with our family and we love it. Practically, Cameron and the team at DX3 were prompt, responsive and professional, dealing with Council throughout the build process with efficiency. Thank you so much, DX3!

Kay - Mariri Rd