Mason & Wales Architects

About

Mason & Wales Architects is an award-winning Registered New Zealand Institute of Architects practice based in the South Island of New Zealand.

Mason & Wales is the first Architectural practice in the country, founded in 1862 by William Mason, the first Architect to live and work in New Zealand and the first Mayor of Dunedin.

During its history the firm has been responsible for the design of a large number of notable buildings throughout New Zealand, and has established valued relationships with clients, consultants and contractors alike.

Mason & Wales work with clients from all over the world on a range of projects of all sizes and types, including Master Planning, Institutional, Hospitality, Commercial, Multi-Residential, Houses and Interiors.

The team works collectively from their Dunedin office, and from Queenstown and Wanaka, with a commitment to making a positive contribution to the built environment. Mason & Wales designs and delivers architecture which strives to be enduring and sustainable to enrich the lives of our clients and the community.

Mason & Wales have built a reputation on the enduring principles of quality, value and professionalism, which is evident in their portfolio of completed work.

Awards and recognition

2018
NZIA Southern
Local award for Architecture
2020
NZIA Southern
Local Award for Architecture
2022
New Zealand Master Builders
Regional Category Winner, Regional Gold and National Top 100
2016
New Zealand Master Builder Awards
Gold Reserve Award, Gold Award & Lifestyle Award

Mason & Wales Architects
Mason & Wales Architects