Urban Function Architecture

Urban Function Architecture

About

Urbanfunction is a design-led studio based in Christchurch, New Zealand, with an active presence and proven experience delivering projects across the South Island - including Queenstown, Wanaka, Nelson and Canterbury. We bring together diverse expertise to deliver thoughtful, context-driven architecture across Aotearoa and beyond.

Founded by Design Director Aaron Jones, UFA is shaped by 25 years of industry experience across Aotearoa, Australia and the UK. Aaron’s background spans high-end residential and commercial architecture, urban design, large-scale housing and complex technical detailing.

Our continued work in the Southern Lakes and Tasman regions reflects a commitment to designing architecture that responds to each site’s unique character, landscape and potential. Whether you're planning a home, commercial space or community project, we’re here to help bring your vision to life - with clarity, care and craft. 

Awards and recognition

2023
ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards
National Award: Residential Alternations and Additions
2023
ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards
National Finalist: New home between 150m2 and 300m2
2023
ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards
Commended: New home up to 150m2
2023
ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards
Commended: New home between 150m2 and 300m2

Urban Function Architecture
Urban Function Architecture
Urban Function Architecture

Testimonials

"Aaron and Anne at Urbanfunction were a pleasure to deal with. They listened carefully to our brief and our ideas and produced a design well beyond our expectations. They were flexible, accommodating and extremely practical with their approach and we would recommend them to anyone considering a new build."

Mark Davies

"We cannot recommend Aaron and Urbanfunction highly enough. We engaged Aaron for his experience in the local area. He understood our brief immediately and provided us with an architectural plan that met our needs. We are overseas based so Aaron made the process seamless and also took the time to visit us overseas to understand what our design style was. Aaron treated the project like his own and went the extra mile for us. Urbanfunction have given us a home of our dreams, we still can’t believe how awesome the completed build is. Highly recommended and if we were to design another place Urbanfunction would be our first contact."

Anthony

"Taking on the restoration and renovation of this iconic building seemed daunting. We were unsure how we could take a building (effectively the original bank and an add-on addition) from an earthquake-damaged commercial build to a safe, functional and modern residence. Urbanfunction was the answer. Aaron and his team managed to wrestle with some pretty unique challenges, delivering us a design which changed this triangular shell into a beautiful, safe warm home and a standalone studio apartment with garden – while still paying homage to its heritage and story. Thank you Aaron for your professionalism, innovation and patience."

Carolyn and Richard