By Simon Pirie Architects
Diversity in Practise - From home alterations and additions to Luxury International Resorts, Simon has been involved in them all. He has designed new preschool facilities in Remuera and Takapuna. Created the designs for Jigsaw Clothing Company retail stores. A ski club design for Mt Ruapehu. Proposed terraced housing in Queenstown. A Jungle Retreat in Thailand. Predominantly, Simon is now instrumental in the design and build of quality high end luxury homes throughout New Zealand.
Simon Pirie completed his Architecture Degree at University of Auckland in 1986. To continue following a passion for quality design and architecture he then gained employment at Cook Hitchcock and Sargisson Architects Ltd.
In 2000, after 14 years of learning from the best in the field, Simon was invited to become a partner in the company and the practice then became known as Cook Sargisson and Pirie Architects Ltd. In 2015 the founding partners retired and the practice is now known as Simon Pirie Architects Ltd.
"Our high design standards have been recognised with over forty National and International design awards."
Each project is approached as a unique proposition. "We strive to expand on every client's brief by utilising our design expertise to deliver built environments that are innovative, sensitive to their surroundings and responsive to the social dynamics of everyday living." Simon leads a small team of experienced Architects based in Victoria Park Market who work collaboratively with all parties involved including clients, consultants and contractors. They deliver buildings that positively influence all who encounter them.