South Architects NZ

29/05/2026

It was so cool to have Dennis come in last night and give us some tips on how to do Watercolour! Thanks Dennis!

08/05/2026

Starting a building project can come with a lot of questions. The Clarity Phase is designed to help answer them.

At South Architects, this stage is about understanding your site, budget, goals, and the overall feasibility of your project before moving into design. We help identify opportunities, constraints, likely costs, and the best pathway forward, giving you confidence and clarity from the beginning.

A well-informed start creates a smoother process and better outcomes for your project.

If you’re thinking about building or renovating, we’d love to help guide you through the first step.

Find out more here :
https://www.southarchitects.co.nz/clarityphase

08/05/2026

Earlsbrook show home roof on.
Although mono-pitch roofs are often seen as a modern trend, they are actually a celebrated part of New Zealand’s architectural DNA. For decades, this silhouette has allowed Kiwi homes to capture more sun and create the dramatic, airy interiors that South Architects have mastered here.

05/05/2026

Choosing the right level of service for your project makes all the difference.

At South Architects, we offer three tailored service levels to suit your needs — whether you're after a streamlined design experience or full architectural support from concept through to completion.

Each option is designed to give you clarity, flexibility, and confidence at every stage of your project.

Explore the three levels of service and find the approach that’s right for you via the link below.

https://www.southarchitects.co.nz/workwithus
South Architects: Creating Spaces that Spark Joy!

03/05/2026

We’ve launched our new website.

A refined space to explore our work, our thinking, and the way we design—grounded in clarity, simplicity, and a strong connection to place.

Take a look and see what we’ve been working on.

South Architects: Creating spaces that Spark Joy!
www.southarchitects.co.nz

23/04/2026

What happens when thoughtful architecture meets high-performance building?

The Premium Homes Show Home was designed as a benchmark—where form, function, and performance come together to create a smarter way of living.

Take a closer look:
https://www.southarchitects.co.nz/news/premium-homes-show-home

Follow the construction progress:
https://premhomes.co.nz/show-homes

15/04/2026

So exciting to see the new Premium Homes Foreverbreathe show home construction progress!

Our Foreverbreathe performance show home at Earlsbrook, Lincoln is powering ahead. You can keep up with progress updates on our website here: https://premhomes.co.nz/show-homes

14/04/2026

We’re excited to share that the Santa Barbara building will be part of Open Christchurch this year.

Join us, South Architects, along with The Face by Georgia Hale, as we open the doors and invite you to explore this much-loved space. The long-time landlord, who has carefully looked after the building for many years prior to its recent sale, will also be on site sharing stories and history that have shaped the building over time.

🗓 Saturday 2nd May
⏰ 11am – 4pm

A great opportunity to experience the building up close, hear its story, and see how it continues to evolve.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Photographer: Jamie Armstrong Photography

09/04/2026

Port Robinson Retreat

Our clients loved the character and warmth of their existing home, but needed more space to support the way they live today. The challenge was to expand without losing the essence that made it special.

Through a considered design approach, we introduced additional space that feels seamlessly connected — respecting the original form, materials, and rhythm of the home, while quietly enhancing its functionality and flow.

The result is a home that feels both familiar and renewed. A place that holds onto its story, while making room for the next chapter.

12/03/2026

Alpine Holiday Home | Castle Hill

Designed for a young family, this home uses a simple timber post-and-beam structure to create generous living spaces, with the first floor tucked neatly within the main roof form. Weatherboards and timber shingles give the house a strong alpine character while sitting comfortably within the surrounding community.

Warm, practical, and designed for year-round escapes to the mountains.

South Architects: Creating spaces that spark joy!
www.southarchitects.co.nz

Construction Team: Gregg Architectural Builders
Photography: Anthony Turnham