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Minimal Design is a team of skilled architectural designers and technicians based in Wanaka, NZ. Minimal Design maintains a very diversified practice.

We offer thoughtful architectural design, consent management and 3D rendering for energy conscious residential, commercial and tiny projects. We also offer website design services for small firms, property photography and portable projects management. Minimal design is architectural design platform cooperating with network of international professionals. Together we are offering comprehensive services in architecture, interior design and landscape design. Our clients are mainly from New Zealand, though we have worked for number of international clients. We have developed expertise in tiny house projects, as well as residential & commercial building of all kinds. We will consider any odd design job you might require.

31/10/2026

Building on the edge! Canyon View Domes is creating a stunning cliffside retreat in NZ using lightweight geodesic domes. With a third of the dome made of glass, the canyon views are going to be absolutely insane!

30/10/2026

Site visit today on this Minimal Design build.
Fire restrictions dictated a firewall, so we turned the constraint into a curve. It softens the entire space and makes a compact footprint feel generous. Can’t wait to see it finished!

21/10/2026

Clutter-free, functional, and balanced Tiny house.
Our new minimal tiny house in central Wānaka is ready for holidaymakers! Elevated on steel screw piles with simple, low-maintenance landscaping, every square metre was designed to maximize calm and keep things uncomplicated. Especially wanted to share a few neat natural details around the build that bring organic warmth, honest textures, and the alpine surroundings right inside.
Navigating local town planning rules wasn’t without its challenges, but pushing through to make this vision compliant and complete makes the finish line even sweeter.
What do you think of this tiny retreat?

17/10/2026

Lovely vies from the building site! Have a great Saturday, everyone

15/10/2026

A little preview of a concept we’re just finishing for a client in beautiful Lake Hāwea 🌿

Warm timber, simple gabled forms and earthy green tones—a calm, understated palette that feels at home in its surroundings. It’s always rewarding to help our clients see their ideas come to life through 3D visualisation.

02/10/2026

Minimalist design meets smart transformation
Here is Option 01 for our Wānaka project. This concept retains more of the original home while making two strong architectural statements:
▪️ Large sliding timber shutters for shade, privacy, and texture.
▪️ A bold new entryway that redefines the house's arrival and façade.
Clean, functional, and grounded. What do you think of this approach?

25/09/2026

Building on rock at Canyon View Domes. Formwork is complete and steel is tied in for the foundation pads, ready for the concrete pour.
Even though these initial photos of wooden boxes and rebar are not looking super exciting, there is absolutely amazing work from the entire building site crew behind this to get them anchored and leveled with precision on this challenging cliff face. We are thrilled to see the next stage of progress.

For some real perspective, swipe to the last image to see the stunning architectural vision the whole project team is aiming for. What do you think of this setup?

11/09/2026

We recently created this experimental alteration design for our lovely clients. While they ultimately decided to scale back the renovation and move in a simpler direction, it was an important part of the journey - helping our clients explore bold new possibilities, better understand their needs, refine their spatial ideas, and clearly define the right scope for their project.

The design process is all about discovery.

02/09/2026

Thinking about adding a granny flat to your property?

Eligible standalone dwellings up to 70m² can now be built without building consent, making the process faster and simpler. Careful planning, compliant design and professional documentation are still essential.

Get in touch - our team is ready to help bring your project to life.

01/09/2026

A look back at a development we visualised a few months ago.

These photorealistic renders helped the developer sell multiple units before construction had even begun—showing the real value of bringing a project to life early.

Sell the vision before you build it.

Check the link in the comments for more renders and the full 3D animation.

Address

58 McDougall Street
Wanaka
9305

Website

https://minimaldesign.nz/

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