Architecture HDT

19/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete from the HDT Team! Wishing you and your whānau a safe and happy break. We're off until the 5th of January - see you in 2026!

17/11/2025

We are very happy to share that Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness has been selected for the Property Council New Zealand Wellington Property People Awards: Judges' Choice Award! A huge team effort by and for . Way to go team!

📸 Jason Mann

10/09/2025

Recently, we were given the opportunity to experience architecture from the perspective of those with physical disabilities, and learn about some of the challenges they may face in their day-to-day interactions with the built environment. The aim for this session, located at Wellington's Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, was to understand how to design better accessible buildings. It was an incredibly eye-opening experience and allowed us each the chance to reflect on what it means to be able to move through a building easily and efficiently according to our individual needs. A huge thank you to Catriona McBean from Dsport for this experience.

15/07/2025

29/05/2025

We’re honoured to share that Te Mako Naenae Community Centre and Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness have both received NZIA Awards this year! These projects reflect the strength of community collaboration, and we’re grateful to have been part of them. Ngā mihi to everyone involved — especially our clients, partners, and the communities who bring these spaces to life. Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects 📸

08/04/2025

We’re thrilled that our projects, Te Ngaengae Pool and Te Mako Community Centre, have been shortlisted for this year’s NZIA Awards. It’s great to see them recognised alongside so many awesome projects! A big thank you to our team, collaborators, and clients for making these spaces possible. The final results will be announced on Wednesday, May 28. 😄🎉

16/03/2025

Meet the Team ... Harry Davis.

Harry is a recent master's graduate from Victoria University of Wellington, bringing a fresh perspective and a keen passion for architecture to HDT. During his academic journey, he honed his skills and understanding of architectural theory, using it to experiment with atmospheric space, particularly in his final year thesis.

In his free time, Harry plays tennis and football. He also enjoys mountain biking, tramping and straight lining.

20/12/2024

Meri Kirihimete from the HDT Team! Wishing you and your whānau a safe and happy break. We're off until January 6th - see you in 2025!

13/12/2024

2024 has been a year of progress and celebration! We’ve been fortunate to work on some incredible projects - here’s a look at some of the highlights:

1. Naenae Pool – A much-anticipated project, Naenae Pool had a fantastic opening in December.

2. Kaweka Hospital (Stage One) – Kaweka Hospital in Napier received an NZIA Local Architecture Award.

3. Cambridge Pool – Cambridge Pool won an NZIA Local Architecture Award for the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region, celebrated for its innovative and community-centred design.

4. Kiwa Pools – Kiwa Pools took home an NZIA Architecture Award for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay.

5. Te Mako – This exciting new community facility opened its doors in June, launching a new central hub space for Naenae.

6. H2O Xtream – Construction is well underway for H2O Xtream, set to open next year. We can’t wait to see this exciting project come to life!

7. Logo Refresh – We also gave our brand a subtle refresh for the upcoming year.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey. Here’s to even more milestones and inspiration in 2025! 🏗️✨

10/12/2024

What an opening weekend for Te Ngaengae Pool and Fitness Centre! It was a fantastic first few days at the pool - accompanied by some superb cake architecture as well 🤩🥳🎢🏝

04/12/2024

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou to the Naenae tangata whenua for a beautiful dawn opening yesterday - anticipating a wonderful official opening this Saturday for Te Ngaengae.

29/11/2024

Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness has achieved a fantastic milestone: New Zealand’s first aquatic facility to be awarded 5-Star rating by the New Zealand Green Building Council. We're thrilled to see the hard work pay off by all involved. See below for the full story! http://bit.ly/3ZrXszB