Ethos
Good architecture is not simply about creating beautiful spaces. Nor is it about being purely functional.
To be truly good, architecture must enrich the lives of those who experience it, enhance the surroundings in which it sits and be sensitive to the environmental impact it exerts. To do this, good architects must listen carefully, respond sensitively and think both creatively and ethically. At Design & Make, our mission is to do just that, no matter the scale of your project or budget. |
Approach
Every client has different requirements and each project is unique. We start by listening so that we can fully understand your needs. Our design is then a response unique to you, your project and your site.
We are passionate about sustainability and have inhouse expertise in Homestar and Passive House Design so that we can insure your home is beautiful as well as comfortable and affordable over it's lifetime. We communicate our ideas clearly so that you can fully understand the design every step of the way and make clear decisions before anything is built. The built outcome should exceed your expectations, not be a complete surprise! And finally, we understand that a great built outcome requires an experienced team working together, so our relationship with all consultants and trades is as important to us as our relationship with you. |
Experience
Based across the South Island in Dunedin, Christchurch and Te Anau, we have extensive experience from small scale commercial fit-outs to high-end residential projects and all the spaces in-between.
We have very varied interests, from traditional building methods utilising low-carbon, locally sourced materials (strawbale, natural plasters, and earthen floors) to the latest design and construction technologies (Homestar and Passive House). Our work and life experience means that we have an array of knowledge to draw from, so that we can utilise the best systems and techniques for your project and budget. |
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Working with Design & Make made the process
of designing our house easy and the outcome
was beyond our expectations.
Don & Dian Bell , Queenstown
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