About
ASC Architects is an architecture, urban design, and interior design practice delivering services across New Zealand.
We are a knowledge and research-led practice, integrating context, sustainability, history, culture, technology and a deep understanding of our client’s needs. Our focus is firmly on delivering creative and successful outcomes for our clients. Our designers are passionate and skilled at conceptualising and creating the built environment.
For nearly 70 years, we have been delivering innovative projects around the country. Our approach is collaborative and innovative at its core. We believe in making New Zealand a better place for our communities.
ASC Architects is a member of The New Zealand Institute of Architects and designgroup.
Ngā Uara o tēnei whare
ASC Values
the values of this house
Our People
Our strength is our people.
Their knowledge, diversity, skill, insight and dedication to making inspiring buildings is our greatest asset.
Me. You. Us. (We are a collective who share a mutual understanding)
Ko tātou, tātou
Our Collective
He hinengaro koi. He puna mātauranga. He pukenga tautōhito. Anei te rētōtanga o tēnei whare.
Ko au. Ko koe. Ko tātou.
The extensive depths of this house (our people) are plentiful. [It contains] innovative engagement and pools of experienced and skilled knowledge.
Service
Providing service to our clients is the foundation on which our practice is built. We research, shape and develop building solutions that are rooted in our client’s vision and aspirations.
services
Rātonga mahi
Kei te ringa o te kiritaki tonu te whārikitanga e rewa ai ā mātou mahi rangahau, auaha, ā, hangā katoa. He whakatinana i ngā whakaaro, i ngā wheako me ngā hiahia o tēnei hunga, te tūāpapa mo tēnei whare.
Our research, creations and builds are predominantly led by our clients. Our role is to embody the creative thoughts, feelings and characteristics envisioned by our clients, which forms the foundation of our house.
Design Quality
We make architecture of exceptional design quality guided by sensitivity to context, culture and climate of place, designed to enrich people’s experiences and make an enduring contribution to our urban fabric for the long term future.
Te kounga o ngā mahi hoahoa
The quality of designs
Tāera ki uta, tāera ki tai, tāera nui te kounga o ā mātou mahi hanga. He kitenga kanohi, he rewanga ngākau i ngā ito e hono ai ā mātou mahi ki te whenua, ki te taiao, ki te hāpori katoa. Waiho mai, ko ngā whēako whaiao hei taonga whakamirimiri. Arā te aronga whānui o ēnei mahi.
The quality of our approaches and techniques are driven by our knowledge and proficiency in the industry. We aspire to create a purposeful connection to the land, the environment and our urban communities, that ultimately enhance the interconnection of personal experience and practice.
Design Innovation
Every project is founded on developing a deep understanding of our client’s needs. We research, test, critique and refine every project in order to provide added value for our client’s and exceed their expectations.
Te taha auaha
The innovative design
Ko te āta whakatinana tika i ngā mātaapono, i ngā whakaaro, ā, i ngā kitenga maha hoki o te hunga kiritaki, tērā e ngākau titikaha tuturu nei i a mātou. Koia ka noho hei tukanga auahatanga matua mo tēnei whare. Waiho mā mātou aua pae tawhiti e oke.
The careful embodiment of the clients’ principles, thoughts and desires fashions the foundation of what we authentically aspire to. Our approach to design, and the length we will endure, forms the body of this house.
Sustainable Outcomes
We are committed to safeguarding our planet. This means making our built environment sustainable.
Our aim is to progressively reduce carbon throughout our operations and design solutions.
Toitū te hua
sustainable approaches/ developments
Ko tō mātou manawanui ki te kaupapa, e manawa tītī nei ki te tiaki i tā tātou taiao. Ko tēnei te ahunga o ā mātou mahi hoahoanga katoa. He hanga ora kia noho mātaamua mai ko tēnei whenua taurīkura. Toitū te whenua. Te puna e kore e mimiti.
We have an unwavering dedication and responsibility to care for our natural world/ planet. This is the epitome of all our works. Sustainable creations that allow this land to prosper and thrive in its natural state.
