Our People

DAVE STRACHAN

Director B.Arch. 1979. M.Arch (Hons) 2001. Reg. Arch. 1999 A.N.Z.I.A

As design director, Dave has over 30 years experience in the fields of building, interiors, teaching and architecture. Dave has a Master of Architecture Degree in Sustainable Design and is a 2002 graduate of the Newcastle University Glenn Murcutt Master class and is currently Adjunct Professor at Unitec School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

Enthusiasm, energy and experience are brought to the practice through Dave's commitment to creating an innovative contemporary architecture, appropriate to New Zealand and its unique landscape.  Dave is also a contributing author to the recently released book ' A Deeper Shade of Green'

PAT DE PONT

Director B.Arch 1987, Reg. Arch. 1989. A.N.Z.I.A.

Pat joined the company as practice director in 1992 with experience in design, documentation and project management of residential, retail, commercial and educational projects.

Pat is a graduate of the 2006 NZ Architecture Masterclass run by the Architecture Foundation of Australia and is a senior tutor at Auckland University School of Architecture. Responsibilities within the practice include design, documentation and administration of projects and management and development of office and CAD systems, in-house document production and marketing.

MARTIN VARNEY

Associate - Reg. Arch. 2007. A.N.Z.I.A.

Martin joined the company in 2002, after operating an architectural design practice, and has a background in the building field. Martin is a graduate of the 2005 NZ Architecture Masterclass run by the Architecture Foundation of Australia and is currently under taking an M Arch at Unitec SCALA. Practice responsibilties include project design, detailing, contract administration and SGA profile marketing,