
At the core of my practice is a deep connection to New Zealand’s landscapes and environments.
It's why I live near the coast, it's why we grow a lot of our own food, and it's why I design architecture the way I do.
My work focuses on rural, coastal, and lifestyle block home design, which is shaped by my lived experience in similar settings. This enables me to provide a grounded understanding of the realities and opportunities of these sites, which helps inform all my designs.
With over a decade of experience in bespoke residential design, and qualifications in both architecture and landscape architecture, I offer a practical and well-guided architecture service - from first concept right through to consent.
Good architecture works with the land rather than against it.
I design homes that respond to their surroundings, perform well in their climate, and create a strong connection between people and place — supporting a more comfortable and grounded way of living.
Judging Panels
LFIA - 2025 Biophilic Design Awards
Article Features
Cabin Porn - Home Built for Climate, Cost, and Comfort
Sanctuary Magazine - House Profile, Canopy House, Issue 70
Good Magazine - Building A Holistic Home
Northern Advocate - A Perfect Spot
Video Features
Living Big in a Tiny House - Philippa's Home
Public Speaking
Earth Beat - Architecture in Harmony with Nature
Karl, 2025
Lee, 2025
Master of Architecture (Professional)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Landscape Architecture)
Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments
LBP Design, Level 2
Based in Whangārei, Northland, with projects throughout New Zealand.