Provenance

Archimedia is a New Zealand architecture practice with NZRAB and green star accredited staff, offering design services in the disciplines of architecture, interiors and ecology. Delivering Architecture involves intervention in both natural eco-systems and the built environment – the context within which human beings live their lives.

Archimedia uses the word “ecology” to extend the concept of sustainability to urban design and master planning and integrates this holistic strategy into every project.

Archimedia prioritises client project requirements, functionality, operational efficiency, feasibility, and programme. Once these fundamentals are soundly established, Archimedia pursues a sculptural architecture expressive of individual or collective identity.

Identity

Archimedia practice architecture as “material identity” – a crafted expression of individual or collective “identity” – embodying a synthesis of people, place and time.
Archimedia investigates “identity” with each client and endows buildings with a perceptible meaning that expresses this “identity” – the philosophical parti for all Archimedia projects.
Archimedia respect all cultures and their protocols and the fundamental connectedness of all humanity.

Human Experience

Archimedia are ambitious for the betterment of both humankind and the environment.
Archimedia approach design with the intent that human beings register an “experience” of architecture which uplifts their daily existence.

Environment

Archimedia strive for “beauty”, the exceptional and the inspirational in each and every commission, irrespective of budget.
Archimedia believe in tectonics – a poetic configuration of land, space and structure.
Archimedia believe in positive intervention – sustainability that enhances eco-systems.

Process

Archimedia believe that the very best process and the very best technology are critical contributors in our quest for the exceptional.
Archimedia invests resources to create a better design solution.

Collaboration

Archimedia believe in collaboration between equals and the power of teamwork.
Archimedia staff are consultative by nature and use processes that encourage user decision making wherever possible.

NZIA Auckland Award

WAF World Building of the Year

Te Oro

NZIA New Zealand Award

Eye Institute Finalist Interiors Awards

Principals

Lindsay Mackie

Principal

Qualifications

1976 BArch, University of Auckland

Professional Background
1998   Archimedia Group – Principal
1994   DEM Group Executive
1989   DEM (NZ) – Director
1988   Devine Erby Mazlin (NZ) Ltd
1985   Stephenson & Turner (NZ)
1980   Murray Cockburn Partnership

Specialised Skills – Masterplanning, Concept Design, Feasibility Studies, Design Management

Specialised Sectors – Healthcare, Hospitality, Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential

Steve King

Principal

Qualifications

1994 BArch (Hons), University of Auckland
1983 BSc, University of Waikato

Professional Background
1998 Archimedia Ltd. – Hamilton Principal
1996 Archimedia Ltd. – Associate Director
1993 Archimedia Ltd.

Specialised Skills – Concept Design, Developed Design, Contract Documentation, Construction Phase Services

Specialised Sectors – Healthcare, Aged Care / Retirement, Passive Design, Interior Design

Reuben O’Halloran

Practice Director

Qualifications

PGDip in Professional Practice & Management in Architecture (Merit), Bartlett School of Architecture

BArch, Unitec

Professional Background
2017   Archimedia Group – Practice Director
2007   Rolfe Judd Architecture
2005   Bernard Engle
2002   Kay & Keys Architects

Specialised Skills – Residential & Housing Design, Commercial Design, BIM Modelling and Coordination, Construction Detailing, Sustainable Design

Specialised Sectors – Medium/High Density Housing, Social Housing, Mixed-Use, Commercial

Justin Magness

Senior Project Architect

Qualifications

BArch, Unitec
BSc, University of Auckland

Professional Background
2019   Archimedia Group
2016   Cheshire Architects
2014   Jemmott Associates (AUS)
2010   BVN Studio (AUS)
2008   Architectus (AUS)
2005   Peddle Thorp
2002   Chetwoods (UK)
1999   Archidiom (AUS)