Each of PAUA's new homes and renovations are a reflection of our clients, their lifestyle, and their place in the world.

For many people, building a new house is a once-in-a-lifetime event.  PAUA Architects can be your trusted partner throughout the whole experience.  We can answer any questions you have, and help you understand each step of the process.

The journey begins with a conversation, to discuss your aspirations, needs and values, and to explain how we would like to work with you.
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RESIDENTIAL
architecture

a personal approach

Pōhutukawa House, living and dining area
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INDIVIDUAL SOLUTIONS

PAUA doesn't have a specific style or aesthetic as a practice.

Rather, our goal is to create architecture that is a creative and personal response to your brief, your lifestyle, and to the specific character and context of your site.

We take time to listen to you, and to consider the key issues and design principles, before we start to explore the creative possibilities.
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Pōhutukawa House, Hamilton Architects

projects

PAPILLON TOWNHOUSE

A clever townhouse for a farming couple retiring to Cambridge town, making the most of garden spaces on a tight site.
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Papillon townhouse, view of kitchen opening up into the garden and courtyard area
Papillon Townhouse, PAUA Architects, view of the front of the house from the road with rock and wood panelling
Papillon townhouse, looking from the garden into the living and garden area

PŌHUTUKAWA HOUSE

A Waihi Beach retreat nestled beneath established Pōhutukawa trees reflects on the kiwi bach tradition.
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Pōhutukawa House, Waihi Beach, PAUA Architects
Pōhutukawa House, Waihi Beach, Hamilton Architects
Pōhutukawa House, Hamilton Architects, person walks through the open plan living area to the front door

ROTO-O-RANGI
FARMHOUSE

The owner’s connection to this place, and their passionate life in full colour is reflected, revealed, and celebrated in this hilltop home.
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Roto-o-rangi Farmhouse, hallway with colourful sliding doors and brick detailing
Roto-o-Rangi Farmhouse, hilltop home with sunset in background
Roto-o-rangi farmhouse, Hamilton Architects, open covered courtyard area looking out at the countryside
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Pōhutukawa House, Hamilton Architects

how paua can help

paua’s services include:

Help and advice with selecting a site
Developing a design brief & budget
Concept Design
Obtaining an independent cost estimate
Detailed Design & Documentation for Building Consent
Assistance with selecting and contracting a builder
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Construction phase - observing the physical works and managing the relationship with the builder throughout construction
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Family residential home, Hamilton Architects

client experiences

"PAUA was excellent to work with and I commend the relationship that was obvious between Geoff [Lentz, Architect] and George [Pringle, Builder].  That made the project a very pleasurable one to be owners of from start to finish. We love living in this house of ours, it’s been a wonderful project in all respects."

GLENN & CATHERINE HOLMES

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EACH NEW HOUSE OR RENOVATION STARTS WITH A SIMPLE CONVERSATION.

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