our
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placemaking, architecture & urban design
AN AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE BASED IN THE MIGHTY WAIKATO.
our mission
Our Mission is to design remarkable environments that enrich lives every day.
We believe that great architecture is the result of a strong, collaborative process underpinned by open, robust communication throughout the journey. It is the ultimate opportunity to make your environment personal and purposeful.
From our central Kirikiriroa Hamilton studio, PAUA Architects provides a comprehensive range of design services for clients across the Waikato region. Our ambition is to be a diverse, multicultural practice with respect and understanding of our unique context in the Waikato and in Aotearoa.
about paua architects
meet the paua team
Principal Architect
FNZIA B Arch B B Sc (NZRAB #2211) ICOMOS NZL46670
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PROCUTA
RICHARD MAURIOHOOHO
Principal Architect
ANZIA B Arch (NZRAB #3179)
Senior Architectural Designer
NatDip Architectural Technology, Licensed Building Practitioner Design Level 2, Green Star Accredited Professional - Buildings (NZGBC), Homestar Designer (NZGBC), Homestar v5 Assessor (NZGBC), Passive House Designer/Consultant, Certificate in Ecological Building Design, Certified Mould Assessor/InspectorV
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AJAMI
Senior Architect
ANZIA B Arch MA PMP (NZRAB #6405)
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MEAD
JAMES
PARROT
MEGAN
THOMSON
Practice Manager
Bachelor Tourism Management
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Senior Architectural Technician
NZ Certificate Architectural Draughting, Licensed Building Practitioner
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PHIL
MACKAY
Business Development Manager
LinkedInPAUA DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
We create and leave places for our mokopuna, for future generations, and for the whenua. If sensitively and well-designed, buildings and spaces include and represent the people and place around them.
As Architects, we see our role as facilitators. We don’t come to the table with a preconceived vision. Rather, we hold the pencil, but it is your vision and your ideas that we want to bring to life.
Great design and architecture are all about the people who will use and inhabit the spaces. We know from experience that more collaboration and more kōrero with clients and communities, will lead to better design and better outcomes.
The passion, discussion, and thought that we bring to design work with our clients is reflected in the architecture and environments we create together.recent awards
2025 NZIA ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Education, Hamilton Boys' High School Whare AkoWAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY
2023 NZIA ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Public Architecture, Cambridge Police HubWAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY
2023 NZ COMMERCIAL PROJECT
Cambridge Police HubSPECIAL AWARD & SILVER AWARD
testimonials
"In a world where most products or items are ‘pre-made’ for us to first touch, view and choose from, starting with nothing and creating something that is entirely bespoke is actually a rare experience. It a special opportunity to be able to design and build a home that is totally customised to its surrounding environment and its purpose."ALISTAIR & ANNA GRIGG | HOME OWNERS
join the paua team
We're always interested to talk to great people who share our outlook.
If you like what we do, and think that PAUA's philosophy and approach are a good fit with your own values, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch for a chat today.