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Tim Lovell & Ana O’Connell

Directors, Registered Architects ANZIA

A southerner at heart with a background in professional photography, Tim’s love of the New Zealand landscape always foregrounds his architectural thinking. His work focuses on innovative use of materials, humble poetics of construction and an intimate understanding of inhabitation.

Tim previously worked on a number of award-winning projects as project architect for Parsonson Architects.

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Key for Ana is placing people, their daily rituals and their enjoyment of space at the heart of any design, whilst simultaneously connecting the design to its broader landscape and context.

Ana’s background has included working on celebrated and award-winning residential, institutional and education projects at Tennent + Brown and Jasmax architects.

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Our Philosophy

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To craft quality architectural designs that enrich and uplift people’s lives

We recognise and care that everyone is unique. Our focus is on using our breadth of architectural expertise to achieve elegant and distinctive architectural solutions that are the perfect build – for both the client’s needs and the site’s requirements.

Our Values

Quality design

We’ll provide robust designs that are sensitive to both your requirements, the site and the broader landscape. We aim to surprise and delight you, using our expertise to offer creative, elegant and clever solutions.


Collaboration

We’ll listen and communicate thoughtfully throughout the project. We’ll partner with you and foster good relationships, encouraging a shared passion and commitment to the build.


Transparency

We are honest and trustworthy. We follow clear, detailed processes that allow us to anticipate issues and ensure success. We will guide you through each stage of the project.


Pragmatism

We’ll find creative and pragmatic solutions to any issues. We have in-depth technical construction knowledge and rigorous documentation standards. We aim to maximise value and minimise costs.

Our Services

We advise, guide and support our clients through all stages of the building project.

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