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Get to Know: Michael O'Brien

Michael O'Brien is a design leader and Ignite's recently-appointed Wellington Studio Lead. We catch up with Michael on emerging opportunities in healthcare design, the links between architecture and well-being, and who inspires his craft.

Te Atamira recognised with Southern Architecture Award

We are so pleased to have assisted the Te Atamira Whakatipu Community Trust with this space, that’s quickly become a bustling focal point in the area, for both locals and visitors.

Exemplar Changing Rooms for Manukau Heat Team Unveiled!

Partnering with our long-standing client, Sudima Hotels, Ignite are pleased to have helped deliver these tailored new changing rooms to the Manukau Heat ladies' rugby team.

Get to Know: Michael O'Brien

Te Atamira recognised with Southern Architecture Award

Te Atamira, a multi-purpose creative and cultural space in the Whakatipu region, has been recognised with an NZIA 2023 Southern Architecture Award, in the Public Architecture category.

Ignite Sweeps Seven Accolades at 2023 Property Industry Awards

Along with our clients, project teams and industry colleagues, we were thrilled to receive multiple accolades at the 2023 Property Industry Awards – including being recognised as a Supreme Winner!

Capturing Wellness Through the Transformative Power of Lighting Design.

Lighting Design has the power to transform environments, evoke emotion, and draw attention to key design features. In this article, Richard Voss unpacks the power of lighting design, exploring the principles that impact positively on wellness. With a passion for photography, Richard has captured the corresponding black and white images in this article.

The CARE Village Pilot Success – Transforming NZ’s Aged Care Sector.

The CARE Village is an aged care facility located in Ngongotaha, just outside of Rotorua, and as the NZ pioneers of a recently approved care model, is steadily transforming the aged care sector around the country.

Ignite Celebrates Seven Internal Appointments

We are pleased to announce the internal appointments of seven Ignite team members!

How Innovation is Shaping Sustainable Design

It’s no secret that construction is an inextricable contributor to our global carbon footprint. As architects, our role in this is pivotal, with innovation enhancing our design-thinking and offering critical progress towards prosperity in the long-term.

Cam Brown's Final Ironman

Last Saturday marked a milestone for triathlete champion Cam Brown. His 25th and final Ironman competition saw Cam weather a tough, but ultimately rewarding race.

Picking up the Pen With Michael O'Gorman

With a wealth of experience across multi-sector projects in the UK, Middle East and New Zealand, Michael’s portfolio is extensive, to say the least. Following a recent 6-year anniversary at Ignite, we caught up with Michael to discuss his design experience across multiple continents, his plans for the future and how it all began.

Ignite at the National Retirement Living Summit, Gold Coast

In late June, key members of the Ignite team attended the National Retirement Living Summit at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast.

Cheshire Lofts - Launched to Market

Ignite are pleased to announce that Cheshire Street Apartment Lofts have now been launched to market. Drawing on Parnell’s industrial heritage, Cheshire Lofts bring a new style of living to Parnell.

Ignite Architects Join with Studio Design + Architecture

We're pleased to announce the expansion of our Wellington studio – joining with the acclaimed architectural team from Studio Design + Architecture. The move fuses our teams, inspired by a shared commitment to delivering design excellence for our clients.

Get to Know: Caroline Bartlett

Caroline Bartlett has been a dedicated member of the Ignite team since 2010. Recently appointed as Associate Director, Caroline is experienced across a broad range of projects including retail, educational and civic spaces, remedial work and healthcare developments. Get to know a little more about Caroline below.

A Place to Call Home: A Neighbourhood Benchmark for People with Different Abilities.

Drawing upon Universal Design principles, the Neighbourhood Living Design Guidelines were created to shed light on the complex housing needs of people with different abilities.

Get to Know: Theja Jayalath

Theja is an Architectural Graduate who joined Ignite in 2017. An integral part of the Aged Care team, Theja has also been an active member and leader in Architecture + Women NZ for a number of years, helping to launch notable events with the association. Get to know more about Theja below.

Ignite Appoints New Senior Leaders

Ignite are pleased to announce several recent promotions, welcoming fresh perspective into prominent leadership roles. The recent appointments recognise the passion each individual shows for their design craft and their commitment to Ignite’s clients and projects.

Hume Street Plaza: An urban link

As a main public corridor, Hume Street Plaza contributes to an important new chapter in Crows Nest's public transport infrastructure.

Build to Rent: An emerging asset class in Australasia

Tenants get high-quality, convenient living without the permanency and costs associated with buying; investors get stable rental revenues without the hassle of managing new leases every six months.

Ignite announces ten internal appointments

Ignite is pleased to announce the internal appointment of ten designers from our Auckland, Sydney, Tauranga, and Queenstown studios. The appointments include Mark Crean to Director, Shara Paulo, Fabien Leclercq, and Jose Dall'asta to Associate Director, and Caroline Bartlett, Enrica Flore, Nina Horvath, Rita Mouchi, Sam Castle, and Sophie Griffin to Associate.

Three Ignite architects achieve registration

We are thrilled to share that Associate Caroline Bartlett, Leonie Neuweger, and David Madsen have been appointed Registered Architects by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB).

Sustainability & technology: The dashboard at 55 Corinthian Drive

55 Corinthian Drive is one of the most sustainable new buildings on Auckland’s North Shore, but it’s going one step further – it’s encouraging its people to behave sustainably, too.

Szymon Gozdzikowski appointed Wellington and South Island Regional Manager

The new leadership role responds to the continued growth of our Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown studios.

Ignite announces new Sector Leads and Principals

Over Ignite’s 35-year history, we have continued to expand our team to deliver projects across a range of industry and regional markets. Following this continued growth, Ignite is proud to announce the promotion of five Associate Directors to the newly established ‘Sector Lead’ position, with three Directors also now named as Principals.

Kevin Adasko joins Auckland studio

Ignite is delighted to announce the appointment of Associate Director Kevin Adasko, who joins the specialist commercial team.

Shara Paulo made a Fellow of the NZIA

At a practice-level, Shara’s passion for human-centric architecture has seen her become a Wellness Leader at Ignite. She has been instrumental in the development of a wellness methodology and design approach, which considers how design might improve the human experience of a space.

Te Atamira recognised with Southern Architecture Award

Ignite Sweeps Seven Accolades at 2023 Property Industry Awards

Ignite Celebrates Seven Internal Appointments

A Place to Call Home: A Neighbourhood Benchmark for People with Different Abilities.

Ignite Architects Join with Studio Design + Architecture

Cam Brown's Final Ironman

Ignite at the National Retirement Living Summit, Gold Coast

Ignite Appoints New Senior Leaders

Cheshire Lofts - Launched to Market

Ignite announces ten internal appointments

Three Ignite architects achieve registration

Szymon Gozdzikowski appointed Wellington and South Island Regional Manager

Ignite announces new Sector Leads and Principals

Kevin Adasko joins Auckland studio

Shara Paulo made a Fellow of the NZIA

Three Ignite projects win at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards

Waitomo Bungy Tower shortlisted for World Architecture Festival

Ignite opens Queenstown architectural studio

Auckland to Receive Premium Hotel Experience

Get to Know: Michael O'Brien

Capturing Wellness Through the Transformative Power of Lighting Design.

How Innovation is Shaping Sustainable Design

Get to Know: Caroline Bartlett

The CARE Village Pilot Success – Transforming NZ’s Aged Care Sector.

Get to Know: Theja Jayalath

Picking up the Pen With Michael O'Gorman

Hume Street Plaza: An urban link

Build to Rent: An emerging asset class in Australasia

Sustainability & technology: The dashboard at 55 Corinthian Drive

2020 Vision: The Socially Responsible Decade

Tauranga: A Growing City

Urban Resilience: Lessons at Newport Beach, CA

Working from Home: Technology that Enables Collaboration

Rapid Tech Adoption Post-Pandemic: A Q+A with Ignite Associate & Group BIM Manager Jeremey Benseman

Placemaking with our Partners: Carin Wilson

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Get to Know: Michael O'Brien

Exemplar Changing Rooms for Manukau Heat Team Unveiled!

Get to Know: Michael O'Brien

Te Atamira recognised with Southern Architecture Award

Ignite Sweeps Seven Accolades at 2023 Property Industry Awards

Capturing Wellness Through the Transformative Power of Lighting Design.

The CARE Village Pilot Success – Transforming NZ’s Aged Care Sector.

Ignite Celebrates Seven Internal Appointments

How Innovation is Shaping Sustainable Design

Cam Brown's Final Ironman

Picking up the Pen With Michael O'Gorman

Ignite at the National Retirement Living Summit, Gold Coast

Cheshire Lofts - Launched to Market

Ignite Architects Join with Studio Design + Architecture

Get to Know: Caroline Bartlett

A Place to Call Home: A Neighbourhood Benchmark for People with Different Abilities.

Get to Know: Theja Jayalath

Ignite Appoints New Senior Leaders

Hume Street Plaza: An urban link

Build to Rent: An emerging asset class in Australasia

Ignite announces ten internal appointments

Three Ignite architects achieve registration

Sustainability & technology: The dashboard at 55 Corinthian Drive

Szymon Gozdzikowski appointed Wellington and South Island Regional Manager

Ignite announces new Sector Leads and Principals

Kevin Adasko joins Auckland studio

Shara Paulo made a Fellow of the NZIA

Tauranga: A Growing City

2020 Vision: The Socially Responsible Decade

Three Ignite projects win at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards

Waitomo Bungy Tower shortlisted for World Architecture Festival

Urban Resilience: Lessons at Newport Beach, CA

Ignite opens Queenstown architectural studio

Working from Home: Technology that Enables Collaboration

Rapid Tech Adoption Post-Pandemic: A Q+A with Ignite Associate & Group BIM Manager Jeremey Benseman

Auckland to Receive Premium Hotel Experience

Placemaking with our Partners: Carin Wilson

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