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Ignite opens Queenstown architectural studio

Originally featured in Architecture Now's 2020 Vision Series, Sector Lead Audrey de Filippis explores the increasing awareness of global citizenry and shared value and responsibility, including the role of design as we enter a new decade.

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We love to tell the stories of our people and our places through design. Placemaking is at the very core of our practice.

Gemma James: first year at Ignite

I like how I’m part of an innovative team that’s working to create better design outcomes for our aged care clients. We get to experiment within the aged care space and push the boundaries of what we know as ‘normal’ for the sector.

Gemma joined the Ignite Auckland studio in November 2019 after making the move from Melbourne. Since then, she has emerged as a key leader in the Aged Care design team and was recently promoted to Associate Director. We chatted to her about her first year at Ignite.

Originally featured in Architecture Now's 2020 Vision Series, Sector Lead Audrey de Filippis explores the increasing awareness of global citizenry and shared value and responsibility, including the role of design as we enter a new decade.

At Ignite, our Tauranga studio is playing an exciting role in responding to the city’s growth. Our anchor projects include the mixed-use Farmers development at Elizabeth Street, and the recently completed Latitude Residences on Park Road.

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.

Ignite picks up Gold, Silver, and Bronze for three projects at the NZ commercial project awards.

The bungy tower will be the main attraction of the Waitomo Sky Garden, which will be a world-first tourist attraction when completed.

Operating from 1 Searle Street, Ignite's Queenstown studio is perfectly placed to partner with developers, investors, and property owners throughout the region.

Newport Beach has a unique urban brand, which was built on the initial principles of its founders and the subsequent adaptation due to environmental challenges.

As designers, we're fortunate to spend our days problem solving and adapting to change. When faced with a challenge like this, our innovative thinking helps us create solutions, fast.

As the world settles into quarantine measures, working from home is starting to feel second-nature to many of us. Maybe you’ve found that the ironing board has a surprising range of movement as a stand-up desk, or that the cat provides some good workplace banter. Whatever your set-up, people around the globe have embraced this new way of working.

Innovation in tech is like any other business objective: once you have the vision for where you want to go, it is the users and the culture they create that will drive the change.

Hotel Grand Chancellor is bringing a new 12-storey hotel to Auckland Central, offering 191 guestrooms and suites for business and leisure travellers.

At its core, BTR is about placemaking. The design response must create a tailored, convenient living experience that fosters a sense of community and keeps people coming back for more.

We love to tell the stories of our people and our places through design. Placemaking is at the very core of our practice.

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

Gemma James: first year at Ignite

2020 Vision: The Socially Responsible Decade

Tauranga: A Growing City

Urban Resilience: Lessons at Newport Beach, CA

Working from Home: Technology that Enables Collaboration

Working from Home: Wellness at Home

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

Build to Rent: An Emerging Asset Class in Australasia

Placemaking with our Partners: Carin Wilson

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Ignite opens Queenstown architectural studio

Originally featured in Architecture Now's 2020 Vision Series, Sector Lead Audrey de Filippis explores the increasing awareness of global citizenry and shared value and responsibility, including the role of design as we enter a new decade.

We love to tell the stories of our people and our places through design. Placemaking is at the very core of our practice.

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Gemma joined the Ignite Auckland studio in November 2019 after making the move from Melbourne. Since then, she has emerged as a key leader in the Aged Care design team and was recently promoted to Associate Director. We chatted to her about her first year at Ignite.

Originally featured in Architecture Now's 2020 Vision Series, Sector Lead Audrey de Filippis explores the increasing awareness of global citizenry and shared value and responsibility, including the role of design as we enter a new decade.

At Ignite, our Tauranga studio is playing an exciting role in responding to the city’s growth. Our anchor projects include the mixed-use Farmers development at Elizabeth Street, and the recently completed Latitude Residences on Park Road.

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.

Ignite picks up Gold, Silver, and Bronze for three projects at the NZ commercial project awards.

The bungy tower will be the main attraction of the Waitomo Sky Garden, which will be a world-first tourist attraction when completed.

Operating from 1 Searle Street, Ignite's Queenstown studio is perfectly placed to partner with developers, investors, and property owners throughout the region.

Newport Beach has a unique urban brand, which was built on the initial principles of its founders and the subsequent adaptation due to environmental challenges.

As designers, we're fortunate to spend our days problem solving and adapting to change. When faced with a challenge like this, our innovative thinking helps us create solutions, fast.

Innovation in tech is like any other business objective: once you have the vision for where you want to go, it is the users and the culture they create that will drive the change.

Hotel Grand Chancellor is bringing a new 12-storey hotel to Auckland Central, offering 191 guestrooms and suites for business and leisure travellers.

At its core, BTR is about placemaking. The design response must create a tailored, convenient living experience that fosters a sense of community and keeps people coming back for more.

We love to tell the stories of our people and our places through design. Placemaking is at the very core of our practice.

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