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Get to Know: Caroline Bartlett

Get to Know: Caroline Bartlett

Cam Brown's Final Ironman

Cam Brown's Final Ironman

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

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

Ignite Celebrates Seven Internal Appointments

The appointments recognise their strong capability and leadership skills, along with an ongoing commitment to Ignite’s clients and projects.

Ignite Celebrates Seven Internal Appointments

Ignite Celebrates Seven Internal Appointments

Picking up the Pen With Michael O'Gorman

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

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.

Ignite Celebrates Seven Internal Appointments

Ignite Celebrates Seven Internal Appointments

We are pleased to announce the internal appointments of seven members of the Ignite team. The appointments recognise their strong capability and leadership skills, along with an ongoing commitment to Ignite’s clients and projects.

How Innovation is Shaping Sustainable Design

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.

Ignite Architects Join with Studio Design + Architecture

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.

Cheshire Lofts - Launched to Market

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.

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

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.

Cam Brown's Final Ironman

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.

Get to Know: Caroline Bartlett

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.

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Tauranga: A Growing City

Tauranga: A Growing City

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.

2020 Vision: The Socially Responsible Decade

2020 Vision: The Socially Responsible Decade

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.

Three Ignite projects win at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards

Three Ignite projects win at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards

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

Waitomo Bungy Tower shortlisted for World Architecture Festival

Waitomo Bungy Tower shortlisted for World Architecture Festival

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

Urban Resilience: Lessons at Newport Beach, CA

Urban Resilience: Lessons at Newport Beach, CA

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.

Ignite opens Queenstown architectural studio

Ignite opens Queenstown architectural studio

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

Working from Home: Technology that Enables Collaboration

Working from Home: Technology that Enables Collaboration

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.

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

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

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.

Auckland to Receive Premium Hotel Experience

Auckland to Receive Premium Hotel Experience

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

Placemaking with our Partners: Carin Wilson

Placemaking with our Partners: Carin Wilson

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