from

Concept

C

o

n

c

e

p

t

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla, ut commodo diam libero vitae erat.

to

Design

002

to

Fruition

Our design approach

We enjoy collaborating with our clients, consultants and contractors. At the heart of all of our designs is our client. Being a small firm, we specialise in providing personal service, and tailor our schedule to yours to make the architectural and building processes as smooth as possible. We will work with you to realise your vision, and are committed to clear communication and transparency every step of the way.

This is a recent recommendation from a client whose new home was completed early in 2023:

"We planned to relocate to Northland at some point. We engaged Felicity Christian to help us.  Our aims were first, to find a suitable property and secondly, to design and build a house on it.

We reviewed at least two options. So that our ultimate purchase was on a fully informed basis, Felicity advised us on each property, taking into account site advantages and disadvantages, planning and zoning and all related constraints and restrictions.

Once we acquired the land the next step was to engage Felicity to design a house for it.  She was outstanding in doing so, always pro-active with many suggestions in relation to specifications and budget, site orientation, fixtures and fittings.  

The design met all our requirements, thanks to Felicity’s input which included recommending our builders, Modern Earth Homes (Sam and Sandra McGregor). They had an excellent professional relationship with Felicity who ensured that the project went ahead steadily to completion.

Overall, we could not recommend Felicity and her team more highly to anyone wanting architectural and project expertise leading to a great result for us as homeowners."

View Project Here

Our Capabilities

Residential Homes

Our creative problem-solving skills have enabled FCA to specialise in responsive architectural design solution for new builds on challenging sites. We provide creative solutions to existing dwellings including bungalows and villa that require alterations to reflect contemporary living requirements.

Whether designing anew build on a challenging site or refurbishing villa dwelling we create architecture that results in an enduring, warm and engaging environment for living.

our portfolio
includes

  • Newhomes – from tiny to large – in coastal, rural and urban environments
  • Rammed earth dwellings
  • Passive solar homes
  • Alterations
  • Outdoor structures

Our Capabilities

Papakāinga Projects

We recognise the significance of building on ancestral whenua and that structures are ways to make spiritual connections to the land.
It is an honour to collaborate with Matakohe Architecture and Urbanism, whānau and hapū to loan our skills and assist in the designing of architecture that is responsive to how whānau live and supports the revitalisation of their kāinga.

Our Capabilities

Community & Commercial Architecture

Our creative problem-solving skills have enabled FCA to specialise in responsive architectural design solution for new builds on challenging sites. We provide creative solutions to existing dwellings including bungalows and villa that require alterations to reflect contemporary living requirements.

Whether designing anew build on a challenging site or refurbishing villa dwelling we create architecture that results in an enduring, warm and engaging environment for living.
  • New homes – from tiny to large –
    in coastal, rural and urban environments
  • Rammed earth dwellings
  • Passive solar homes
  • Alterations
  • Outdoor structures
see our projects

Recent Projects

Some of our services

Pre-purchase Site Selection

Before you even select and purchase your site, we can offer our guidance and expertise, and consult you on design concepts and possibilities to help you make an informed decision.

Costings

There is no reason why you shouldn’t know what your build will cost you before the outset. We facilitate engagements with quantity surveyors to calculate cost estimations to ensure you know the cost of your design and build up front, and to avoid any surprises.

Find out more >
Building & Resource Consents

We are well-versed in the building and resource consent processes and have long-standing relationships with local councils. We are able to streamline consents processes for you and ensure all build decisions follow good practice.

Find out more >

Client Testimonials

No items found.
No items found.
No items found.
No items found.
No items found.