News + Thoughts

We’re excited to welcome Erin Hallett as our new Director, joining forces with Natasha Cockerell to lead the R—A team.

Today marks a milestone for Respond Architects, as Director and Registered Architect Mark Gribble retires to focus on his family and travel.

Natasha Cockerell contributed to the latest edition of BCI Central’s Construction Outlook Report: New Zealand 2024 – a unique report which delves into a diverse range of critical industry topics.

The new Homestar V5 Design Guide, commissioned by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) and compiled by Respond Architects, has been officially launched.

The R—A team who worked on the new high performance classroom building – Te Whare Ako – for Windy Ridge School were honoured to be recognised with an Excellence Award at the Property Industry Awards 2024.

New construction methods are emerging that can shorten construction time, reduce costs and increase the as-built performance of new homes.

Natasha Cockerell talks to Pro Clima podcast about the importance of prioritising simplicity, efficiency and comfort in building design.

The new high-performance classroom block designed by Respond Architects for Windy Ridge School on Auckland’s North Shore has been nominated for a Property Council New Zealand 2024 Property Industry Award.

A great article in this month’s Business North on our redevelopment project at Tauranga Girls College.

R—A director Natasha Cockerell recently shared her views on governance as part of the Institute of Directors’ Board Matters podcast series.

Part of the Ministry of Education’s weathertightness remediation programme, Deanwell School are now enjoying their brighter, healthier, fit-for-purpose school hall.

This stunning Maraetai home, designed by Respond Architects, has won Gold in the Registered Master Builders Auckland House of the Year 2023 awards.

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)’s “Home of Football”, a modern, flexible facility with offices and public spaces.

Mark Gribble and Natasha Cockerell speak about a shift in design direction they took for the renovation of a classic Remuera bungalow.

We’d like to introduce three new Associates who have been invaluable, and who have excelled in their areas of expertise.

With Passive House certification, investing more up-front will see you enjoying savings and health benefits well into the future.

After seven years of hard work, the redevelopment and restoration of the iconic Takapuna Grammar School main block and Hall has been revealed.

Emma Fell, an architectural graduate at Respond–Architects, speaks on her Masters’ thesis which has attracted a great deal of attention.

Fiona Duffy and Wendy Ryan recently completed the Green Star ‘Design & As Built’ course. In this article they talk about what this means for their clients.

Now on the path to becoming a Registered Architect, Architectural Graduate Nickolas Morris talks to us about the advantages of professional development and the difference a Registered Architect can make to your project.

We look at one of the most common questions people have when looking to build a Passive House certified home: ‘can I afford it?’.

We’re delving deeper into the processes and information required to successfully achieve Passive House certification.

On a rainy Thursday night, 5 of the Respond team attended the Model Citizens event, part of the New Zealand Festival of Architecture, where they competed against 9 other teams.

Want to see your new build or renovation project in 3D? Respond’s VR headsets provide a totally immersive experience.

We talk to Directors Mark Gribble and Natasha Cockerell about what makes their architectural studio different, and what the future holds.

With a smart approach to design and a clear understanding of the market, Respond Architects has helped take Abercrombie Mews from site purchase to construction in just seven months.

When it comes to construction projects, whether residential or commercial, your eyes can sometimes be bigger than your wallet.

Repairs to one of New Zealand’s largest leaky buildings are advancing, its aluminium cladding removed and protective building coverings up.

With property in New Zealand still a solid investment, you might be looking at renovating or extending your property. Here’s how to make the decision.

Respond Architects deliver a state-of-the-art, 500+ square metre office design for Honda New Zealand.

The education of our children is of the utmost importance, and the spaces and environments they’re taught in can help or hinder the process.

A design response to a modern suburban environment that’s thousands of years old.

Stuff.co.nz investigates development going on in New Zealand schools. Respond Architects project at Takapuna Grammar School is featured.

A Respond Architects team recently attended the NZIA In:Situ 2017 bi-annual conference – here’s what they saw, learned and were inspired by.

Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking seeks Director Natasha Cockerell’s opinion on the Christchurch  Cathedral – repair or rebuild? Listen to the interview here.

NZ Herald interviews Director Natasha Cockerell on the challenges and pitfalls to consider when purchasing an apartment in an older building.

Delving into the benefits of Building Information Modelling – and what it actually is.

Director Natasha Cockerell talks about how developers can maximise their profits by making the most of their land area.

Cumberland House, designed by Neil Simmons in the late 1980s, is an exciting example of enduring modern architecture.