Approach


Be at home.

We create spaces for life. For those who value legacy, balance, and the beauty of the handmade, we offer intuitive, tailored design formed from deep listening and mutual respect. Our approach is grounded in empathy, acceptance, and a can-do spirit.

Day Architects - Be At Home

Day Architects design spaces that nurture belonging, balance, and the art of living well. Guided by intuition, and craftsmanship, the studio creates environments, homes, workplaces, and gathering spaces that support holistic well-being, meaningful connection, and personal legacy.

Our essence is rooted in presence and enrichment: every detail is tailored to foster ritual, harmony, and togetherness. With a deep respect for clients’ stories, values, and aspirations, Day Architects transforms architecture into a vessel for identity and purpose. Timeless, soulful, and uniquely human.

We take client care seriously, and are there throughout your project to bring your dreams to reality. Working with us is a truly collaborative experience. Understanding our clients and their objectives is a very important part of the process and is fundamental to what we do. That’s why we place a high emphasis on listening, asking the right questions and enjoying quality discussion, to advance your goals and ultimately design architecture that truly fits your life.

With our hands on approach, attention to detail, and project care, our fees represent great value. We are proud of consistently creating legacy properties.

Designed for you.

We can handle your entire project from end to end or join where you need us. Our services include:

01


Masterplanning and Feasibility studies.

Masterplanning for subdivisions, and feasibility studies for land development. Design review panel consultancy services.

02


Preliminary design

Big picture concepts and ideas for contemporary new builds and sensitive renovations. Detail and outline specification sufficient for a preliminary costing.

03


Developed design

Detailed design including kitchens, bathrooms, materials, sample boards, colours and furniture design, music studio design.

04


Resource consent

Reports and drawings for resource consent application. Meetings with planners, design review panel submissions and presentations for masterplans.

05


Working drawings

Building consent drawings, consultant coordination, specifications, cabinetry, detailing, etc.

06


Tender documentation

Tender to selected builders to gain competitive pricing.

07


Contract observation & administration

Administration of contract and certification of payments, site observation and site meetings, confirming that what is built is in accordance with the contract documentation.

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