Who Abri Are

• John Durkin, BArch University of Auckland ANZIA

  I love to question, see things differently, explore ideas and reveal hidden opportunity.

  I do this through architecture and coaching, photography and writing — and by advocating for people to make their lives better.

  My golf is a work in progress, and my passion for Liverpool Football Club a certifiable genetic malaise.

• Nicola Ransley MArch Unitec

  I love creating things and architecture allows me to indulge my passion for all things design and to see that come to life.

  I enjoy adventure travel and am a keen scuba diver.

• Naomi Tate NDAT BAS Unitec

  I enjoy gardening and great cups of English Breakfast tea.

  I find the context behind the site and building fascinating, and enjoy the problem solving that comes with analysing each site and coming up with a unique solution that will improve the environment in that location.

• Penny Du Preez BArch University of Natal South Africa Registered Architect (RSA)

  What a privilege it is to translate people's needs and desires into a built form.

  I believe that when your heart, head and hands are aligned, you can create amazing beauty in all forms.

  I love the built environment and I am aware of its impact on our lives, therefore it is important to execute our work with skill, diligence and intuition.

  I enjoy travel and reading, but my passion is growing, developing and loving my children.

• Larissa Stevenson NDAT BSc University of Otago

  I enjoy hiking, travel, learning about different cultures, and spending time with friends and family.

  I appreciate that every project is unique, and enjoy the problem solving phase that takes place, to turn an idea into reality.

• Jonathan Lapham M.Arch (Prof) B.Bldg.Arts NMMU Registered Architect (RSA)

  I am committed to providing innovative design solutions that result from a highly investigated design process and a studied analysis of construction methods. I strive to enrich experience of space, light, context, materials & craftsmanship through the experience of architecture.

  Outside of architecture, I enjoy playing golf, travelling and time with my family.

• Sam Lawrence, BArch Unitec

  I believe that our lives and the built environment can be improved by functional beauty, by way of thoughtful, quality design on all scale.

  I have a passion for all facets of design, and enjoy using mechanical and physical mediums to explore and solve problems.

  I'm a fan of Charles & Ray Eames for their masterful integration of mechanical simplicity, function and beauty, and have a fascination with Saabs and their alternative yet logical approach to design and engineering.

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