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The spaces we inhabit, the people we inhabit them with: together they satisfy our need, as humans, to belong. This kitchen, with its abundant natural light and interplay of soft timber, hard steel and homely treasures, provides a space for this family to thrive together.

Great architecture should always be centred on the people it surrounds – even the greatest architecture is nothing without its people. Allow us to create the spaces you inhabit for work, for family, for play, for rest. Allow us to help you belong.

The Van Dalen House

Situated on the edge of Whanganui, the Van Dalen House is a 3 pavilion, 2 story, country house. The plan and form take what would be a large house and break it down into pavilions. These pavilions allow the investigation of smaller scale fine features, such as the exposed rafters to the roof edge, the facings and sills to windows, and the timber slatted pergola elements over doors.

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Kitchen in Westmere House designed by Dalgleish Architects

Pavilion house designed by Dalgleish Architects

Interior of Gonville Library designed by Dalgleish Architects

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We believe that architecture should always be centered on the people it surrounds. Let's partner together to create the spaces you inhabit for work, for family, for play, for rest - spaces to serve you and the people that are important to you.

Exterior view of the Cracroft House, designed by Dalgleish Architects

Whenua : Whare

We value well-made, carefully considered buildings that have a relationship to the land. Our portfolio includes residential, both new homes and alterations of existing buildings; commercial, including medical and healthcare, community spaces, offices and veterinary; Interior fitouts and joinery, and landscaping.

"Last, Loneliest, Loveliest, Exquisite, Apart"

– Rudyard Kipling, 1922

Dalgleish Architects Ltd studio is located in Whanganui on Te Ika Au Maui, the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. The Awa, the majestic Whanganui River, runs from the mountains to the sea. The city is located from the river mouth along the river, running inland to Upokongaro.

We work throughout the motu (nation), with many projects and relationships in the Whanganui, Taranaki, Manawatū and Hawkes Bay locales in particular.

Featured Project:

He Awa Ora – Living River

He Awa Ora is a unique exhibition of ancient and new taonga (treasures) that tell the story of Te Awa Tupua, the Whanganui River and its people. The Awa and iwi feature in a narrative supported by taonga Maori, encompassing the past, the present and the future. He Awa Ora brings together ancient and contemporary taonga to tell the story of Te Awa Tupua, the Whanganui River, and the stories of it’s people. The narrative has been told using the voice of the river.

Featured Project:

Durie Hill House

Situated over a bend in the Whanganui River, as it winds it’s way past the city, sat a circa 1960’s house of modest amenity occupying a site of some drama. This house has been given a comprehensive reconfiguration, leaving only the roof and basic form intact.

Builder: Bob The Builder