With over 30 years of experience in architecture, Craig founded Dalgleish Architects Ltd with his wife Sharee 21 years ago. They have raised their three children here in Whanganui, and now enjoy visiting their boys regularly, who are older and have left home to live in Wellington. When he’s not working, Craig looks after their property, spends time with family, …

Sharee grew up in Dannevirke on the family farm – beef, sheep and then deer – and transferred her financial skills from rural banking to architecture when she and Craig met. Along with their 3 kids, they live with a very spoilt dog called Belle, Zeus the cat, 3 friendly chickens called Jaba the Hen, Obi Hen Kenobi, and Hen …

Lloyd moved from South Africa to Whanganui in 2020, and was excited to join Dalgleish Architects and get back into the architecture field, which he is passionate about. Lloyd has brought his years of experience and technical ability to the team, becoming a valued part of the documentation and project construction and management process. He enjoys helping clients realize their …

Sidonio (Sid) has over 20 years of experience in architecture and interior design. In South Africa he has worked on a wide range of projects, from low-cost housing developments, apartment blocks, residential homes, commercial offices and shopping centers. As an interior designer he has worked on residential projects with colour, material and product selections, and on commercial projects providing everything …

Sarah moved to Whanganui from Auckland in 2003, and found the Dalgleish Architects offices while exploring the city center with her husband on one of their first visits as a newly married couple. She studied at the design school in Unitec, Auckland, majoring in Interior – a course taught by a variety of architects, designers and visual artists which allowed …

Catherine works part-time for Dalgleish Architects, where she enjoys the problem-solving aspects of architecture and the social interaction of a busy office. She lives in an old church hall that was originally constructed in the 1870s, but has since then sadly been subjected to many unsympathetic alterations that are doing their best to hide it’s beauty. It is, however, a …

The newest member of the Dalgleish Architects team is Belle – a 2 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who belongs to Craig and Sharee’s daughter. Belle is a frequent occupant of the DA offices, where she enjoys cuddles with the staff, licking their faces and ears, playing fetch, and eating Sharee’s slippers. She is currently in Puppy training school …

Ollie began working in architecture at 16, before completing a Diploma in Architectural Technology then returning to the industry.

Malcolm is an award-winning, senior architect who works together with Dalgeish Architects on a range of high-quality projects. He studied at the Auckland School of Architecture and began his career with Bossley Cheshire Architects and JASMAX before establishing his current practice in 1997. His studio has received significant national recognition, including the NZIA Supreme Award and the Supreme Master Builders …