T O H Ū
ABOUT TOHU
We are is a vibrant and energetic architecture studio that focuses on delivering innovative, and carefully considered homes with both flair, and personality.
We produce compelling, relevant, and well-detailed designs, and engage our clients throughout that process. We design buildings that builders like to build & value long term relationships with clients, contractors and various suppliers that we work alongside.
Following that we typically carry things through the resource and building consent stage, and can handle procurement, tendering, construction, and help take things all the way through to the final delivery of your project.
THE DESIGN PROCESS
EVERY project is unique. as is every client.
Pre-Design:
Prior to starting the concept stage a brief is prepared. This will be the basis of the project & design & something I'll usually help to develop. It'll include any specific must haves, pet hates & any other crucial information - giving me an understanding of how you live, how you'll interact with the building and tastes. This will, in turn, drive the direction of the design.
I refer to this stage as 'casting the net out'.
concept:
I'll then develop a concept.
This will include a whole myriad of plans, sketches, elevations, site cuttings!, colour samples, material samples & other items that explain the emotives, & the look & feel of your design. Its an exciting & creative phase of the project, where you will see your project begin to take shape.
All of this will be derived from the original brief & will reflect that. This phase will be underpinned by our design principles, & have our Respect of your brief is an absolute intergral part of what we do, & connecting it the design is the goal. Our iteration of your brief will
developed design
detailed design (aka working drawings)
About Us...
Kyle comes with 20 years of experience leading and delivering amazing architectural projects across NZ and QLD. He brings a hands-on, practical flair and a strong belief in letting a site, & people inform the design.
He and his team will then blend those ideas through the design process, and into the construction of the project - utilizing that wealth of experience.
We believe it is so important to respect the client's brief, and that ability to give our clients a true voice throughout the design process, supporting, and guiding them, as well as some fun is something is something kyle excels at.
He makes the process fun.
Feel free to reach out and we can take it from there.
talk soon
Ki Te Koe!!
KYLE ANARU
DIRECTOR
