Dave Launder 09 401 2370 dave@dn2.co.nz

Nikki Launder 021 616287 nikki@dn2.co.nz

Dave Launder registered as an Architect in 1971 and was later made a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects for the quality of his work and commitment to the profession.

His career encompasses 40 plus years experience as a practicing architect, focusing recently on residential and light commercial buildings but with underlying knowledge in all facets of architecture. He has worked internationally (UK and PNG) and is constantly in touch with overseas architectural developments. Dave works in close collaboration with the Senior Architects Group investigating both procedures and skill development and is an active member of the Architects’ Forum. With a background in drafting and hands-on building in support of architectural qualifications, he offers extensive construction expertise and contract knowledge besides substantial his design expertise. Dave manages the Health and Safety and Contract Administration requirements of the Architects’ Act on behalf of the firm. (Dave as a serious off-shore mountaineer and sailor has had a life evaluating and managing risks).
He has won a significant number of NZIA and NZIES awards for his works.

Nikki is a Registered Architect, with both Bachelor and Masters Degrees (Research) in Architecture from Victoria University where she was also a founding Lecturer in Design. She has had more than 20 years practicing with NZ and Australia’s leading public and private sector architects (Jasmax and Bligh Voller Nield (BVN)) until recently taking on residential projects that deliver a level of crafting and commitment to design and client well-being. Nikki is most interested in pursuing a client’s best interests and particularly understanding how each client lives and designing a solution that is individually based. natural materials feature prominently and she is not afraid to be bold with colour, material and texture.

Qualifications: Master of Architecture, Victoria University Wellington; Bachelor of Architecture (Honours), Victoria University Wellington; Bachelor of Building Science, Victoria University Wellington