Strachan Group Architects is a multiple award-winning Auckland, New Zealand practice founded in 1980. Known for its deep craftsmanship and first-hand knowledge of construction, the studio prioritizes sustainable architecture crafted with precision and elegance. Their work shows strong responsiveness to site, natural environment, light, and material, with a particular emphasis on detailed execution.
Their diverse portfolio spans residential, community, multi-residential, and commercial projects across coastal, rural, and urban settings. Strachan Group Architects are also pioneers in prefabrication and digital fabrication methods, and they place a high value on collaboration with clients, consultants, and builders to translate design ideas into beautifully built realities.
LOCATION: Auckland, New Zealand
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Nestled on a steep, native bush–clad slope with sweeping north-western sea views, the 1980s Pole House Renovation transforms a once-quirky knotty home into a light-filled, enduring modern retreat. By respecting the original foundations and simplifying complex forms,…
Nestled on a stunning Northland shoreline, Encampment by Strachan Group Architects transforms a rugged coastal site into a harmonious ensemble of dwellings and cabins. By thoughtfully blending existing structures with new landscaping, this project delivers comfort, sustainability,…
Back House is a charming retreat tucked behind another home, designed as a minor dwelling for a young family. This compact residence enhances quality of life by making the most of a sunny spot in the rear…
New Zealand bach living comes alive in the innovative project, Follow the Sun, designed by Strachan Group Architects. This coastal retreat at Langs Beach embodies the relaxed lifestyle that defines NZ bach culture—whether you’re spending a day…
Located on the leeward slope of the sand-dunes bordering Ocean Beach reserve in Tairua, Tent Beach house is set 100m back from the water’s edge with the brow of the dune just beyond the site’s sea-ward boundary.
The notion of the Apple Shed, derived from the Oratia area’s horticultural history and the visual cues of apple crates, developed into a collection of simple timber and galvanised roofing farm shed forms that respond to the…
This is a long-term home for a growing family and located in suburban Auckland’s North Shore. The site has a moderate western slope with an eastern road boundary and a double width right of way to the…
Continuing the tradition of refurbishment of Auckland’s heritage housing stock, this project is a re-interpretation of the ‘lean-to’ form. Traditionally used as service spaces, the ‘lean-to’ here is re-cast as living space, opening the house up to…
The Reef House brief was for a family holiday home for a Mum, her three adult sons and their eventual families. The site has extensive sea views from the northeast to the south and overlooks the rocky…
