Whitaker Architects is a studio dedicated to delivering thoughtful, highly resolved, and beautifully crafted architecture.

Formed by Francis Whitaker and Ruth Whitaker after highly successful careers as leading design architects at Mason & Wales. Together with our team of talented associates, designers and technicians, our practice brings deep expertise and a legacy of design excellence.

With experience across a wide range of projects, from urban settings to some of New Zealand’s most remote and scenic environments, we create enduring architecture that is finely attuned to its landscape and context.

Through strong working relationships with our clients, consultants, and building contractors, we deliver creative solutions and high-quality, well-crafted design outcomes.

Projects

Explore

Coastal Retreats

Interior restoration of a beloved space for artistic expression.

Mountain Homes and Lodges

An observation deck created from recycled materials to honor the outlands.

Golf Clubs and Resorts

Seamlessly buoyant to inspire wonder and safeguard our ecosystem.

Clients

2024

Client A
Client B
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Client D
Client E

2023

Client F
Client G
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Client I
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2022

Client K
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Let’s Build!

From conceptualizing to constructing, we’re ready to design your architectural dream. We promise a client-centric approach that empowers ideas, eases concerns, and delivers quality craftsmanship we’ll all be proud of.

About

Contemporary Butterfly Roof - Queenstown Lodge

Services

Sustainable Design
Hybrid Spaces
Renovation + Restoration

Locations

Dunedin

Arrowtown

Recognition

Innovative Solutions
Architectural Advancements
Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Clients

Squarespace
Tock
Acuity Scheduling