Don Roy

M: 21 966 556

E: studio@sitearchitecture.co.nz

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Studio

More than just a design studio.
Site Architecture is a design based studio focused on unique, well-crafted architecture.

At Site Architecture, we take a collaborative approach to our projects and listen to our clients’ needs and aspirations.

A Collaborative Approach

WE LISTEN

We love taking a collaborative approach with our clients. Balancing your needs and aspirations we can develop a design to fulfil your vision.

Creative Design Solutions

INNOVATIVE AND ENGAGING

We can work with your ideas and brief to produce an innovative and bespoke design that will exceed your expectations whether your project is residential or commercial.

Awards

  • Regional Winner Hew Home between 150m2 to 300m2 - 2024
  • Regional Commended Hew Home between 150m2 to 300m2 - 2021
  • Regional Commended New home between 150m2 to 300m2 - 2020
  • National Winner New Home over 300m2 - 2018
  • National Winner New Home over 300m2 - 2017
  • National Winner New Home over 300m2 – 2016
  • Regional Winner New home over 300m2 and Highly Commended - Resene Colour in Design Award – 2016
  • Sefton Street Renovation Residential Alterations and Additions Regional Winner – 2012
  • Sefton Street Renovation Residential Interiors Regional Winner – 2012
  • Sefton Street Residential Interiors National Finalist – 2012
  • Regional Winner – 2010
  • Princess St Additions – 2010
  • Resene Colour in Design Award; – 2010

Testimonial

"Working with Don was a truly professional affair with loads of laughter and fun thrown in. His attention to detail and ability to create functional spaces whilst sparing nothing on design quality and elegance ticked all the boxes for our home renovation. Drawing inspiration from the mid-century and seamlessly blending it into our 1930s bungalow paying homage to the original building whilst providing the modern style and functionality we needed and, sticking to our budget, really did show his skill and experience. His communication, planning, and engagement with contractors were above and beyond which went a long way to making the whole experience stress-free and on time!"

Highly recommend, 5 stars!

Mike and Heather Gray

"For the duration of our build project Site Architecture consistently exceeded our high expectations, from both perspectives of architectural design and professional working relationship. Don achieved every single item in my three pages of design requests, delivering even more than my imagination could dream up, the end result being a quirky and classy, modest sized home with maximum capacity for function and enjoyable living.  There is no redundant space but plenty of space for relaxation,  the house seamlessly flows between indoor and outdoor spaces, and the beauty of the natural environment around us has been captured at every opportunity. As importantly as the physical outcome, Don’s expertise and advice was invaluable.  Throughout our journey Don’s accessibility, open communication, and dedication to helping us achieve our goals within our budget ensured we always felt protected, reassured and enjoyed our build process from conception to completion."

Fiona

Media

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Don Roy

of Site Architecture has had an award-winning career both as a key design collaborator in successful architectural firms and managing his own practice. He is a personable architectural designer who focuses on creating a warm relationship with clients in a trustworthy and authentic way. Don’s vision is that the designer/client relationship should result in a built interpretation of their personality, aspiration, and dreams.

After travelling Europe, Don studied in Wellington in the early 2000s and relished learning design, art and theory. These disciplines continue to inform his architectural design practice. He is drawn to architectural movements such Bauhaus, De Stijl, Group Architects and the Case Study Houses. Don is inspired by the essence of the conceptual idea shaping the built architectural plan, form, and architectural detailing, which informs his own creative process. He is particularly drawn to complex sites which challenge the design brief to respond in quirky ways.

His fundamental design response is to create a simple conceptual move, which is honestly progressed through the design development, ensuring the key essence is not diluted through over complication. He is drawn to natural materials and seeks to enhance them through clever design. Beautifully crafted objects and a “less is more” approach to living are themes informing his practice. He is intrigued by creating smaller homes which are rich in design, materiality, adaptable and flexible. Recently designing his own home, Don put these theories into practice to design a home that works and feels exactly as he always imagined.