Services
We are registered and accredited architects offering a comprehensive range of services aimed at guiding clients through every stage of their projects, from initial feasibility studies to on-site construction oversight. Here is an overview of our capabilities:
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We can assist clients in selecting suitable sites that align with their specific needs, considering factors such as preferences, timelines and budget constraints. Through meticulous site analysis, we evaluate topography, climate conditions, and existing infrastructure to provide detailed feasibility studies through sketches and imagery. Our commitment to Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) ensures that our projects not only meet environmental standards but also remain economically viable and socially beneficial in the long term.
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Our architectural services cover a broad range of project types. We begin with stakeholder engagement to understand the needs, aspirations, and concerns of all involved parties. Through urban design we establish principles that shape the physical layout and aesthetic quality of the built environment to ensure a careful integration with the surrounding landscape or a cohesive urban fabric. We understand the economic, regulatory, funding and programming imperatives that drive successful developments. Throughout the design process client drivers and sustainability remain a core focus, with principles integrated to minimise environmental impact and enhance resilience to climate change and natural hazards.
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We specialise in creating functional and visually appealing interior spaces that drive customer engagement by focusing on all aspects of the project from space planning specialist detailing and lighting design right through to material selection and procurement. Our expertise extends to custom design of specialist fittings, commercial kitchens, signage and brand elements tailored to the specific needs and style preferences of our clients and their customers.
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Utilising cutting-edge BIM technology, we create digital models of buildings that facilitate collaboration and coordination among various project consultants. From defining project objectives to developing project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), we ensure seamless integration of diverse architectural and engineering disciplines into the BIM model.
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Our project administration and project delivery services encompass the entire project lifecycle, from drafting tender documents to contract administration and construction oversight. We meticulously manage tender processes, evaluate submissions, in conjunction with our clients or a Quantity Surveyor and assist with selecting the most suitable contractors to ensure successful end-to-end project delivery. We have specialist systems that allow us to coordinate large and complex construction projects even in remote locations.
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Regular site visits are conducted to observe construction progress and ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications. We address any variations, discrepancies or deviations from the original design, provide guidance to contractors, and document site conditions for quality assurance purposes. We can also work in collaboration with quantity surveyors and our clients own project management teams to ensure adherence to budgets and programmes.
Through our comprehensive architectural capabilities and commitment to design excellence, we strive to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the unique needs of each client and project.
FEASIBILITY
We can assist clients in selecting suitable sites that align with their specific needs, considering factors such as preferences, timelines and budget constraints. Through meticulous site analysis, we evaluate topography, climate conditions, and existing infrastructure to provide detailed feasibility studies through sketches and imagery. Our commitment to Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) ensures that our projects not only meet environmental standards but also remain economically viable and socially beneficial in the long term.
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Sectors
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Our residential team relish with passion the challenge to realise the dreams of others, for living, relaxation, entertainment and contemplation, all manifest in a home which provides fine memories forever. Our experience includes the design and construction of many types of residence from ocean edge baches, lodges and country homes to multi residential developments.
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Our highly creative interior design and retail architecture team is renowned for creating many of the most memorable interior spaces in New Zealand and well beyond. We are passionate and at the top of our game.
Our team are specialists in retail design, hospitality, architecture, retail consulting, branding and lighting design. Together we have enormous experience to draw on for projects of all types and sizes from individual cafes or boutiques to whole shopping malls.
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For the past 30 years, Walker Cinema Architects has been at the forefront of International Multiplex cinema design, particularly throughout New Zealand and India. We have a dynamic diversely talented team ranging from leading-edge designers to very experienced cinema architects capable of documenting and administering a wide variety of project types, large and small.
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We take a holistic team approach with an integrated, total building focus to create inspirational and environmentally sustainable solutions. Focussing on and meeting our client’s expectation through close client collaboration is baseline for us- “we listen”.
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Determination of the feasibility of building site and overall location is often the first engagement on a project for Walker. Our work at this early stage includes general principles, diagrammatic plans and sections.
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Once the project proceeds, and feasibility has been accepted, we create our magic, developing the initial feasibility and creating options if relevant.
At this stage we create sketches and images to give the “feel” of the project. This is an essential part where we clearly integrate our clients expectations. This phase of work forms the basis of the design development. This work can be 3D computer modeled with fly throughs or hand crafted sketches to explain the concept.
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In this stage greater detail is overlaid on to the concept. At this point, working in conjunction with a Quantity Surveyor, we are able to design to a budget or give early expected cost parameters of various design elements for consideration. This can then be used for local architects to prepare construction documents, or Walker can fully document.
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Accurate contract documentation is essential to a successful project and we pride ourselves in getting it right first time. From liaison with the developers shell architect through to the final drawings issued for construction every aspect is covered. We produce thorough and efficient documentation.
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Administration of the contract begins at an early stage with meetings with the building developer. By constant liaison with the client and or contractor we are able to pinpoint any irregularities that may affect project.
Contract observation means we are able to provide immediate solutions to possible potential problems thus alleviating any worries our clients may have.
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Through all our specialist teams we have been commissioned to retro fit and refurbish many existing buildings and spaces. The extra challenge of these constraints does not hinder the final outcome, we would argue it delivers extra depth to a project.
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It is as a result of a regard for our attention to detail and available resources, that Walker have become preferred peer review specialists.
History
Walker Group Architects Ltd. has its origins as far back as 1932 when the original firm, Lewis Walker, was founded in Auckland, New Zealand.
“Originality is a welcome gift, but for that, how uninteresting this world would be. Yet do not let originality govern your designs too much, for the primary purpose of the bridge is its use. When that purpose is fulfilled, then it is, that your originality can be applied.”
— Lewis Walker Final Exam Thesis “The Bridge”, July 1923
The New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, Wellington, NZ. November 1939 to April 1940
“Pink House”, Mission Bay, Auckland, 1935