At Stephenson & Turner, we create architecture that improves the way people live, learn, work and connect. For more than a century, our architects have helped shape communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, delivering thoughtful, enduring buildings that respond to their environment and the people who use them.
Every project begins by understanding the aspirations, requirements and challenges of our clients, stakeholders and end users. We take time to understand the site, context, culture and opportunities that make each project unique.
Architectural Expertise
Our architectural expertise includes:
Education buildings
Sports and recreation facilities
Commercial buildings and workplaces
Civic and community buildings
Heritage and adaptive reuse projects
Justice and corrections facilities
Public infrastructure
Cultural and community spaces
Interior architecture and workplace design
Sustainable building design
Education Buildings
Education environments shape the learning experiences of future generations. We design schools, tertiary facilities and learning environments that support collaboration, wellbeing and educational outcomes.
Our approach focuses on flexible learning spaces, future adaptability, accessibility and sustainability. By engaging closely with educators, students and communities, we create environments that reflect the unique needs of each school or institution.
Sports & Recreation Facilities
Sports and recreation facilities serve as important community assets, bringing people together and promoting health and wellbeing.
Our architects work alongside our specialist lighting, engineering and building performance teams to create facilities that are functional, resilient and welcoming. From sports hubs and club facilities to indoor recreation spaces and community venues, we focus on creating environments that support both participation and performance.
Commercial Buildings and Workplace Fit-outs
Successful workplaces support productivity, collaboration and wellbeing.
We design commercial buildings and workplace environments that help organisations attract talent, operate efficiently and adapt to changing ways of working. Our integrated approach considers architecture, engineering, lighting and sustainability from the outset to create high-performing commercial environments.
Team Leaders
Delisa Lovie
Principal - Architecture
Pip Julian
Principal- Architecture
Richard George
Principal- Architecture
FAQs
We provide architectural design services from feasibility and master planning through to detailed design, documentation, construction support and project delivery.
Our portfolio includes schools and education buildings, sports and recreation facilities, civic and community hubs, commercial workplaces, heritage restorations, justice facilities and public infrastructure.
Yes. Our architects work closely with our building performance specialists and engineers to create environmentally responsive, energy-efficient buildings.
Yes. We have experience with heritage restoration and adaptive reuse projects, balancing preservation with modern building requirements.
Yes. Our integrated practice combines architecture, engineering, lighting design and building performance expertise, allowing us to deliver coordinated solutions through a single team.
We work throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific, delivering projects across a diverse range of sectors and communities.