Architects put construction upswing in Context

Architects put construction upswing in Context

Auckland and Christchurch based Context Architects has made two new appointments and announces two promotions this month. “It’s a sign of increasing activity in the residential sector, particularly in medium and high-density development,” explains Director and practice founder Stephen Voyle. “Our retail and commercial clients’ requirements continue to increase and we’re also developing new relationships in these spaces.”

Architect Madeline Sharpe joins Context from heading up masterplanning for housing developments at Long Bay, Hobsonville and Glenn Innes. Her regulatory and commercial nous will complement the team’s work on large, mixed-use projects. On the retail and interiors side of the business Context welcomes Sahabeh Tahmasebi; formerly design manager at a commercial and retail interiors consultancy. Sahabeh will work with Context’s large retail and corporate clients on national projects.

The ten-year-old practice promotes Anton Fenwick and Nick Chan to associate roles, part of its commitment to developing its architects’ careers. Anton has extensive experience in the medium and high-density residential sector in NZ and the UK, and is currently leading a major residential development in Albany as well as overseeing TV3’s The Block NZ. “And Nick Chan, as well as being a skilled design and construction manager,” explains Stephen Voyle, “speaks five languages - a boon for our off-shore clients.”

Context is a New Zealand Institute of Architects’ practice and works nationally and internationally from offices in Auckland and Christchurch.

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