What we do

Paul Clements and Associates is a general architectural practice based in Orakei, Auckland. We design and organise the construction of both residential and commercial projects. Here are some of the things we do:

Designing new homes | Alterations & renovations | Eco building design | Help for leaky home owners | Commercail and industrial design and refitting

Designing new homes

Starting your home from scratch is an amazing opportunity. But sometimes having a blank canvas can be stressful.

It is our job not just to produce the right house design. As architects, we are here to make sure the process is as calm as possible. So that you look back and remember the fun and excitement of creating a home that is just right for your family.

Architects don’t just design the house. We can manage the build for you too. So we’ll take care of the paperwork and find a construction team you can trust. And we’ll go on to monitor quality and control expenditure for you too. Working with us will get you into a home built around your lifestyle, faster. You can get in touch here.

Alterations and renovations

You don’t need a new home to transform how you live. Amazing changes can happen by looking at your existing house through fresh eyes. We’ll look not just at your house, but also how you live, who you live with and what there is around your home such as your garden, views and neighbouring buildings. We’ll listen hard and create a space that works for your life and your budget. Renovations don’t have to cost the earth. They just have to make you happier with where you live.

So don’t feel trapped by your dreary, worn-out or under-sized house, or leaky monolithic cladding. We love breathing new life into homes. Here’s how to get in touch.

Eco building design

Good eco building design and construction is at the heart of what we do. It isn’t just about looking at how to capture solar gain and minimise heat loss. We also regularly review the materials we use – both how they are produced, and the impact they have over their whole lifecycle. 

If living in a sustainable building is something you feel very passionate about, we can help you understand the true cost of different materials and steer you away from those options that put pressure on the world around us.

A building has a long lifespan, longer than many people. If you want a well-designed, environmentally-friendly building to be part of your legacy, please contact us.

Help for leaky home owners

A home exists to keep you warm and dry. When it fails, don’t despair. We can help.

If you aren’t sure how much of a problem you have, or you are looking at buying a home, please give us a call. As well as offering independent inspections and weathertightness reports, we can also prepare expert reports for litigation. We advise one of New Zealand’s largest construction companies on waterproofing membrane materials, and how to use them. They trust our expertise, and so can you.

If you already know you have problems, you have a terrific opportunity on your hands. Yes, you could just re-clad. Or you could give your home a whole new lease of life by:

• Extending your home
• Making alterations to existing spaces that just don’t work for you as they are
• Updating the external look
• Improving insulation to cut your energy bills
• Managing solar gain to make your home more comfortable
• Maximising your home’s value and improving saleability

There are lots of ways we can help you. From making a balcony watertight to larger renovation projects, please get in touch for expert advice and support.

Commercial and industrial buildings – new build and re-fits

For property managers and investors, we work hard to maximise the economic potential of your assets. Working through design, consent and procurement, we keep an eye firmly on ways to achieve operating efficiencies, reviewing running costs, using space shrewdly and maximising the return from your site.

We work on all types of industrial and commercial projects including:

• Rest homes and retirement villages
• Factory, warehouse and office developments
• Commercial interior fit-outs
• Early childhood centres
• Gymnasiums and public swimming pools
• Car showrooms and workshops

For a commercially aware architect, please get in touch.

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