Christchurch Architect - Residential & Commercial

We are architects in Christchurch, with projects in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Canterbury, Otago and Southland.

We design architectural spaces in the residential, community and commercial sectors. Our clients are homeowners, developers, property traders, commercial building owners, iwi, hapū and community groups. We are detailed, creative and passionate about Christchurch architecture and New Zealand architecture.

About Us

Our Mission


To elevate lives and communities through inspired architecture.

Our People


CA Architecture is family owned and operated by Casey and Te Koha (Tk). Casey, Tk and the team are passionate about understanding what you need from your home or commercial space and delivering solutions through creative architectural design.

Casey Curtis

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Te Koha (Tk) Buchanan

DIRECTOR

Graeme Woods

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

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Rhian Burridge

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

David Skipper

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN

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Modern house with large glass windows, wooden and concrete exterior, set against a mountainous landscape with cloudy sky.

Core Services


  • Show us your existing home or commercial floorplan, describe your pain points and ideas for your renovation we’ll find some creative solutions to help kickstart your project planning.

    More info - https://www.caarch.co.nz/floor-plan-review

  • This service is ideal for historic or recent renovations that have no architectural drawings or detailing prepared or avalable. It is more difficult for pre-approved buyers with a finance condition in their offer to get full lending approval without a certificate of acceptance or as-built drawings that match what is renovated in the home.

  • This architectural service is for smaller renovations where the local council may grant that the project is exempt from requiring a building consent, but to do so they require some architectural drawings and detailing.

    A building consent exemption should be a consideration for any bathroom or kitchen renovation, for the relocating of windows and external doors and the removal of potential load bearing walls inside the home.

  • Transforming and extending your home to suit your current and future needs as a family.

    Floor plan or layout review link - https://www.caarch.co.nz/floor-plan-review

  • Balancing creativity with practicality to deliver thoughtful feasibility and master planning.

  • We are accredited architectural designers of the Formance SIP (Structural Insulated Panels) system. Formance are renowned across New Zealand for making high performance wall, floor and roof systems accessible to new residential build clients.

  • From tailored designs for your dream home to investment properties, we guide you from concept to construction, working closely with you every step of the way. We love architecture in NZ!

  • Partnering with hapū and iwi to uphold tikanga throughout the design journey.

  • Designing spaces that foster community connections and promote housing equality.

  • Commercial architect for Otago, Canterbury and Auckland regions. Crafting spaces that align with your business, educational, and social objectives.

Case Studies

Through our case studies, you'll witness the impact of our architecture—spaces that not only meet functional needs but also uplift the mauri of the people and places they touch. These projects are stories of partnership, where our expertise and your aspirations come together to create environments that honour the past, enhance the present, and inspire the future.

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  • Modern house with wooden facade, large windows, and landscaped garden under a cloudy sky.

    Our beautiful home, is a testimony to the collaboration between client, architect, engineers and builder and we could not be happier. A home fit for its amazing location.

    Paula Barbafiera

  • Modern two-story house with large glass windows and a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a car parked on an incline.

    Whether you are looking for a renovation or new build architect to put your dreams into reality that make a great team. Highly recommend.

    Deb Thompson-bee

  • Modern building with a sloped metal roof at sunset, surrounded by trees and a paved driveway.

    CA Architecture's vision, creativity, and attention to detail are unparalleled. Their seamless communication and professionalism ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently.

    Bowness Built Ltd

  • Tasteful renovation in Wanaka, Central Otago

    The team at CA Architecture have been great to work with. Casey has shown a real talent for understanding of client wants and needs.

    Matt Voice

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Modern open-plan living room with large windows, offering a scenic view of mountains and a lake. The space includes a kitchen, dining table, and white sofas.

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