Hamish Shaw Architects is a contemporary, multi-disciplinary studio practicing in the fields of architecture, design and urbanism.

​

The studio was founded in 2014 by Hamish Shaw after 12 years collaborating with leading architects in New Zealand and Canada, on a number of award winning projects, across civic, commercial, residential, infrastructural and urbanism sectors.

​

Our practice thrives on complex project briefs, with cultural, social, commercial and environmental imperatives, across urban and outstanding natural landscapes.

​

Completed projects include Te Manawa Atawhai – Catherine McAuley Centre, Tait Limited Interior Fit-out and custom furniture, boutique accommodation for Wharekaretu, installation within exhibition ‘Thinking About Building’ for Physics Room Gallery, master plans for three South Island primary and intermediate schools, and a number of mixed use urban propositions across New Zealand. Our multi-storey Terrace Tower house is nearing completion onsite. 

​

Current projects include a large urban residential / commercial mixed use development, community centre and museum,  a number of bespoke public amenities structures, a custom high rise façade replacement, bespoke houses in suburban and rural settings, hospitality and hotel, and education projects.

​

The practice has recently earned national recognition for Te Manawa Atawhai – Catherine McAuley Centre.  Receiving a 2018 NZIA Public Architecture Award for the Canterbury Region, shortlisting for the National NZIA Award of Public Architecture, and a finalist placing in the Interior Awards - Craftsmanship category.