LTD Architectural Design Studio

Did you know we have offices in both the North and South Island?

Operating across New Zealand, we deliver a full range of architectural design services. Our services include:

• New residential homes
• Commercial
• Multi-unit developments
• Masterplanning
• Substantial renovations and alterations
• Resource consents
• On-site services

If you have a project in mind, we'd love to hear from you.

Designed to feel open, durable, and deeply connected to its surroundings.

At Two Waters, the relationship between indoors and outdoors was a driving force behind the design, with each wing planned to encourage movement toward the landscape, lake outlook, sun, and pool beyond.

Grounded by a simple gabled form and restrained material palette, the home sits quietly within its semi-rural setting while creating a practical, low-maintenance environment designed for everyday living.

Photographer: Mark Scowen Photography

Two Waters, Mangawhai Heads

Set on the semi-rural fringes of Mangawhai Heads, this home for our clients was always about the essentials. A strong connection to the landscape, the lake outlook, and an easy life outdoors.

A simple gabled form follows the natural contours of the site, clad entirely in black corrugated longrun.

The home is arranged as two wings around a central garage, each orienting outward to sun and outdoors. A clear-roofed carport draws light into this middle zone while visually breaking down the roofline from the street.

The pool sits as a natural extension of the main living pavilion. Inside, exposed concrete floors and trimless white walls are softened by plywood, built-in cabinetry, and considered furnishings. A home ready for real life.