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We empower the regions to thrive by celebrating and amplifying their unique cultural, physical, social, economic and environmental identity.

Ko tā mātau he whakamana i ngā rohe mā te whakanui i ō rātau tuakiri ahurei e whai wāhi nei te ahurea, te āhuatanga ōkiko, te hapori, te ohaoha me te taiao.

We believe our projects have the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone involved and anyone who might come into contact with them throughout Aotearoa’s regions.

Projects

DCA Architects of Transformation is a leading architecture and design practice with four studios across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our collaborative team combines experience and clever design to deliver innovative and future focused project outcomes.

About Us

Scale Careers caught Managing Director Darryl Church between World Architecture Festival crits to talk about Whare Waka – a project shaped through deep co-design, community voices and cultural knowledge. A grounded look at how DCA’s “With, Together, For” philosophy informs every decision, and our perspective we offer the next generation of designers navigating purpose-led work.

With, Together, For.

"Working with DCA, our existing building was sustainably transformed into a modern, thoughtfully designed space. From the outset, their collaborative design approach ensured that all perspectives were valued and integrated throughout the process."

Lara Thorne
Project Manager
Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Redevelopment of shelter for Ngātokimatawhaorua Waka
"DCA’s enthusiasm for a collaborative approach with all parties, the client, the school community, consultants, and contractors was infectious! With all being given space and time to contribute towards the building of a wonderful legacy for the Mangapapa Community."

Mark van Wijk
Project Manager
Currie Construction – Mangapapa School Rebuild
"DCA Architects demonstrated outstanding understanding, communication, and experience across all project phases. Their ability to collaborate closely with the Pure site team ensured smooth execution and timely resolution of challenges."

Murray Wilson
Director
Pure Construction NZ Ltd. – ACG Sunderland Senior Learning Block

We empower the regions to thrive by celebrating and amplifying their unique cultural, physical, social, economic and environmental identity.

We believe our projects have the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone involved and anyone who might come into contact with them throughout Aotearoa’s regions.

DCA Architects of Transformation is a leading architecture and design practice with four studios across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our collaborative team combines experience and clever design to deliver innovative and future focused project outcomes.

With, Together, For.

With, Together, For. With, Together, For.

"Working with DCA, our existing building was sustainably transformed into a modern, thoughtfully designed space. From the outset, their collaborative design approach ensured that all perspectives were valued and integrated throughout the process."

"DCA’s enthusiasm for a collaborative approach with all parties, the client, the school community, consultants, and contractors was infectious! With all being given space and time to contribute towards the building of a wonderful legacy for the Mangapapa Community."

"DCA Architects demonstrated outstanding understanding, communication, and experience across all project phases. Their ability to collaborate closely with the Pure site team ensured smooth execution and timely resolution of challenges."

With, Together, For.