Simple.
Authentic.
Close to
Nature.
New Zealand Architectural Studio
SVA Design is an architectural design studio based in Thames, New Zealand. We design residential, commercial and educational buildings across Thames-Coromandel, Hauraki, and New Zealand wide — guided by the land, shaped by the light, built to endure.
Begin a conversationWhat we offer
from first sketch
to final architectural designs.
Understanding what you want and establishing what is possible within your constraints. We provide feedback on feasibility and produce floor plans and 3D visualisations of what the final result could look like.
Building on and refining the initial concept, with detailed decisions about layout, materials, and basic structural requirements. We apply design and construction experience to produce refined floor plans and elevations.
Detail drawing and documentation in preparation for building consent. We liaise with professional consultants and collate all required documentation depending on your project needs.
Submitting all documentation to the council and acting as your agent throughout the consent process — communicating with council and responding to any requests for additional information.
Overseeing the building process from tender to completion. We prepare contract documents, undertake site visits, and oversee payment certificates and variations on your behalf.