DCA Architects of Transformation are a company proudly founded in Rotorua, in 1996 by Darryl Church.

Over the past three decades DCA has grown and evolved, making a notable impact on the built environment in New Zealand. We’re also recognised internationally as a leading award-winning architectural practice for business, innovations and creating buildings that respond to their landscape, culture, community and clients’ requirements.

We welcome the opportunity to partner and collaborate with people to create transformational projects that improve people’s lives – now and in the future.

Vision.

Generational transformation of regional communities.

Te huringa reanga o ngā hapori ā-rohe

 

Mission.

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.

Our Values.

We work by living our six core values:

Open Ears and Open Minds.

We are a partner and collaborator, we listen first and design second.

Kia areare ngā taringa, kia wherwhera hoki te hinengaro

Design is in our DNA.

We have passion and love what we do.

Kei tō mātau pītau ira te hoahoa

Lifelong Learners.

We never stop learning. Our pursuit of knowledge is relentless, so we remain relevant and future focussed.

He mutunga kore tō te ako

Quality Relationships.

We value relationships and work hard on developing and maintaining them.

Ngā whanaungatanga kounga

We See Things Differently.

Question, question, question, to ensure status quo is not the default response. It’s our duty to explore and highlight options and alternatives for consideration. Only then can we progress.

He motuhake tā mātau e kite nei

Design for the Future.

Our focus is an overarching holistic approach of designing enduring buildings, that can be remodelled and re-purposed in the future with minimal cost and waste.

Hoahoatia mō te āpōpō te take

Our Expertise.

Our team of experts are committed to achieving successful outcomes. We have a proven track record and extensive expertise in the following areas:

    • Concept Design

    • Design Development

    • Documentation

    • Mana Whenua Collaboration

    • Contract Administration

    • BIM and BIM Management

    • Model Making

    • High Quality Renders & Video

    • Refurbishment

    • Sustainable Design

    • Building Systems

    • Modular Design

    • Mana Whenua Collaboration

    • Te Ao Māori approach

    • Collaboration with cultural experts, advisors and community.

    • Artist partnerships

    • Indigenous design integration

    • Relationship focused

    • Green Star Accredited Professionals

    • Sustainable Design

    • Homestar Accredited

    • Passive House Certified Professional

    • Passive Energy Systems

    • Life-cycle Carbon Analysis

    • Master Planning

    • Urban Design Guidelines

    • Education Planning

    • Mixed Use Development

    • Feasibility Studies

    • Crowd Management

    • Infrastructure

    • Landscaping

    • Full-service capability

    • Responsive design

    • Commercial + Workplace

    • Living

    • Education

    • Spaces for the future

    • Corporate Identities

    • Signage

    • Wayfinding

    • Commercial

    • Civic and community

    • Education

    • Multi-Residential

    • Health

    • Hotels and hospitality

    • Residential

    • Workplace

    • Interiors

  • Rotorua Chamber Business Awards

    • 2024 Finalist – Outstanding Contribution to Rotorua

    • 2019 Supreme Award Winner – all categories

    • 2019 Winner – Excellence in Property, Construction & Manufacturing