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After 14 years of planning, the build of a unique family retreat is complete
Source: The New DCA Architects Dictionary 2024.
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No he Kakano iti e hua ana he mauri – From a small seed grows a mighty kauri
On the 3rd of March the Te Arawa Whare Waka opening was marked with a karakia and blessing. It marked the return of the Te Arawa Waka after 5 years of temporary relocation during the lakefront’s redevelopment. DCA collaborated with master carver and artist Lyonel Grant on the Whare Waka.
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DCA’s Dynamic Duo
Mulder and Scully. Frodo and Sam. Zaha and Patrik. We’ve got our own iconic one-two punch – welcome to Marie and Dan, heading up our Hawkes Bay office: the Dynamic Duo. They’ve hit the ground running and are straight into servicing DCA’s existing work in the region, as well as providing capacity for our wider…
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We aimed for the moon…
…but we missed. Although our eventual aim may be a base on the moon, in the meantime we’re starting with a satellite office in Hawkes Bay. With several projects already underway in the Hawkes Bay, it was a no-brainer to set up closer to the action. Our Hawkes Bay-based personnel are authentically local – living…
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Team leaders
As the DCA Team goes from strength to strength, we celebrate our recent role changes – congratulations to those who are advancing their careers and taking on new challenges and responsibilities: Werner Naude is now a Director in the practice; Nick Chibnall West is Principal Partner; Nandia Lines is appointed to Associate; and James West…
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Caring for our community
When the call went out from Lakes District Health Board (LDHB) to develop a resuscitation space at the Rotorua Hospital Emergency Department into a relaxing, comfortable room for palliative care patients, at DCA Architects we instantly put our hand up to contribute professional services and utilise our industry contacts: All the materials and labour were…
