Our Team.
DCA Architects is an established design practice, operating since 1996 – with a head office in Rotorua, and a satellite office in Hawkes Bay.
Our projects cover the length of NZ as well as internationally, including completion of master planning of NZ $550M for Fiji National University. Completed works include a wide variety, demonstrating our adaptability and ability to listen, research and analyse. Delivering projects of relevance and function, with cultural and environmental sensitivity – regardless of building typology. DCA has a varied market share of architecture services; in the education; commercial; industrial; civic; health/aged care and residential sectors.
DCA Architects are a non-corporate, next-door neighbour, friendly group of creatives. Varied design experience across a range of project sizes and typologies alongside a vision to see past our clients means we understand that our projects can impact and change the lives of many. We welcome the opportunity to partner and collaborate with people to create transformational projects that improve people’s lives – now and in the future.
Darryl Church
NZCD (Arch), Managing Director

Werner Naude
M.Arch (Prof) University of Pretoria, NZRAB Registered Architect, Mem. NZIA, LEA, Mem. LEA, Director

Nick Chibnall-West
BAS. M.Arch (Hons), Mem. NZIA, Mem. LEA, Principal Partner

Julie Morrison
General Manager

Marie Fleming
BBSc BArch(hons) PhD, NZRAB Registered Architect, Mem. NZIA, LEA, Regional Manager

Nandia Lines
Int. Design, CPUT, LBP Des.2, Associate

James West
Dip.Arch.Tech, Associate/Technical Manager

Michael Leung
CAD Technician

Natasha Caple
BAS. M.Arch. Architectural Technician

Amanda Roborgh
Senior Architectural Technician

Daniel Bristow-Smith
Advanced Diploma in Draughting (Architecture) National Diploma in Architectural Technology - Level 5

Snezana Nena Milicevic
Graphic Designer, Marketing & Communications Creator

Maureen Simpson
Office Administrator

Chan Bupphanhakun
B.Arch (CPIT)

Paulo Silva
B.Arch (University of Architecture & Urbanism, Institute Ritter dos Reis). Senior Technician

Rocky Escobar
Senior Technician

Jacqui Topless
M.Arch (Prof), B.Arch, Architectural Graduate

Keegan Mitchell
Dip.Arch.Tech, Technician

Jaspreet Kaur
M.Arch (Prof), B.Arch, Architectural Graduate

Michelle Ye
Intermediate CAD Technician

Kimiko Genet
M.Arch (Prof), B.Arch, Architectural Graduate

Toni Brown
Junior CAD Technician

Ali Al Omari
B.AS
