The Driving Principles that frame our design process
Our Team.
DCA Architects of Transformation (formerly known as Darryl Church Architecture) is an established Rotorua based firm since 1996. Our projects span the length of NZ. Completed works cover a wide variety, demonstrating our adaptability and ability to listen, research, analyse and deliver projects of relevance, function, environmentally sensitive and architectural merit, regardless of building typology.
DCA has won in excess of 50 design awards both nationally and internationally and on an annually consistent basis. Our designs have an edge that is in tune with the unique bi-cultural issues involved in designing buildings for New Zealanders and their organisations.
From concept to completion, the secret of every successful project lies in the constructive dialogue between collaborative and communicating people. We believe our projects have the potential to transform and enrich the lives of clients, inhabitants, public and communities.
We embrace the opportunity to partner with our clients and together we will continue our transformation of the world.
Darryl Church
Prof. ADNZ, NZCD (Arch), LBP Des.3, Member LEA, NZGBC Director of Transformation
Van (Werner) Naude
M.Arch (Prof) University of Pretoria. Registered Architect, Member NZIA, LEA, Transformation Partner
Helen Mossman
Bachelor of Applied Management, Toi Ohomai, Chief of Transformation
Nick Chibnall-West
BAS. M.Arch (Hons), Member NZIA, LEA, Project Transformer
Nandia Lines
Int. Design, CPUT, LBP Des.2 Project Transformer
Melanie Marshall
B.Des (Hons) Major Interior Design, Massey University, Mem. DINZ, Spatial Transformer
James West
Dip.Arch.Tech Technician Transformer
Karis Prendergast
BATCM, VIA University College, Denmark, Dip. Arch.Tech, Technician Transformer
Gina Donelley
Technician Tranformer
Jackie Pittman
Member (Intern) ADNZ, Senior Project Transformer
Eduardo Assis
Senior Project Transformer
Cameron Laing
BArch, BAS, University of Auckland, Mem. NZIA, Mem. Nga Aho, Project Transformer
Sharyn Bruce
Part-time Administrator