About
Origin Architecture is a practical architectural design studio, we approach the design process carefully to ensure that our design remains within our clients budget.
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Origin offers a full list of architectural services including:
- Architectural design
- Feasibility studies
- Concept design
- Resource Consents
- Building Consents
We have experience in all types of projects including:
- Residential
- Renovation and extensions
- Heritage buildings
- Interior design
- Bathrooms and kitchens
- Commercial
The practice is led by architectural designer Leigh who has over 20 years experience, Leigh is also a Licensed Building Practitioner (design level 2) to give you the confidence you are in safe hands.
Feel free to contact us today to discuss our process and how we can help you with your project no matter how large or small.
Leigh Garner
48 Fourth AvenueKingsland
Auckland 1021
Credentials
Projects
Origin Home Plan Designs
At Origin Architecture, we offer a stunning collection of architecturally designed modular home plans, providing a cost-effective and flexible solution for homeowners across Auckland, Queenstown, and New Zealand. Our pre-designed homes combine exceptional aesthetics with smart, functional layouts, ensuring a seamless balance of style, performance, and affordability. Each home design in our collection is fully customisable, allowing you to tailor the layout, finishes, and specifications to suit your budget, lifestyle, and site conditions. By reducing upfront design costs, we make it easier to achieve a high-quality, architecturally designed home while enabling early-stage cost analysis for better financial planning. Whether you're building a sustainable, energy-efficient home or seeking a bespoke off-the-plan design, Origin Architecture delivers innovative solutions to bring your dream home to life.
Resort style deck
Our client wanted to extend their living space with a resort style enclosed deck, with high end finishes and a deck that can be fully enclosed or opened for all weather use.
Moving on up!
This project involved creating an entire new second floor to an existing 1 bedroom home, we carefully converted this 1 bedroom house to a 4 bedroom generous family home.
Remuera Extension
Business at the front, party time at the back! This remarkable development seamlessly integrates the original front of the villa with a modern and contemporary rear extension, offering a harmonious blend of classic charm and contemporary living. Step inside and discover the heart of the home—a stunning open plan kitchen, living, and dining space, thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of the modern family. The spacious layout provides a perfect setting for both everyday living and entertaining guests. With its seamless connection to the outdoors, a large covered deck creates an inviting extension of the living space, offering ample room for outdoor relaxation and enjoyment. The covered louvred roof of the deck provides versatility, allowing you to enjoy the space in any weather. Whether you desire an open-air experience or a sheltered retreat, you can effortlessly adjust the roof to suit your preferences, providing ultimate comfort throughout the seasons. Incorporating large full-height windows and doors, this renovation maximizes the infusion of natural daylight, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout the home. The interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces creates a sense of expansiveness and connection with nature, enhancing the overall ambiance. Furthermore, the upper and basement levels have undergone a modernization process to optimize the floor layout. These updates ensure that every square foot of the villa is utilized effectively, offering a functional and efficient living environment that meets the demands of contemporary lifestyles..
Grey Lynn Modern Home
This stunning home is a masterpiece of modern design, featuring bold metal black cladding with clean lines and geometry that stand out in the local neighborhood. The house is composed of two separated pavilions with sharp roof forms that create a sense of drama and sophistication. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a spacious and open-plan interior that's perfect for modern family living. The large feature metal staircase is a central feature of the home, leading up to the upper level. The internal open courtyard with a green wall provides a stunning focal point, and the large opening glass roof floods the space with natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The sunken lounge is a comfortable place to relax, featuring natural cedar interior that adds warmth to the space. The lounge connects seamlessly with the outdoor area, which features a large outdoor room with a retractable roof, perfect for entertaining and having a BBQ. This space connects to the large family heated outdoor pool and bespoke pool house, creating the perfect outdoor oasis for family fun and relaxation. The design of this luxury modern family home in Grey Lynn, Auckland is a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living, with the use of natural materials and tones creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the home. The bold use of metal black cladding, clean lines, and geometry creates a sense of drama and sophistication, while the spacious interior and outdoor area provide the perfect space for modern family living.
Modern bathroom- Ponsonby
This modern bathroom renovation was designed by our interiors team for an existing heritage villa.
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Lachlan Wilkinson
We’ve been working with Leigh and Denim at Origin Interiors for some time now, and their attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism truly set them apart. Their expertise and passion for design shine through in every project, and they consistently go above and beyond to deliver outstanding results. If you're looking for a top-tier architect and interior design studio, Origin Interiors should be your go-to!
Sandy Geyer
Through my experience, Leigh was always responsive, attentive to detail, attention to personal preferences and reliable through a difficult process. I would highly recommend his services.
Steven Ren
Our house is located on Bassett Rd, Remuera. Our friends' house renovation was designed by Origin, and when we saw their house, it was fantastic and very appealing. They recommended Origin to us. After communicating with several architectural firms, we found that the boss and architectural designer, Leigh, were very much in line with our renovation ideas, aiming to preserve the old house's style while infusing it with modern design elements. Leigh is a dedicated architectural designer and boss. His design style is excellent and meets contemporary standards. They handle everything very well. I highly recommend anyone looking to renovate or design their house to choose Origin; it will definitely save you a lot of stress and make your new house a reality. Reply: Thanks Steven! we absolutely loved working with you and Amy to make your dream home come true!
Trudi James
After a bad start with a Building firm that went under, Leigh went out of his way to get my permit across the line. Today I am happy to say we made it. I can not thank Leigh and the Origin team enough. You Rock. I would absolutely recommend this Company. Reply: thankyou Trudi, you have been fantastic to work with and we are excited to see your project progress.
Rarebirds Interiors
Rarebirds work have worked with Leigh and his team on a number of projects. We cant begin to explain what a delight they have been to work with. Leigh is both professional and friendly and communicates concisely with both ourselves and our clients. He's our first port of call for anything architectural for our projects.
Ruby Kolesky
Leigh and his team are easy to work with. I got very clear guidelines of what to expect upfront at each stage along with associated pricing, so I didn’t have to worry about that side. Throughout the process we had logical touch points to give feedback and this worked well for us. Having coke 3 different pieces of work with Origin now, I can confidently recommend them.
