AT THE CORE OF OUR PRACTICE ARE OUR PEOPLE AND OUR PASSION. WE ARE A GROWING TEAM of Registered Architects AND Designers who have come together to do great things.
GET TO KNOW OUR AMAZING TEAM BELOW.

  • Director
    BAS, M.Arch Prof (Hons) University of Auckland
    NZRAB Registered Architect
    Design 2 LBP

    Growing up in the rural Bay of Islands, Han developed a strong passion for sketching and design at a very young age which propelled him through his education and into a full career in Architecture. After graduating from the University of Auckland with a Master of Architectural studies degree in 2015, he gained valuable experience working in various practices across the field and led an architectural design team of 12 as a co-director before forming Shape in 2021.

    As a Design LBP and registered Architect under the NZRAB, Han has successfully completed a portfolio of over 300+ residential projects ranging from luxury town-house developments to private villas and large lifestyle homes. Residential Architecture has always remained Han’s professional focus and passion, as every project is a chance to design a building with its own narrative and story, bespoke to each individual client.

    Outside the studio, Han also runs several development projects in East Auckland and is a regular guest speaker at the University of Auckland’s School of Architecture. A weekend game of basketball is a must, and a minimum of two rounds of golf a week helps to balance out the architectural madness

 
 
 
 
 

  • Associate Director
    BAS, M.Arch Prof (Hons) University of Auckland

    Eric grew up in Christchurch and attended Riccarton High School before moving to Auckland to pursue a degree in architecture. Since graduating with a master’s degree from the University of Auckland, he has worked alongside Han and completed a large number of projects over the past 5 years, developing a strong collaborative design process together. Eric has led many subdivision projects, predominantly in the north shore, which has culminated in a number of design awards.

    Taking on a senior role at Shape, he brings a detailed approach to the design process and seeks to create thoughtful, well considered spaces that enhance the experience of its occupants. His characteristic sense of style and rationale in developing projects of differing typologies from start to finish honed over the years has landed him a network of clients who trust him to successfully deliver great outcomes.

    Outside of work, Eric’s enjoys getting out into nature to go hiking.

 
 

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR PASSIONATE AND DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO FURTHER THEIR CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE TO JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM. PLEASE SEND ALL CV'S AND PORTFOLIOS TO ADMIN@SHAPEARCHITECTS.CO.nZ