Guy Herschell Architects was formed in 2006 and is based in Nelson, New Zealand. The practice is committed to highly creative design, crafted homes, buildings and spaces which are innovative, imaginative and pleasing to occupy.

I offer a personalized service and bring energy, enthusiasm and a fresh approach to my work. I accept each new project as an exciting individual challenge and relish the opportunity to collaborate with clients, specialists and artists to achieve unique and articulate design solutions.

I am interested in developing thoughtful cutting edge ideas reflected in buildings that are meaningful and legible on many levels. I enjoy using materials in innovative ways and rethinking existing methodologies to create new design solutions. I delight in creating architecture that is unique, timeless, sometimes alternative, but always personal and founded in a meaningful relationship with the land.

I returned to New Zealand to live in Nelson with my wife Helen in 2003, having travelled extensively, exploring historical and current trends in architecture and working in the London studio of Foster and Partners. I worked within a Nelson architectural firm on a variety of projects encompassing educational facilities, kohanga reo, commercial and domestic architecture. I also have a specialist knowledge of hospitality and entertainment design.

I am a Registered Architect and a member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. Professional qualifications I hold are Bachelor of Building Science, Victoria University 1993, and Bachelor of Architecture, Victoria University 1997. Personal endorsements include the Award of First Place in the China Taipei International Design Competition in 1997 followed by publication in Dialogue Magazine in Taipei in 1998.