For 20 years our focus has always been on enriching the way people live, work and play through architecture.
Services
Dalman Architects offers a full range of professional architectural and interior design services that include:
Feasibility studies
Brief development
Liaison with Territorial Authorities
Concept design
Preliminary and developed design
Building Consent and construction documentation
Contract administration, observation and quality controls
BIM - Building Information Modelling
People
Richard Dalman
Managing Director
Richard is the managing director and principal architect of Dalman Architects. His main areas of expertise are in development planning, brief development, architectural and interior design, and hotel design.
Simon Brown
Principal
Simon is a Principal and Senior Architect of Dalman Architects. He has extensive experience in commercial, residential and civic projects across New Zealand and internationally, and is passionate and committed to sustainable design.
Mike Pepper
Principal
Mike heads up Dalman's Auckland studio. He has considerable experience in large apartment, hotel and commercial projects in Auckland and Berlin.
Jennie Lee
Associate | Senior Architect
Jennie is a highly experienced registered architect and project leader responsible for a number of our significant projects. She has been with Dalman Architects for more than 15 years and became an Associate in 2013.
Ross Sweetman
Associate | Senior Designer
Ross is an experienced architectural designer having worked on significant large projects in New Zealand and overseas.
Mario Luz
Associate | Architect
Matthew Wang
Associate | Architect (UK)
Lachlan Hamilton
Associate | Technical Lead
Chantelle Puohotaua
Interior Designer
Chris Keen
Architectural Technician
Hayley Kesseler
Architectural Technician
Kirsty Hynd (on maternity leave)
Interior Designer
Mathew Green
Architectural Graduate
Neil Derrick
Architectural Technician
Paula Weir
Architectural Technician
Stephen Ducrot
Architectural Technician
Susan Askew
Office Manager
Tania Edwards
Receptionist
Tom Chapman
Architectural Technician
Careers
Dalman Architects is a team of experienced registered architects, architectural technicians and interior designers. We have studios in Christchurch and Auckland.
We accept expressions of interest from candidates with strong design, documentation (ArchiCAD) and contract administration skills to apply to a range of exciting projects, including residential, commercial, hospitality and hotels, church and aged care. New Zealand experience, a strong work ethic and a client service focus are essential.
If you are interested in joining our award-winning team, and providing creative and functional solutions that enrich the way people live, work and play, please send your CV and portfolio to us at employment@dalman.co.nz or telephone the Office Manager at +64 3 366 5445.
Current Positions
Dalman Architects is currently seeking experienced, creative and technically strong staff for both our Christchurch and Auckland studios.
If you are interested in joining our award-winning team please contact us.
News
Water House wins House of the Year Award
2021 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards
Water House was awarded Gold and Best in Category at the Master Builders House of the Year Awards.
Two wins at the 2021 New Zealand Institute of Architects Canterbury Architecture Awards
2021 NZIA Canterbury Architecture Award Winners
94 Cashel Mall and Oxford Terrace House have each been awarded a NZIA Local Architecture Award.
A win at the 2020 New Zealand Commercial Projects Awards
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel wins NZ Commercial Projects Award
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland wins National Category Winner award for Tourism and Leisure at the 2020 NZ Commercial Projects Awards.
Dalman Architects celebrates Property Council New Zealand Award
PCNZ Property Industry Awards 2020
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland wins Tourism and Leisure Property Award for Best in Category at this year’s PCNZ Property Industry Awards.
Dalman's Christchurch Studio Celebrates Award
New Zealand Commercial Project Awards
Our Christchurch Studio was awarded Silver at the New Zealand Master Builders’ Commercial Project Awards on 17 May. We were one of 8 finalists in the Resene Commercial Fit Out category.
Dalman Celebrates Auckland Studio Opening
New Britomart Office Helps Service the Northern Regions
Dalman Architects celebrated the opening of its Auckland studio on 7 November with a long overdue get together of old and new friends.
Awards
- Registered Master Builders House of the Year - Best in Category + Gold Award - Water House
- New Zealand Institute of Architects Local Award - 94 Cashel Mall
- New Zealand Institute of Architects Local Award and Resene Colour Award - Oxford Terrace House
- Commercial Project Awards - Commercial Fit Out Category - Silver - Dalman Architects Christchurch Studio
- NZ Timber Design Awards - Commercial Design Award - Highly Commended - Haus Espresso Coffee Kiosk
- Property Council NZ - Property Industry Awards - Tourism & Leisure Property Award - Excellence - Four Points By Sheraton Auckland
- Commercial Project Awards - Tourism & Leisure Project - National Category Winner + Gold Award Winner - Four Points By Sheraton Auckland
- Property Council NZ - Property Industry Awards - Civic & Arts Property Award - Merit - The Salvation Army
- Commercial Project Awards - $5 - $15M - National Category Winner - The Homestead - Russley Village
- Commercial Project Awards - Residential - Gold - The Homestead - Russley Village
- NZ Institute of Architects National Award - Chapel Street Centre
- Resene Total Colour Heritage Award - Acland House
- Resene Total Colour Commercial Exterior Colour Maestro Award - Hills Road Dairy
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award - Chapel Street Centre
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award - Knowles House
- Asia Pacific Property Awards - Best Hotel Architecture, New Zealand - Te Waonui Forest Retreat
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award - Acland House
- Canterbury Heritage Award - Commended - Acland House
- NZ Society of Engineering Earthquake Strengthening Awards - Highly Commended - Residential - Acland House
- Property Council NZ - Property Industry Awards - Special Purpose Property Award - Excellence - Chapel Street Centre
- Trends International Design Award NZ Architect-Designed New Home - Highly Commended - Sliding House
- NZ Institute of Architects Presidents Award - Richard Dalman
- Mix It Up In Pita Kaik Competition Peterborough Village - Filter
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award - Te Waonui Forest Retreat
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award - Franz Josef Hot Pools
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award - Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award - Crowne Plaza Queenstown
- Designers Institute of NZ BEST Awards - Finalist - 360 Restaurant and Bar - Crowne Plaza Queenstown
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award and Resene Colour Award - Stromboli Restaurant and Wine Bar
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award - Rangatira Apartments
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award and Resene Colour Award - McSherry Building
- NZ Built Environment Awards - Finalist - Sydenham Square
- Dulux Colour Award - Mantra Indian Restaurant
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award and Resene Colour Award - Dunedin City Hotel
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award and Resene Colour Award - Oasis Restaurant and Bar
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award - Dalman House
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award - Muskoka Cottage
- NZ Institute of Architects Resene Colour Award - Heaton Normal Intermediate Performing Arts Centre
- Dulux Colour Award - Dunedin City Hotel
- Designers Institute of NZ BEST Awards - Finalist - Lumiere Retail Store
- Dulux Colour Award - Hynds Pipes
- Designers Institute of NZ BEST Awards - Finalist - Dalman Architecture Offices, Durham Street
- Dulux Colour Award - Dalman Architecture Offices, Durham Street
- IES Lighting Design Award - Dalman Architecture Offices, Durham Street
- Affordable House Competition - Commendation - Housing NZ National Competition
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award and Resene Colour Award - Dalman Architecture Offices
- NZ Institute of Architects Local Award and Resene Colour Award - Flinders on Hardy
- Designers Institute of NZ BEST Awards - Highly Commended - Plaza International, Burbury's Grille
Articles & Media
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August 2021
Home MagazineFrom the green
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August 2021
Resene6 questions with Richard Dalman
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December 2020
AvenuesAt Water's Edge
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September 2020
AvenuesFor Quiet and Calm
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May 2020
by Richard DalmanMoving Forward Positively Post Covid-19
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June 2019
StyleChurch & State
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May 2019
StyleArt In Their own Right
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April 2019
StyleHow Architects Design
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March 2019
The Press / StuffCafe Chat: New 'Hole-In-The-Wall' Cafe In Christchurch
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March 2019
StyleA New Dawn
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February 2019
StyleNew Hotel Luxury
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January 2019
The Press / StuffGough Starts Work On $15m Terrace Parking Building
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January 2019
StyleThe Foundations For A Great Townscape
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December 2018
StyleConnection To Our Cultural Heritage
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November 2018
StyleDesigning With and For the Environment
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September 2018
Build and RenovateDesigning Spaces to Suit Lifestyles
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August 2018
StyleHow A House Works
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July 2018
HMRefurbishing Sustainably
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July 2018
ScopeThe Salvation Army Christchurch City Worship and Community Centre
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June 2018
Hotel Magazine20 Minutes... with Richard Dalman
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April 2017
NZ House and GardenBlue-Sky Thinking
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March 2017
Architecture NZDynamic Geometry: Chapel Street Centre
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March 2017
HousesRural Living: Sliding House
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February 2016
Arch DailyChristchurch North Methodist Church