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.
John McGrail
Principal
John has been in the industry for over 30 years and has extensive design, documentation and contract experience gathered on a wide range of commissions undertaken in New Zealand and internationally.
Anton Tritt
Principal
Anton joined Dalman Architects as a director in 2015. He is a senior project architect specialising in commercial and retail projects.
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.
Owen Lamb
Associate | Senior Architectural Technician
Owen is a Senior Architectural Technician and has been an Associate since 2013. He has extensive experience working on a variety of projects including education, hotels, apartments and community buildings.
Ross Sweetman
Associate | Senior Designer
Ross is an experienced architectural designer having worked on significant large projects in New Zealand and overseas.
Brooke Browne
Architectural Technician
Chris Keen
Architectural Technician
David Mead
Senior Architectural Technician
Erica Kang
Architectural Technician
Francois Zab
Architect (France)
Hayley Kesseler
Architectural Technician
Kirsty Hynd
Interior Designer
Lachlan Hamilton
Senior Architectural Technician | Technical Lead
Litiana Harding
Architectural Technician
Mario Luz
Architect
Susan Askew
Office Manager
Tania Edwards
Receptionist
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
There are currently no positions available.
If you are interested in joining our award-winning team please contact us.
News
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.
Studio Open Day
22 September 2018, 11:00 - 16:00
Dalman Architects Christchurch studio will be open as part of the NZIA Festival of Architecture on Saturday 22 September, 11:00 - 16:00 at
825 Colombo Street.
The Salvation Army Wins Civic & Arts Property Award
The Salvation Army Awarded Merit
The Salvation Army Christchurch City Worship and Community Centre was awarded Merit at the Property Council - Property Industry Awards in the Civic & Arts Property category.
Two Projects Win at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards
Russley Village Homestead and The Salvation Army Win Awards
Russley Village Homestead and The Salvation Army Buildings Win Awards at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards
Dalman Architects Appoints First Auckland Director
Michael Pepper appointed director
Dalman Architects is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Pepper as the company’s new director. He replaces Brett Ridley who retired from the board in March.
Awards
- Property Council NZ - Property Industry Awards - Civic & Arts Property Award - Merit - The Salvation Army
- Commercial Projects Awards - $5 - $15M - National Category Winner - The Homestead - Russley Village
- Commercial Projects 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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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