Thrive Architecture specialises in bespoke residential design with a deep commitment to sustainability, comfort, and craft. Every home we create is tailored to the site, the climate, and—most importantly—you.

Led by award-winning architect and Certified Passive House Designer Josefine Watterson, Thrive designs Eco friendly homes that combine Scandinavian design principles with cutting-edge building science.

We offer a fully customised design service that includes:

• Preliminary Design & site analysis

• Concept design

• Developed Design and Resource Consent (if required)

• Detailed design and Building Consent Submission

• Tendering and project procurement

• Contract Administration

Our approach is hands-on, collaborative, and grounded in real-world performance. We work closely with you to understand how you want to live, then design a home that supports those values—quiet, warm, efficient, and beautiful.

From compact rural retreats to full-family homes, every Thrive project is crafted to endure, inspire, and tread lightly on the planet.

Here are some useful link for further reading:

Why use an architect?

The design process

What does an architect do?