Ignite Architects joins forces with Studio Design + Architecture’s Wellington team

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Michael O'Brien of Studio Design + Architecture will be joining Ignite Architects as design director. — Michael O’Brien of Studio Design + Architecture will be joining Ignite Architects as design director. Image: Supplied

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SD+A projects: Wellington Regional Children's Hospital. — SD+A projects: Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital. Image: Andy Spain

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SD+A projects: BNP offices in Wellington. Image: Supplied

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SD+A projects: Upper Hutt Railway Station. Image: Supplied

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SD+A projects: New Zealand High Commission alteration in Canberra. Image: Supplied

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SD+A projects: New Zealand Embassy in Beijing. Image: Supplied

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SD+A projects: New Zealand High Commission in Ottawa. Image: Supplied

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SD+A projects: New Zealand High Commissioner’s residence in Ottawa. Image: Supplied

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SD+A projects: Pekapeka House. Image: Supplied

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SD+A projects: Whangamata Houses. Image: Supplied

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SD+A projects: Greytown Fire Station. Image: Supplied

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SD+A projects: The Hilton in Wellington. Image: Supplied

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SD+A projects: Queensland University building. Image: Supplied

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Ignite Architects has announced the expansion of its Wellington studio as it teams up with long-established multidisciplinary practice Studio Design + Architecture. The studio’s new space will be at 34 Molesworth Street in Wellington’s parliamentary district.

Co-founder of the SD+A architectural team, Michael O’Brien, will be joining Ignite in the role of Design Director. O’Brien says that when discussing the proposition to join Ignite, it was clear to see an immediate synergy between the two firms.

“This is demonstrated in Ignite’s humanistic approach, commitment to their craft and, above all, integrity, which has seen them cultivate strong relationships in the industry and become one of the country’s largest architectural practices.”

SD+A’s portfolio encompasses a number of prominent projects across the health, aged care, civic, workplace and government sectors. A recent project of note, Wellington Children’s Hospital, has been shortlisted for the 2023 Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZIA Wellington Architecture Awards.

“Ignite feels privileged to be combining expertise and drawing upon the holistic local knowledge garnered from these projects,” says Grant Armstrong, Ignite Principal. “Our expansion reflects our confidence in the strong reputation Michael and his team have cultivated, consistently exceeding client expectations.”