Multidisciplinary firm Studio Pacific Architecture has announced that James Wallace and Marc Woodbury will join the board of directors for the next 12 months.

Wallace has been a principal at the company since 2016 and has been a part of the team for many years before that. He has led projects across sectors such as residential, education, masterplanning and more and has conducted many Building Performance research projects. Studio Pacific notes, “[Wallace] is dedicated to strengthening his understanding of Te Reo Māori and Mātauranga Māori and is passionate about working with iwi and hapū on their projects across Aotearoa.”

Woodbury was also appointed as a senior principal in 2016 and has over two decades of experience at the firm. He has worked on projects in many different typologies, recently engaging in commercial and public buildings with a focus on sustainability and mass timber technology. He brings six years of experience serving on the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB).

Studio Pacific Chair Dr Helen Anderson says, “The Board is particularly keen to develop governance skills amongst Studio Pacific’s senior leadership team, so the associate roles have been created to provide that opportunity. Both James and Marc bring extensive senior leadership and project experience across key sectors including commercial, education, residential and community buildings. Their values and breadth of experience will help Studio Pacific continue to grow, to innovate, and to build a strong, sustainable future.”

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