More shifts in leadership have been announced today at Warren and Mahoney with the appointment of Andrew Tu’inukuafe as studio principal and Richard Archbold (Arch) as performance lead.

As announced earlier in the month, John Coop will take over as managing director for the firm on 1 April this year. Coop said of the new leadership changes, “In recognition of the scale and breadth of activity in the studio, we are taking a new ‘dynamic duo’ approach to the leadership of our Auckland studio.”

Andrew worked at architectural practices in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States before joining Warren and Mahoney in 2015. Currently, as a principal at the firm’s Auckland studio, Andrew leads the People and Culture portfolio and the Interiors and Workplace design team across the broader practice, as well as leading numerous projects.

Arch has been with Warren and Mahoney for almost 20 years and is a leader there already in many respects. In addition to being the lead on major projects like the New Zealand International Convention Centre and the award-winning ANZ Centre, he is a co-host of the architectural podcast 76 Small Rooms. Arch also actively works with tertiary institutions to promote public engagement with architecture. 

John Coop continues, “Andrew plays an integral role in the studio. His exceptional people skills and ability to form highly collaborative working relationships will ensure his success as studio principal,” and, “Arch has demonstrated strong leadership skills across projects and studio resourcing, placing him in a good position to take on the newly created Performance Lead role to support Andrew.”

The two new leaders will work to ensure Warren and Mahoney’s continued presence and strength in Auckland. The pair will will also collaborate to define and deliver the firm’s strategy within the city.

“Arch and I already work very closely together and look forward to strengthening these links through our joint responsibility for the Auckland studio and a shared focus on people and culture,” said Andrew.