Felicity Brenchley is a Mahurangi-based Architect and Glass/ Ceramic Artist. She is a co-founder of ĀKAU, a not-for-profit organisation based in Kaikohe that engages young people in the design of local projects. Her current role involves translating conceptual ideas generated through ĀKAU’s unique papamahi process into Architecture and she advocates for the authentic inclusion of community voice in public projects. She is also Principal Architect of Felicity Brenchley Architects, focusing primarily on bespoke residential projects.