WHO WE ARE
Summit Architects is a boutique, remote architecture studio specialising in premium residential design across New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
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Operating as a focused, sole-led studio, Summit Architects offers a highly personalised and collaborative approach. By working remotely with clients and consultant teams, the studio combines clear communication, strong technical expertise and strategic site engagement to deliver high-end homes, coastal residences, retrofits and extensions, without compromising on design quality or rigour.
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Sustainability, functionality and context sit at the core of every project. Each design is shaped by its environment, informed by local knowledge, and guided by a clear, honest process that gives clients confidence from concept through to consent and construction.
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Inspired by time spent in nature and the outdoors, Summit Architects takes a human-centred approach to residential architecture, creating homes that are calm, considered and deeply connected to place.
OUR TEAM
David Walsh
Architect | davidw@summit-architects.com | Tel: +64 210 800 3139
With experience across New Zealand, Australia and the United States, David leads Summit Architects, a boutique architectural practice focused on innovative, sustainable residential design. He has delivered a diverse range of projects, from high-end private homes to humanitarian infrastructure, bringing the same level of care, clarity, and technical rigour to every commission.
OUR SERVICES
Feasibility & Design Advice
Our feasibility and early design service assesses site potential, planning constraints and project viability to guide confident next steps.
Working remotely across New Zealand, Australia and the United States, we provide clear architectural direction grounded in technical and local planning expertise.
Architectural Design
We deliver collaborative architectural design from concept to creation, specialising in high-end residential projects, renovations, restorations, master planning and new builds.
As NZIA and AIA registered architects, we combine strong technical expertise with thoughtful, site-responsive design. Our process supports both online and in-person collaboration, ensuring clear communication and a highly personalised experience throughout the project lifecycle.
Artistic Visualisation
These visuals are ideal for design development, approvals and client decision-making.
Permit & Consent Applications
Expert guidance through complex approval processes.
We specialise in resource and building consent applications, supporting subdivisions, developments and residential projects. Working closely with trusted consultants and industry professionals, we manage the technical requirements and documentation to help achieve efficient, well-coordinated outcomes.
Our Approach
At Summit Architects, our approach is grounded in clarity.
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Customised Residential Architecture New Zealand
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Quality Craftsmanship in Architectural Design
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Client Satisfaction and Trusted Architectural Services
Quality Craftsmanship
We are committed to design excellence and technical precision. From early concepts through to detailed documentation, we focus on quality, durability and buildability, working closely with consultants and builders to ensure each design is resolved with care and craftsmanship.
Client Satisfaction
Clear communication and trust sit at the centre of our process. Through a transparent, guided and collaborative approach — both remotely and on site — we keep clients informed and confident at every stage, delivering outcomes that are considered, refined and aligned with their vision.
Customisation
Every project begins with understanding, your brief, your site and your goals. We take a tailored approach to architectural design, ensuring each home responds thoughtfully to its context, lifestyle and budget, rather than following a one-size-fits-all solution.