A team that challenge,
push, rebel & wonder.
Wade Jennings
Director >Wade Jennings
Director+64 21 217 8054
After spending 10 years working in Europe on large scale commercial projects for the likes of Cisco Systems in Amsterdam, Barclays World HQ, Canary Wharf, and an extension to the Kuwait National Assembly, I returned to New Zealand in 2006.
My local work includes the multi award winning Green 5 Star office building refurbishment at 21 Queen Street, the Albany Stadium Aquatic Centre, International indoor sports and swimming facilities for the Pacific Games, motorsports developments, local government and civic projects.
I enjoy bringing my international experience to local projects across a broad range of market sectors.
Sybille Ruhl
Senior Architectural Lead >Sybille Ruhl
Senior Architectural Lead+64 9 222 3152
After studying Architecture in Germany, I went on to work in Ireland and then moved on to New Zealand, joining CPRW in 2002. Throughout I accrued experience in a variety of commercial, banking, office, communal and residential projects, enjoying the architectural process from inception, documentation through to construction. I am committed to producing quality design coupled with a methodical process in the delivery of documentation.
David Morgan
Director >David Morgan
Director+64 21 70 70 74
Collaborating with many talented colleagues and clients while working for some great companies over the past 20+ years has resulted in a fun filled ride. From Europe, the U.S, and the Middle East, to Oceania, projects worked on have encompassed workplace, airports, leisure, retail, and residential, as well as the design of a patented parking system for kick-style scooters.
Among a number of award-winning projects has been ‘Project Kingfish’ – Air New Zealand’s world leading transformation of the front of house customer experience. The way technology – animated VR especially – can better inform the design process, outcomes, and user experience is an area of special interest for me. As a result of this, I’m working to complete a master’s degree, specialising in Experience Design (XD).
I enjoy riding my bike, a bit of athletics, as well as coaching junior football & playing 8 a side.
Luciano Velocci
Senior Interior Designer >Luciano Velocci
Senior Interior Designer+64 21 074 2994
Ciao. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, I have been involved in all stages of commercial interior design projects from inception through to completion, including functional briefing, envisioning workshops, space planning, developed design documentation and construction observation. I believe that I am a proven problem solver and am passionate about achieving high quality design solutions which support client objectives.
Kirsty Watson
Senior Architectural Graduate >Kirsty Watson
Senior Architectural Graduate+64 9 222 3148
Architecture to me is about understanding the end user and how they want to experience the built environment.
It’s a team sport which involves collaborating with all the specialists and parties involved, testing ideas, and creatively solving problems within the constraints of the site, as well as commercial and regulatory parameters.
With over 10 years’ experience across a range of project types including residential, commercial, retail and education, I am committed to providing quality, solution focused design outcomes.
Ken Yao
Senior Architectural Graduate >Ken Yao
Senior Architectural Graduate+64 9 222 3134
I’m a highly motivated and creative architectural graduate. I studied at The University of Auckland and have extensive experience in delivering project excellence. My background is in large-scale commercial and retail projects.
With a keen eye for detail and a creative mindset, I strive to create designs that are both innovative and functional.
Outside work, I enjoy traveling to new places, experiencing culture, food, and architecture to be inspired.
Ninad Thavare
Senior Interior Designer >Ninad Thavare
Senior Interior Designer+64 9 222 3135
I’m a qualified Interior Designer, having trained in India and the UK, I moved to New Zealand in 2017. With 10 years of design experience across commercial, hospitality and retail projects I’ve designed and worked for a wide variety of clients across the UK, India & NZ.
I believe that great design is more than just good aesthetics. It is whether we are curious about the way we use space and how we use creativity to improve/create a design as well as life. As an interior designer, I’m always pursuing experiences in a creatively challenging environment. Being a designer to me means being an innovator as well as a problem solver.
I enjoy chess, cricket, sketching, and I’m an avid photographer who loves being outdoors with nature.
Forouzan Basti
Senior Architectural Designer >Forouzan Basti
Senior Architectural Designer+64 9 222 3151
As a senior architectural designer with over 15 years of experience in professional practice, both in New Zealand and abroad, I have a wide range of project experience.
My areas of specialisation include luxurious residential projects, as well as apartments, hotels, industrial and various other commercial projects.
I am also extremely passionate about eco-design and sustainability, utilising my creativity and architectural expertise to express my ingenuity in my professional life.
Lindsay Corban
Advisory Panel >Lindsay Corban
Advisory PanelLindsay has served on the Boards of a range of companies and community organisations. She is a former Director of KPMG, and a current Director of Ngatarawa Wines Limited. She has had a long-term involvement serving in governance roles in the education and not-for-profit sectors.
Lindsay also has her own consultancy that specialises in change management, working with governance bodies, assisting with the work of board appointments and CEO mentoring.
Tim Livingstone
Advisory Panel >Tim Livingstone
Advisory PanelTim is a Chartered Accountant, Company Director and Community Leader. He is active in professional, business and community affairs both as a Chartered Accountant and businessman, providing advice to businesses like CPRW.
Tim was made a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand in 2000 and in recognition to his contributions to the community and business he became a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2016.