About

Founded in 2007, Karsten Architecture Ltd specialises in designing and delivering site specific architectural projects around New Zealand. We offer concept designs and feasibility studies through to planning applications, construction documentation, and contract administration services for both residential and commercial projects.

Our team is passionate about creating environmentally-friendly homes that meet the needs of our clients and we believe that design can have a positive influence for clients, the environment, and society. Successful design is built on supportive and honest partnerships with our clients, and we provide clients with a clear path through the design and build process.

Tony Karsten

Director

As founder and director of Karsten Architecture Ltd, Tony Karsten is a designer with a unique understanding of both the design and build processes. He spent several formative years in the building industry before training in architecture and this experience gives him a strong practical understanding of construction. Tony enjoys getting to know new clients and his inclusive approach has fostered many long-standing relationships with clients, builders and consultants and results in enjoyable and successful projects. Out of the office he enjoys gardening, cycling and spending time with his family.

Mark Turner

Senior Architectural Technician

Mark has an in-depth knowledge of technical and design aspects of architecture, and he expertly supports the practice with his knowledge of current building regulations issues and all technical aspects of construction. He has helped deliver a wide range of small and detailed as well as large and complex projects through all project phases. Outside of architecture, Mark enjoys spending time with this family in the outdoors especially yachting in Nelson Harbour.

Established in 2007, Karsten Architectural Design Ltd is a busy architectural practice with a skilled group of technicians. We offer a full range of services including new custom modern homes, contemporary renovations, council approvals, resource consents and 3D visualisation services. We work on both residential and commercial projects. As founder and director of Karsten Architectural Design Ltd, Tony Karsten is an architectural designer with a unique understanding of both the design process and the bigger picture of engaging with stake holders and councils to help clients accomplish their goals. He spent several formative years in the building industry and this experience gives him a strong practical understanding of ‘what works’.

This unique knowledge of building and design provides clients with a clear path through the design and build process. As well as running our busy award-winning practice,
Philosophy We believe that successful design is built on supportive and honest partnerships with our clients. We approach each of our designs with site-specific ideas and client-driven inspiration, working closely to create cohesive and elegant solutions for modern homes. Karsten Architectural Design prides itself on complying with ADNZ Code of Ethics.

Client Testimonials

Responding to several objectives I sought to achieve, Tony developed an outstanding plan that transformed my tired 1970’s era house into a thoroughly modern comfortable home that is ideally suited to my needs. This project was also undertaken while I was overseas and he helped me navigate the many choices and issues that arose during such an extensive renovation. I very much appreciate the work done by Tony and his team which has led to exactly the outcome I was looking for.

Peter

2019

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