Creative Arch Ltd

Creative Arch Ltd Creative Arch is an award-winning, multi-disciplined architectural design practice, founded in 1998 by Architectural Designer / Director Mark McLeay.

Our sister practice Te Pā Arch Ltd marked Samoan Language Week last week with this — and it's worth sharing.
08/06/2026

Our sister practice Te Pā Arch Ltd marked Samoan Language Week last week with this — and it's worth sharing.

129 apartments. The full building facade. A lot of work in between.Resolution Arch — our sister company — took on the fu...
29/05/2026

129 apartments. The full building facade. A lot of work in between.

Resolution Arch — our sister company — took on the full remediation of this 17-level building, enclosing the northern balconies with a curtain wall, replacing the fibre cement cladding, resolving the leaking junctions, fitting a new roof, and upgrading the eastern balustrades.

The finished building lets in more light, keeps out the noise, and finally works the way it should for the people who own it.

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Our Autumn '26 update is here, and it opens with the launch of Te Pā Arch. A dedicated space within our practice for wor...
22/05/2026

Our Autumn '26 update is here, and it opens with the launch of Te Pā Arch. A dedicated space within our practice for working alongside Māori and Pasifika communities, where the built environment becomes a way of telling stories that deserve to endure.

We're also unpacking the granny flat regulations beyond the headlines, and celebrating two project shortlistings at the NZIA and Property Industry Awards.

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As promised: the transformation.Seeing this St Heliers project side-by-side reveals the true power of great architecture...
20/05/2026

As promised: the transformation.

Seeing this St Heliers project side-by-side reveals the true power of great architecture. Dark, traditional rooms make way for a spectacular 750m² footprint of light, open-plan living and a secluded, resort-style pool oasis.

Swipe through to see the dramatic contrast between the original house and the finished retreat.

The ROKI Hotel is a world-class luxury hotel on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown designed by Sumich Chaplin Arc...
15/05/2026

The ROKI Hotel is a world-class luxury hotel on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown designed by Sumich Chaplin Architects. Fifteen suites each include a fireplace, bathtub and spectacular views, while the top floor contains a seven-bedroom suite with private lift access, balcony spa, sauna and open fireplace.

Three key hospitality spaces are integrated throughout the design: The Library Bar, a cosy wine and cocktail lounge; The Terrace, offering dining and drinks with panoramic views; and Essence, a fine dining restaurant. Each space is carefully resolved architecturally to enhance its experience and setting. A luxurious spa and wellness centre completes the experience.

The Creative Arch team worked in collaboration with Sumich Chaplin and were responsible for the building consent and construction documentation.

In St Heliers, this established coastal home has been transformed into 750m² of open-plan, luxurious living. Set on a ra...
12/05/2026

In St Heliers, this established coastal home has been transformed into 750m² of open-plan, luxurious living. Set on a rare site within one of Auckland’s most tightly held coastal enclaves, the renovation balances respect for its original street presence with expansive, light-filled interiors. To the rear, a new pool and pool house create a rare inner-city oasis — a private, resort-like setting made for entertaining. An epic transformation, delivering scale, luxury, and lifestyle in one of the city’s most sought-after locations.

Before-and-after imagery and immersive video content will follow — offering a closer look at the detail, scale, and craftsmanship behind this transformation.

Waiheke | Site updateSince we last shared on the grid, there’s been steady progress on Waiheke with bringing the projec...
01/05/2026

Waiheke | Site update

Since we last shared on the grid, there’s been steady progress on Waiheke with bringing the project into form.

Those views hold their own.

Diocesan School for Girls | Shrewsbury Building
27/04/2026

Diocesan School for Girls | Shrewsbury Building

Honouring the 1940s charm...
22/04/2026

Honouring the 1940s charm...

At Creative Arch, we make designing minor dwellings easy.Grab our free company profile and explore how your ideas can ta...
19/04/2026

At Creative Arch, we make designing minor dwellings easy.
Grab our free company profile and explore how your ideas can take shape.

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