Jessop Architects

02/09/2026

WE’RE HIRING - come design with us.

Jessop Architects + COOLHOUSE are looking for an Experienced Architect or Architectural Technician to join our award-winning Auckland practice.

This is a full-time, Auckland-based role for an experienced architectural professional ready to become part of the team and work across projects for both Jessop Architects and COOLHOUSE.

The role:
Experienced Architect / Architectural Technician
8-10 years experience
📍 Auckland, NZ
⏱ Full-time
⚡ Immediate start

Ready for your next move? View the full role and apply via SEEK.

01/09/2026

WE’RE HIRING — COME DESIGN WITH US.

CoolHouse / Jessop Architects is looking for an experienced Architect or Architectural Technician to join our award-winning Auckland practice.

Based in our vibrant, modern studio near Ponsonby Road, you’ll work across exceptional high-end bespoke homes and multi-residential projects alongside a supportive, collaborative team.

We’re looking for someone with strong New Zealand experience, excellent Archicad skills and the confidence to take great ideas through design, consent, documentation and construction.

An immediate start is available.

View the full role and apply through SEEK.
https://nz.seek.com/job/94320826

11/07/2026

Render vs Reality at Sailors’ neighbour 🌊

There really isn’t much better than seeing a design move from the screen into the real world. There’s something special about watching it all come together.

03/07/2026

Looking for a beautiful office in a great central location?

Contact us
[email protected]

27/06/2026

A coastal retreat in Waipū, shaped by the land itself.⁠
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Two sculptural pavilions, a palette grounded in the natural textures of stone, cedar, and concrete, and a layout designed to embrace views from every room.

20/06/2026

Coastal textures throughout 🌊

One of our more recently completed projects. So awesome to see it all come together, and a great team to work alongside!




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07/06/2026

Coastal tones brought inside.

A palette inspired by the surrounding coastline create a seamless connection between inside and out.

15/05/2026

An Architect’s Own Villa

Designed and lived in by our director Darren Jessop for over two decades, this elegant Westmere villa is a reflection of thoughtful, timeless design, balancing heritage character with light-filled, contemporary living.

Come along to the open home this Sunday, 17th May, at 57 Wellpark Avenue, Westmere, 12:00–12:30. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jono King at [email protected] or +64 27 351 4020.

27/03/2026

Home Magazine Alt/Reno of the Year Winners!!

We’re beyond excited to share that last night, at the Home Magazine Awards, our project Stanmore was named Alteration/Renovation of the Year.

It’s a real privilege to be shortlisted, let alone take out the award in our category. This is a project we’re incredibly proud of, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the whole team involved.

A special mention to John Creighton Builders , and to our amazing clients — thank you for trusting us and being such a great part of the journey.

Congratulations as well to all the other talented winners and finalists from the evening — one to remember.

Watch the full video below to see the home and hear from our director Darren Jessop.

A much-loved beachfront bach in Whangaparāoa is redesigned as a refined coastal home.Set directly on the shoreline, this renovation carefully balances nostal...