services

ARCHITECTURE

Conceptual architectural design grounded in place, purpose, and kaupapa.

  • AHO Architecture focuses on the early stages of design — the part of the process where ideas, relationships, and the story of place come to life. We work closely with clients to develop conceptual and schematic designs that explore form, materiality, and spatial experience.

    Our approach is grounded in kaupapa Māori thinking and a sensitivity to whenua, community, and context. We help clients clarify project intent, visualise possibilities, and build a strong conceptual foundation that can carry a project forward into detailed design and delivery with other consultants.

    Note: AHO Studio provides architectural design services but is not a registered architectural practice under the NZ Registered Architects Board.

    • Concept and schematic design

    • Spatial strategy and site analysis

    • Visualisations, diagrams, and storytelling

    • Design narratives and kaupapa articulation

    • Feasibility and early-stage project scoping

    • Collaboration with architects, engineers, and specialist consultants

DESIGN

Creative design, identity, and visual communication shaped with clarity and purpose.

  • Our design work covers graphic, type, branding, and commissioned creative projects. Our focus is on meaningful design that communicates clearly, reflects identity, and strengthens connection to kaupapa.

    We collaborate with organisations, communities, and individuals to craft visual outcomes that hold both aesthetic and cultural integrity.

    • Branding and identity systems

    • Logos, marks, and symbol design

    • Typeface and lettering design

    • Visual communication and layout

    • Design for publications, exhibitions, and digital platforms

    • Creative commissions and artwork

RESEARCH

Research-led exploration and strategic insight.

  • AHO Analysis supports clients with research and strategic design thinking that deepens understanding, informs decision-making, and strengthens pathways forward. Our work combines kaupapa Māori frameworks with contemporary research methods, offering insights that are clear, grounded, and actionable.

    We are experienced in weaving together literature review, precedent analysis, stakeholder kōrero, and cultural narratives to produce high-quality reports and strategic advice.

    • Literature and precedent reviews

    • Cultural narratives, place-based storytelling, and context analysis

    • Strategic frameworks, recommendations, and pathways

    • Workshops, wānanga, and facilitated kōrero

    • Design-led research reports and visual analysis

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