Our Practice.
At Hurley Architects, our approach is built on four fundamentals: advocating for your vision, leading clear communication, balancing process with empathy, and delivering custom homes with integrity. We work closely with you from the start — listening, questioning, and translating your goals into practical, enduring design. Our job is to guide you through the entire process, from first sketch to finished build, keeping things moving and making decisions easier. The result? A home that fits you, suits the site, and stands the test of time.
Prized for our intimate knowledge of the local area, Hurley Architects are the only NZIA registered practice between Drury and Hamilton.
Architects play a pivotal role in every stage of the project, offering technical expertise, practical insights, analytical ability and creativity. From determining the optimal site position for your home to navigating planning regulations and documenting finishing touches, we are with you very step of the way, ensuring a seamless and successful project from start to finish.
Find out more about our services.
With over 30 years of experience, Hurley Architects boasts a wealth of knowledge across a diverse range of project types and sizes, from bespoke bungalow renovations to sprawling country estates. Our team comprises of three NZRAB registered Architects, a highly skilled technical team and talented graduates.
Meet the Team.
We understand that making decisions on design choices can be overwhelming, which is why we’re here to offer guidance and support every step of the way. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that the construction process runs smoothly, minimising stress and maximising efficiency.
Through a relentless pursuit of excellence, we stay ahead of the curve by embracing advanced technologies that enhance every aspect of the design process, ensuring compliance with the latest legislation while providing immersive 3D visualisations that redefine the way you experience your future space.
Find out more about the design process in our Project Planning Pack, request your copy here.
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Director, Registered Architect
Jann has been drawing and designing since she could pick up a pencil. With over 30 years’ experience as an architect Jann is continuously reading, researching, and striving for better ways to deliver great projects. Known for being tenacious, she is able to cut to the chase to understand and resolve design issues quickly. Her design leadership and guidance is implemented across all projects in the office. Pukekohe born and bred, Jann lives on the edge of town with her blended family, getting to the beach as often as possible to avoid wrestling with the weeds in the garden.
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Registered Architect
Liz has an uncanny ability to take a messy clump of issues and bring clarity with a reputation for creativity and realising clients dreams. Her strong design skills and creative thinking will translate your vision, even if you’re struggling to pull it together, into something beautiful, elegant, functional and timeless. When Liz is not in the studio she can be found enjoying farm life with her family, sometimes in the milking shed which it turns out can be a great place to mull over those tricky design problems.
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Senior Project Leader
An encyclopaedia of architectural and planning knowledge, Sharron is an integral cog in the Hurley Architects wheel. Armed with a red pen, Sharron is our in house master of all things technical. A member of the motorsport fraternity Sharron has the joy of spending her free time ‘cheerleading’ at the track for her partner and in her free time attached to her sewing machine or chasing grandkids!
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Spatial Designer
Our in house fixtures and finishes fanatic, Emma has spent her time dabbling in the many different aspects of design. Emma’s excitement when new products and samples get delivered is close to a child at Christmas! When she’s not in the studio, she’s likely to be spotted at Your Local having a well-deserved coffee, or off chasing her daughter at the playground. Based in Franklin with her family, she also spends her spare time (over the last 13 years) helping run her husband’s team in the New Zealand Rally Championship.
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Registered Architect
Tasked with translating designs into technical details and specifications Mishori is all about precision, dodging red pen markups from Sharron like a pro. Mishori's attention to detail and dedication shine through in everything she does. Plus, she's our go-to baker for delicious morning teas!
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Architectural Graduate
The most recent addition to the Hurley team, Loren has made herself at home in the studio quietly mastering every task that comes her way. Her love of traditional villas and bungalows stems from specialising in heritage conservation for the final year of her Masters degree. Forgoing the weekend brunches and avocado toast, Loren instead pampers and provides for her four stunning horses or you’ll find her cutting up the waves on the open ocean with her local sailing team.
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Office Manager
Otherwise know as our Office Mom-ager! Nic has arguably the most important job - keeping us supplied with Coffee!! She loves number crunching and spreadsheets and in recent years has taken on more project related admin as well as marketing. Originally from Taranaki, she has now settled in Pukekohe with her family. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time outdoors—walking, entertaining al fresco, and making the most of fresh air.
Testimonials.
We take great pride in the success of our projects, with many of our designs receiving prestigious awards, including multiple Gold awards at the Registered Master Builders Awards in collaboration with many talented builders. Our commitment to excellence is further reflected in our recognition as finalists in the NZ Wood Awards for Excellence in Residential Design and the NZIA Awards.
“Hurley Architects designed what we wanted rather than forcing any stylistic ideas on us… we could see when looking through their website at other projects that had been completed that the work was designed to suit how the clients live. Hurley Architects delivered what we wanted and our family and friends love it and love coming over; there can be upwards of eight people in the kitchen if we are having a function getting various dishes ready and it does not feel crowded. We are very happy with how it all turned out."
- Jeff and Denise
"Hurley Architects bring the perfect fit to high quality and innovative home design. Jann's ability to listen and understand her clients needs and expectations brings together the link to successful design and construction. Hurley Architects plans are uncluttered, clear and practical with buildable solutions. Van der Putten Construction fully appreciate the continued involvement with Jann, creating award winning designs and and very happy clients."
- VDP Construction