QUALIFICATIONS
2023 Registration as an architect (BOAQ)
2014 NZQA Assessed - Level Eight
2009 Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects (FNZIA)
1997 Registration as an architect (ANZIA)
1993-1995 University of Auckland, NZ
Master of Philosophy in Architecture - graduated with distinction.
1992-1993 Postgraduate European Community scholarship, Genova, Italy
1988-1992 Southbank University, London
Graduate Diploma – Royal Institute of British Architects, Part One
Post-Graduate Diploma – Royal Institute of British Architects, Part Two
EDUCATION
Palmerston North Boys High School, New Zealand
South Bank University, London, United Kingdom
University of Auckland, New Zealand
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Vectorworks (CAD)
Microsoft Office Word
WORK EXPERIENCE
NEW ZEALAND
2015 to present
Apata Architects Ltd
Commercial/residential,
New build and refurbishment
Consultant design/contract documentation/
Project administration.
Practice Principal.
2017 to present
Local Body Authorities
Independent Contractor – Part time
Residential and Commercial
Design and Technical Assessments
2015 to 2017
Tauranga City Council
Building Officer
Residential and Commercial
Design and Technical Assessments
2013 to 2015
Christchurch City Council
Building Officer
Building Control & City Rebuild Group
Design and Technical Assessments
Editor
NZIA Christchurch Branch Newsletter
Secretary
NZIA Christchurch Branch
2001 to 2015
Richards and Coe Architects
Commercial/residential,
New build and refurbishment
Consultant design/contract documentation/
Project administration. Practice principal.
2000
Geoffrey W Richards Architect
Commercial/residential,
New build and refurbishment
Consultant design/contract documentation/
project administration. Practice principal.
Editor, Architext
NZ Institute of Architects monthly newsletter
Committee Member
New Zealand Institute of Architects, Auckland Branch
Part-Time Lecturer in Architecture
Auckland Institute of Technology,
Department of Hospitality and Tourism
Hotel and Restaurant Design
1999
Part-Time Lecturer in Architecture
Auckland Institute of Technology,
Department of Hospitality and Tourism
Hotel and Restaurant Design
Guest Lecturer: Environmental Design
UNITEC, Institute of Technology,
Faculty of Architecture and Design
1997
Geoffrey W Richards Architects
Commercial/residential,
New build and refurbishment
Consultant design/contract documentation/
project administration. Practice principal.
Part-Time Lecturer in Architecture and Design
Auckland Institute of Technology,
Department of Hospitality and Tourism
Hotel and Restaurant Design
Editor, Architext
NZIA, Auckland Branch newsletter
Committee Member
NZIA Auckland Branch
Review Author
Architecture New Zealand, magazine
Researcher and Editor
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority,
Ministry of Commerce
1996
Private Commissions
Commercial/residential refurbishment and new build
Consultant design
Contract documentation/project administration
Part-Time Lecturer
University of Auckland, Department of Architecture
Energy Efficient Design (4th Year)
Sustainability (5th Year)
NZ House Construction Project (5th Year)
Part-Time Lecturer in Architecture
Auckland Institute of Technology,
Department of Hospitality and Tourism
Hotel and Restaurant Design
Editor, Architext
NZIA, Auckland Branch newsletter
Review Author
Architecture New Zealand
Researcher and Editor
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority,
Ministry of Commerce
1995
Private Commissions
Commercial/residential refurbishment and new build
Consultant design/project administration
Part-Time Lecturer
University of Auckland, Department of Architecture
Energy Efficient Design - Residential (4th Year)
Energy Efficient Design - Commercial (4th Year)
Sustainable Design (5th Year)
NZ House Construction Project (5th Year)
1994
Consultant Design
Gooder Construction
Factory Units, Electrical Sub-Stations, Wairakei/Otaki/Hamilton
Consultant Design
Raj Design
Regent Hotel, Melbourne Refurbishment/CAD-based design
Consultant Design/Project Administration
Shopping Centre, Birkenhead, Auckland
Consultant Design
Residential Development, Te Atatu, Auckland
Private Commissions
Residential Projects
Part-Time Lecturer
University of Auckland, Department of Architecture
Energy Efficient Design (4th Year)
Sustainable Design (5th Year)
Review Author
Architecture New Zealand
1993
Sustainable Architecture Consultants
Auckland
Private commissions
Design and research of land use, buildings
(Commercial and Residential) and products; including
proposed shopping development, residential
development and tourist resort development.
Part-Time Lecturer
University of Auckland, Department of Architecture
Energy Efficient Design (4th Year)
Sustainable Design (5th Year)
Product Research
Report for the Cement and Concrete Association
ITALY
1992 - 1993 Postgraduate EEC Scholarship
Art Design SRL, Genova
Design and Research: panel systems, car parking structures,
urban restructuring and renewal
BRITAIN
1990 Naval and industrial
The Parr Partnership, Edinburgh
Performance specifications, material selection,
consultant co-ordination
Loft and domestic conversion and extension
Andrew Harris Architects, London
Design, working drawings, specifications, contractor selection
1988-1989 Office building in St Paul’s
Refurbishment of Regent Arcade House
Rolfe Judd Group Practice, London
From sketch design stage onwards, drawings and
documentation
1987 Four Georgian houses, Cavendish Square
Halpern Partnership, London
Job running on refurbishment of the houses
Thames-side office building
Watkins Grey International, London
St Katherine’s Dock
Finished design and working drawings
1986 Conversion of house and stables into flats,
Portsmouth
Roger Wilkes Associates, London
Finished design and working drawings
Twickenham Borough Council Headquarters
Darbourne and Darke, London
Working drawings
NEW ZEALAND
1985 Commercial and industrial
Babbage Partners, Auckland
Working drawings
Office refurbishment and private housing
Gerard Simpson Architects, Wellington
Working drawings
1984 Multi-level commercial
Fletcher Development and Construction, Auckland
Working drawings
1983 Private commissions
Domestic and light industrial
1982 Landscape and associated structures, design
and detailing
Auckland City Council
