Design team

The design team of registered and graduate architects, interior designers and computer drafting staff possess a wide and complementary range of skills with both international and local experience. Our people not only have design skills and experience, but also strong ‘people’ skills. We aim to work closely and pro-actively with our clients to provide the best solutions. We have a flat internal structure, with each designer holding a key role. All of our team are selected for their combination of design flair, solid experience, good communication skills and the ability to ensure that the project is followed right through to meet our client’s needs.

 

Mark Gascoigne

 

Principal Architect, Registered Architect, Associate NZ Institute of Architects, Certificate in Design Management B.Arch. (Auckland)

Project role & background: As principal of Gascoigne Associates, Mark imparts his many years of experience into the conceptual design, detailed design and overall project management of projects. He addresses all major project issues personally and is heavily involved in concept designs and working with clients. He attends all key project meetings and attends site meetings as required.
Background: Mark has worked on a variety of architectural projects during the past 25 years of practice, but has specialised primarily on commercial interiors; principally retail, hospitality and corporate. Mark has worked on the design of over 1000 shops both in New Zealand and overseas in Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Germany. With a background in theatre and the music business before obtaining his architectural degree in 1984, he combines his interests in theatre and architecture with specialist knowledge in lighting design.

Mark has been involved in a number of professional bodies and was on the committee that set up the Designers Institute of New Zealand. He has judged numerous design competitions in the fields of architecture, interior design, lighting, retail and industrial design. He has also won over 100 design awards including a ‘Stringer’ for interior design.

 

Naomi Rushmer

 

Associate, Registered Architect, NZ Institute of Architects B.Arch.(Hons) (Auckland)

Project role & background: Naomi is an Associate of the practice and has undertaken a broad range of projects. In particular, she has been responsible for the Max Fashions, Redcurrent, Glassons & Dulux redesign projects, amongst others, and liaises with the client on an ongoing basis. She has also undertaken a range of non-retail projects including, Hue, Mecca Stone House Café, Mission Bay and various nightclubs and bars.

Naomi worked in London for three years, including projects such as TalkBack Productions, London Head office (300 people); BBDH (Ad Agency) London, Project Architect (complete with creative spaces, libraries, pitch rooms, bar and café).

Prior to that in Auckland Naomi worked for Studio Architecture and documented Scotia Place Apartments (a 14-story development on Myers Park). She also worked on Vodafone stores nationwide and head office.