







Est. 1997, HMOA is an NZIA award-winning practice with studios in Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland and Tauranga.
Directors Max Herriot (Wellington), John Melhuish (Wellington & Tauranga), Duval O’Neill (Christchurch), Matt Pearson and Matt Robinson (Auckland) lead a team of highly skilled registered architects and architectural graduates.
We create beautifully crafted architecture that enhances the lives of those who experience our buildings. Explore HMOA's rich portfolio of commercial and residential projects – beach houses, apartments, commercial interiors, heritage, civil projects and master planning.
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Nestled in the sand dunes – understand why our clients love their award-winning Peka Peka House II, "There's a lot to be gained from working with an architect who has the skills and experience to create a unique home for you," they say. Discover more HMOA beach houses.
Talk to us about apartments. Give Matt Pearson a call in the Auckland studio.
Get in touch with Matt and read the story.
We loved collaborating with artist Michel Tuffery and the Ministry of Culture and Heritage to realise Michel's vision for the Pacific memorial at Wellington’s Pukeahu National War Memorial Park.
Earthquake strengthening, restoration, refurbishment and adaptive reuse. Discover our heritage projects – both commercial and residential.
Contact Duval O'Neill in the Christchurch studio.
Talk to us about getting started with your commercial project.