Hillery Priest Architecture

PRACTICE PROFILE

Hillery Priest Architecture, a collaboration of the talents of Richard Priest and Susan Hillery, is a dynamic and thriving central Auckland practice producing contemporary architecture enhancing their clients’ lifestyles and workstyles. Works can be seen throughout New Zealand, Australia and in the South Pacific. HPA are flexible and conceptual in their approach with no particular signature style as each design is created to suit the client and the environs. They pride themselves on their highly professional service and attention to both budget and timeframe.

The practice is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects and uses their standard documentation and guidelines for all projects. They have been founding members of the New Zealand Businesses for Social Responsibility and bring an environmentally-conscious approach to all of their designs. Where appropriate they utilise a growing database of sustainable products and services.

Richard Priest has won every significant New Zealand architectural award. He has been on the advisory boards for the design degrees at UNITEC and the Auckland University of Technology. His enthusiasm for urban planning has seen him visit and study in cities throughout North and Central America, South East Asia, India, Europe and Australia.

Personnel at Hillery Priest Architecture are all first class honours design based individuals who work a four-day week and are encouraged to maintain and develop diverse architectural and design interests.