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Fearon Hay Architects

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post updated 29 March 2026

Fearon Hay Architects – Key Projects

Key architecture projects by architects Fearon Hay, alphabetical:

Bishop Selwyn Chapel, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
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Cliff House, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
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Dune House, New Zealand
Date built: –

Mountain Retreat, New Zealand
Date built: 2008

photograph : Patrick Reynolds
Mountain Retreat New Zealand house
World Architecture Festival Awards 2008 – Home, Housing Category

Sandhills Road House, Eastern coastline of the Huaraki Gulfs, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Date built: –

More architecture projects by Fearon Hay Architect online soon.

Location: Auckland, NZ.

Auckland Architecture Practice Information

Fearon Hay Architects Ltd studio based in Auckland, North Island, NZ

This is a design-led architecture studio undertaking a broad range of projects.

Founded in 1998, this architects office is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The architectural practice is a partnership between Jeff Fearon and Tim Hay.

The design-led studio operates with between 12 to 15 staff and applies this approach to a broad range of typologies located in diverse environments – costal, urban, rural, lakeside and alpine. The resulting work has received extensive recognition in both national and international award programmes.

New Zealand Architects

Website: https://fearonhay.com/

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Fearon Hay Architects is an award-winning architectural studio based in Auckland, widely recognized for its refined, contemporary work across residential, commercial, and cultural projects.

Overview:

Founded in 1998 by Tim Hay and Jeff Fearon, the practice has grown into one of New Zealand’s leading design studios. Its portfolio spans private houses, retail environments, galleries, and public buildings, often distinguished by a strong sense of materiality and precision.

Design Approach:

Fearon Hay Architects is known for a carefully considered architectural language defined by:

Material richness – frequent use of concrete, timber, and stone in refined compositions
Craft and detailing – meticulous attention to junctions, surfaces, and finishes
Spatial clarity – simple forms that reveal complexity through movement and light
Connection to landscape – strong relationships between interior spaces and natural surroundings

Their work often balances robustness and elegance, creating buildings that feel both grounded and highly crafted.

Notable Projects:

– Te Kaitaka The Cloak – A sculptural residence integrating heavy materials with the surrounding landscape.
– Oyster Inn – A boutique hospitality project combining restoration and contemporary design.
– Normanby Road Offices – A commercial development emphasizing industrial materiality and spatial refinement.
– Brick House – A widely published residential project exploring texture, mass, and light.

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