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Architectural design for
Northland living
35.8270° S, 174.5279° E
35.8270° S, 174.5279° E
Architectural design for
Northland living
35.8270° S, 174.5279° E
About 35 Below
From concept to consent
We help Northland homeowners and developers transform their vision into council-ready, buildable plans that work for your site, lifestyle and budget.
Our background in both carpentry and design means we create beautiful, functional spaces that make sense for the way you live. This unique combination allows us to design considered plans that builders love and councils approve. Based in Whangarei Heads with deep knowledge of Northland's unique conditions, we help you avoid expensive mistakes and move forward with complete clarity from concept to consent.
About 35 Below
From concept to consent
Most recent projects
Our projects
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Kauri Concept
Ody Road Home
Manuka Home
McLeod Bay Concept
Manuka Home
Pataua Home
Ruatongata Home
Kauri Concept
Ody Road Home
Manuka Home
McLeod Bay Concept
Manuka Home
Pataua Home
Ruatongata Home
Our Services — New Builds / Renovations / Commercial Fit-outs / Multi-unit Developments / Building Consent Documentation / 3D Visualisation / Construction Documentation / Mixed-use Developments / Coastal Property Design / Pre-purchase Design Advice / Minor dwelling design (under 60m²)
Our Services — New Builds / Renovations / Commercial Fit-outs / Multi-unit Developments / Building Consent Documentation / 3D Visualisation / Construction Documentation / Mixed-use Developments / Coastal Property Design / Pre-purchase Design Advice / Minor dwelling design (under 60m²)
Our Services — New Builds / Renovations / Commercial Fit-outs / Multi-unit Developments / Building Consent Documentation / 3D Visualisation / Construction Documentation / Mixed-use Developments / Coastal Property Design / Pre-purchase Design Advice / Minor dwelling design (under 60m²)
What we do
Flexible design-led solutions
Our architectural design services cover diverse project types and scales. From creating your dream home to optimising commercial spaces, maximising development potential, or designing compact minor dwellings - we apply our construction insight and design expertise to every project, ensuring results that are both beautiful and buildable.
Our architectural design services cover diverse project types and scales. From creating your dream home to optimising commercial spaces, maximising development potential, or designing compact minor dwellings - we apply our construction insight and design expertise to every project, ensuring results that are both beautiful and buildable.
Architectural Design for Homeowners
Architectural Design for Commercial
Architectural Design for Developers
Minor Dwellings Under 60m²
Architectural Design for Homeowners
Architectural Design for Commercial
Architectural Design for Developers
Minor Dwellings Under 60m²
Architectural Design for Homeowners
Architectural Design for Commercial
Architectural Design for Developers
Minor Dwellings Under 60m²
Resources and insights
Resources
and insights
Building smart in Northland
Practical guidance on architectural design, consent processes, and construction in Northland.
Local knowledge
considered design.
Local knowledge
considered design
Local knowledge
considered design
Led by Adam Baker, we collaborate with a network of trusted technical specialists as needed, ensuring tailored solutions that align with each client's specific project requirements. This approach allows us to remain flexible, efficient, and cost-effective while delivering the highest quality results.
Led by Adam Baker, 35 Below collaborates with a network of trusted technical specialists as needed, ensuring tailored solutions that align with each client's specific project requirements. This approach allows the studio to remain flexible, efficient, and cost-effective while delivering the highest quality results.
Led by Adam Baker, 35 Below collaborates with a network of trusted technical specialists as needed, ensuring tailored solutions that align with each client's specific project requirements. This approach allows the studio to remain flexible, efficient, and cost-effective while delivering the highest quality results.
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Our Team
Local knowledge
considered design
Local knowledge considered design
Led by Adam Baker, 35 Below collaborates with a network of trusted technical specialists as needed, ensuring tailored solutions that align with each client's specific project requirements. This approach allows the studio to remain flexible, efficient, and cost-effective while delivering the highest quality results.
How we work
How we work
How we work
How we work
1
Discovery
A relaxed, no-obligation chat to understand your ideas and answer early questions.
• Talk through goals and lifestyle
• Discuss budget and timing
• Outline the next steps clearly
2
Feasibility
We help you understand what’s possible on your site before any design work begins.
• Review conditions and access
• Check zoning and council rules
• Identify opportunities + constraints
3
Site Planning
Positioning your building for the best light, views, privacy, and flow.
• Prepare CAD site plan
• Balance key site factors
• Set the design direction
4
Concept Design
Your ideas take shape through simple drawings and visuals you can easily understand.
• Floor plans + elevations
• Layout + material options
• Buildable, practical solutions
5
Documentation
Turning the concept into clear drawings that are easy for builders and council to follow.
• Detailed layouts
• Engineer coordination
• Builder-friendly plans
6
Consent & Support
We manage the paperwork and keep things simple so you’re not dealing with council alone.
• Prepare + lodge consent
• Respond to council queries
• Optional site check-ins
1
Discovery
A relaxed, no-obligation chat to understand your ideas and answer early questions.
• Talk through goals and lifestyle
• Discuss budget and timing
• Outline the next steps clearly
2
Feasibility
We help you understand what’s possible on your site before any design work begins.
• Review conditions and access
• Check zoning and council rules
• Identify opportunities + constraints
3
Site Planning
Positioning your building for the best light, views, privacy, and flow.
• Prepare CAD site plan
• Balance key site factors
• Set the design direction
4
Concept Design
Your ideas take shape through simple drawings and visuals you can easily understand.
• Floor plans + elevations
• Layout + material options
• Buildable, practical solutions
5
Documentation
Turning the concept into clear drawings that are easy for builders and council to follow.
• Detailed layouts
• Engineer coordination
• Builder-friendly plans
6
Consent & Support
We manage the paperwork and keep things simple so you’re not dealing with council alone.
• Prepare + lodge consent
• Respond to council queries
• Optional site check-ins
1
Discovery
A relaxed, no-obligation chat to understand your ideas and answer early questions.
• Talk through goals and lifestyle
• Discuss budget and timing
• Outline the next steps clearly
2
Feasibility
We help you understand what’s possible on your site before any design work begins.
• Review conditions and access
• Check zoning and council rules
• Identify opportunities + constraints
3
Site Planning
Positioning your building for the best light, views, privacy, and flow.
• Prepare CAD site plan
• Balance key site factors
• Set the design direction
4
Concept Design
Your ideas take shape through simple drawings and visuals you can easily understand.
• Floor plans + elevations
• Layout + material options
• Buildable, practical solutions
5
Documentation
Turning the concept into clear drawings that are easy for builders and council to follow.
• Detailed layouts
• Engineer coordination
• Builder-friendly plans
6
Consent & Support
We manage the paperwork and keep things simple so you’re not dealing with council alone.
• Prepare + lodge consent
• Respond to council queries
• Optional site check-ins
1
Discovery
A relaxed, no-obligation chat to understand your ideas and answer early questions.
• Talk through goals and lifestyle
• Discuss budget and timing
• Outline the next steps clearly
2
Feasibility
We help you understand what’s possible on your site before any design work begins.
• Review conditions and access
• Check zoning and council rules
• Identify opportunities + constraints
3
Site Planning
Positioning your building for the best light, views, privacy, and flow.
• Prepare CAD site plan
• Balance key site factors
• Set the design direction
4
Concept Design
Your ideas take shape through simple drawings and visuals you can easily understand.
• Floor plans + elevations
• Layout + material options
• Buildable, practical solutions
5
Documentation
Turning the concept into clear drawings that are easy for builders and council to follow.
• Detailed layouts
• Engineer coordination
• Builder-friendly plans
6
Consent & Support
We manage the paperwork and keep things simple so you’re not dealing with council alone.
• Prepare + lodge consent
• Respond to council queries
• Optional site check-ins
Get in touch
We look forward to learning more about your project and answering any questions you may have.
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Common questions
Common questions
Common questions
Common questions
What types of architectural projects do you handle?
Can you handle both the design and the building consent process?
Are you a licensed building practitioner?
How do you ensure a project stays within budget?
What are the typical costs for your design services?
How long does a typical project take?
How can I get started?
What types of architectural projects do you handle?
Can you handle both the design and the building consent process?
Are you a licensed building practitioner?
How do you ensure a project stays within budget?
What are the typical costs for your design services?
How long does a typical project take?
How can I get started?
What types of architectural projects do you handle?
Can you handle both the design and the building consent process?
Are you a licensed building practitioner?
How do you ensure a project stays within budget?
What are the typical costs for your design services?
How long does a typical project take?
How can I get started?
What types of architectural projects do you handle?
Can you handle both the design and the building consent process?
Are you a licensed building practitioner?
How do you ensure a project stays within budget?
What are the typical costs for your design services?
How long does a typical project take?
How can I get started?
We help Northland homeowners and developers transform their vision into council-ready, buildable plans that work for your site, lifestyle and budget.
Our background in both carpentry and design means we create beautiful, functional spaces that make sense for the way you live. This unique combination allows us to design considered plans that builders love and councils approve. Based in Whangarei Heads with deep knowledge of Northland's unique conditions, we help you avoid expensive mistakes and move forward with complete clarity from concept to consent.
About 35 Below
From concept
to consent
About 35 Below
From concept to consent
We help Northland homeowners and developers transform their vision into council-ready, buildable plans that work for your site, lifestyle and budget.
Our background in both carpentry and design means we create beautiful, functional spaces that make sense for the way you live. This unique combination allows us to design considered plans that builders love and councils approve.
Based in Whangarei Heads with deep knowledge of Northland's unique conditions, we help you avoid expensive mistakes and move forward with complete clarity from concept to consent.
Home is in the details
35 Below is a Northland based architectural drafting studio working on design-led projects across New Zealand.
Make an enquiry
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Contact us
35.8270° S, 174.5279° E
Home is in the details
35 Below is a Northland based architectural drafting studio working on design-led projects across New Zealand.
Make an enquiry
Social
Contact us
35.8270° S, 174.5279° E
Home is in the details
35 Below is a Northland based architectural drafting studio working on design-led projects across New Zealand.
Make an enquiry
Social
Contact us
35.8270° S, 174.5279° E
Home is in the details
35 Below is a Northland based architectural drafting studio working on design-led projects across New Zealand.
Make an enquiry
Social
Contact us
35.8270° S, 174.5279° E