ARCHITECTURE FOR NELSON & TASMAN
Beautiful homes designed around your site, lifestyle and budget.
Specialising in contemporary homes, challenging sites, passive solar design and energy-efficient architecture throughout Nelson and Tasman.
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Before You Build in Nelson Tasman
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Enhancing people and places!
"We really didn’t think we had the budget for an architecturally designed house. After researching all possible options for our first house, the choice to go with Stephan was obvious, and we are so pleased we made the right decision. Working with Stephan gave us a house that we are extremely proud of- and fit within our tight price range."
Let's Talk About Your Project
Planning a new home or renovation in Nelson or Tasman? Book a free 20-minute phone conversation to discuss your ideas, site, budget and next steps. It’s a relaxed, no-obligation opportunity to ask questions and find out how I can help bring your project to life.
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PRE-PURCHASE SITE REVIEW
Buying land in Nelson or Tasman?
Before committing hundreds of thousands of dollars to a section, have an architect assess its potential.
From $200.00 NZD
Includes:
- 60-minute site consultation
- solar orientation
- access
- likely earthworks
- planning restrictions
- building opportunities
- preliminary design advice
- potential construction-cost risks
How to choose a hillsite section
Finding a hillside section can be a daunting task. There are many pitfalls and issues that need to be looked at. This free guide will help you making the right decision, but by all means feel free to contact me if you are not sure about certain matters.
Modern passive solar design guide
This guide will give you a good understanding of what a modern passive solar house is and what the most important aspects are.
Building costing report
This is a must have summary of an interview conducted with a Registered Quantity Surveyor. You will get access to very valuable information regarding building costs.
Jacob Lucas & Emma Ryder
"We really didn’t think we had the budget for an architecturally designed house. After researching all possible options for our first house, the choice to go with Stephan was obvious, and we are so pleased we made the right decision. Working with Stephan gave us a house that we are extremely proud of- and fit within our tight price range. We were able to incorporate all features that wanted into our house- and with Stephan’s expertise we have a home that is both practical and original. The whole design process with Stephan was very easy and enjoyable! He was very good at listening to our thoughts on the design and we appreciated his ideas, knowledge and experience. We absolutely love our place, and visitors often remark on the simple yet unique design. Thank you so much Stephan."
Marion & Warren Edwin
"Stephan Meijer Architecture exceeded our expectations. Stephan listened carefully to our stated eco-design requirements, interpreted our sketches, heard and got excited about our desire to incorporate a curved internal mud-brick wall, and understood our wishful statements about ‘what we would really like if we had lots of money’… He then used this information - along with knowledge of our site’s challenges - to design our wonderful eco-home. His ability to understand and work with our aspirations, to use contemporary knowledge of sustainable building methods and materials, and with good awareness of build costs and practicality have resulted in a truly lovely home. It is a one-of-a-kind, maximising a fabulous site. Thanks Stephan"
Craig Boyce
"Maree and I started working with Stephan about two years ago . We chose him because he was the only architect we could find in Nelson who had examples of the modern style of home we wanted to build on a difficult sloping section at Walters bluff.We have found him expert but understanding of what we were trying to achieve and practical when it comes to dealing with the issues since the Christchurch EQ on far higher engineering requirements. He has been prepared to listen carefully and provide options to us. We are about 25% into the build now and going through the most difficult earthworks and foundation stages.We have confidence in Stephan as our architect and can see the good working relationship he has with Mike Callister our builder"