a.k.a Architecture

a.k.a Architecture was founded in 2007 by Anne Kelly. Since then, the practice has been involved in a number of residential projects with a scattering of commercial works in between. The practice is committed to providing a personal approach, guiding clients through the design, regulatory and construction stages to ensure a successful project. We are committed to producing designs that are client and site specific. Anne Kelly (BBSc, BArch(hons), NZRAB) is a Registered Architect with over 18 years of experience in the industry. Early years were spent at Warren + Mahoney in Christchurch, with work on private residences, commercial fitouts and medical facilities. The Kiwi OE beckoned - with a stint of 6 years in London working at 3D Reid. Key projects undertaken included Marlow Office Hub, Heathrow Bus Station, Stansted Satellite Terminal and the award winning Farnborough TAG Airport. Returning to New Zealand (with a family to boot), brought about her own substantial house renovations and saw the beginnings of a.k.a Architecture. For the past 9 years Anne has also spent time teaching 3rd and 4th year design at Victoria School of Architecture. Anne has considerable experience in the design and management of projects, including residential, retail, commercial and hospitality. Knowledge of the resource consent process has become a little too familiar in recent years. From an early age she has been interested in design and has a particular love of architecture that employs a strong sense of materiality, simple but clever composition of form, and a controlled use of light to redefine space.