The Poneke Company

Nic Ballara, an architect in partnership with others in Wellington since 2001, set up The Pōneke Company in 2020 to become Wellington's specialist modular practice. 1. Practice Overview: - The Pōneke Company NZIA-registered and structured as a limited liability company. - Location: Level 2, 101 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington. - Directors and Staff: Nic Ballara (Director and NZIA-registered architect), Vedrana Pecotic, Dawid Wojasz. - Founded: In 2020 by Nic Ballara. 2. Philosophy and Services: - Name Origin: “Pōneke” is the Māori transliteration of Port Nicholson (Wellington); the new name references The New Zealand Company, tying into a philosophy of redefining housing norms. - Focus on modular housing: fast, innovative, sustainable, high-quality, and affordable. - Service areas: Modular Solutions – offsite manufacturing, efficiency, and sustainability. Urban Living – high-density housing (townhouses/apartments). Bespoke Homes – tailored, site-specific homes.