Sam Richards Architectural Design

We hired Sam Richards to plan a difficult extension to our house, which is perched on a steep slope near Wellington's south coast. Sam came up with an innovative and clever design, and she also advised us on building materials, such as the type of double glazing. Sam managed to integrate a new look in seamlessly with the old part of the house, was very competitively priced, and was an absolutely joy to work with. The new part of the house is where I work and sleep, and every day I'm grateful for what a fantastic space it is. Sam is professional, easy to work with, and had a great flair for design.

We really loved working with Sam. She took our initial ideas and took them to places we hadn't considered, meaning the end result exceeded our expectations. She has a real empathy for older buildings (our house is c. 1900), while bringing them into the modern day. During the build she worked really well with the engineer, the builder, and of course with us (patiently) as we made minor tweaks along the way. So happy with the outcome - thanks Sam!

Sam Richards designed a renovation for the entrance to our home. This was a complicated job involving plumbing, structural walls, multiple functions and demands, and all in very small space. She responded to our needs and added some great ideas and detailing in her design. Sam is knowledgeable but didn't swamp us with technical details, and she has an open and positive manner, which always helps when spending money on something you don't fully understand. I took the plans to the council and they had all the information needed to pass. The builder and plumber had all the details needed and the job was completed on time and within budget. We are really happy with the renovation and think it has added to the value of our property. I highly recommend Sam Richards and would hire her again.

Our project was a full redesign of kitchen, laundry, bathroom and open spaces in a 1920’s bungalow. Sam brought a very professional approach to the project, blending our ideas with practicalities and incorporating her own unique ideas. She was responsive and steered us to the best solutions in a quite complex environment, and, as older folk, kept us ‘on trend’ with current ideas. We are very pleased with the outcome which very successfully blends traditional with up to date styles and would recommend her to anyone undertaking a similar project.

Good communication with the property owners and the engineers and good outcome to finalize the proposed alteration and strengthening scheme.