We love our work
well let's just kick off by who we are not... we aren't your stereotypical black skivvy wearing architects, we aren't millionaires, we don't drive Porsches and none of us have personal assistants.
we like to think of ourselves and our DLA team as creative and expert individuals who care passionately about producing and delivering great New Zealand architecture.
we are small enough to take care of your modest residential renovation but on the other hand big enough to design, document and deliver multi-million dollar, state of the art industrial food processing facilities with the in-house expertise to cater for all projects in between.
we get a kick out of creating innovative solutions for our clients and simply just like to get the job done. that's it, nothing fluffy, just good ol' fashioned, top notch architectural service.
for a full breakdown of our typical service just check out the what we do box below...
What we do.
The people who create
/ / Martin Swann
Hamilton
/ / Fern Cairns
Hamilton
/ / Pete Smith
Tauranga
/ / James Suter
Auckland
/ / Sanjeev Kumar
Wellington
/ / Ian Helliwell
Wellington
/ / Alana Norris
Auckland
/ / Murray Ackroyd
Timaru
/ / Kirsten Crawford
Tauranga
/ / Glenn Gardiner
Wellington
/ / Harbans Singh
Hamilton
/ / Tegan Wardle
Wellington
/ / Michelle Gilbert
Hamilton
/ / Alice I-Chen Wu
Timaru
/ / Honey Wiseman
Wellington
wellington
level 3 / 36 allen street
po box 27-144
wellington 6141
e: [email protected]
p: 04 381 3085
timaru
49 George Street
Timaru Central
Timaru 7910
e: [email protected]
p: 03 683 1300
tauranga
14 kiriwai place
matua
tauranga 3110
e: [email protected]
p: 027 595 3190
hamilton
95 collingwood street
po box 19313
hamilton 3204
e: [email protected]
p: 07 839 2337
Auckland
level 3
55-57 High Street
Auckland 1010
e: [email protected]
p: 09 886 4614
a little history
Dickson Lonergan Architects (DLA) was founded in Whanganui in 1974 with founding partners Bruce Dickson (retired) and the late Barry Lonergan. Once fully established in the Whanganui region, DLA then started to expand the business, first into Wellington in 1999 with Barry and Glenn starting up the capital city office. Then came the Timaru Office headed up by Murray Ackroyd in 2005 and the further expansion to Hamilton in 2010 with Martin Swann. The opportunity then arose to open an Auckland office in 2015 with Alana moving north from Wellington. Now with 5 offices, DLA has evolved from its humble beginnings into a nationwide practice, with a passionate team of architects and designers who specialise in all fields from commercial, residential, industrial, interiors, education and public projects through to DLA’s main stay of large scale dairy and food processing architecture.
Join the team
why work at DLA?
we here at dla thrive in a family culture thick with vibrancy and creativity. our projects are as diverse as our people with a collaborative environment and continual support from the five studios throughout new zealand. we are always on the hunt for like-minded individuals so if this sounds like a bit of you go on and send us your c.v. in the box below...
currently available positions
CAD technician/ Architectural Graduate - Hamilton Officeapply now
dla is on the hunt for a full-time experienced CAD Technician or Architectural Graduate for our Hamilton studio. If you have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for an opportunity to develop your architectural career, we would love to hear from you! We require a talented individual with the following attributes; – Completed New Zealand […]
dla is on the hunt for a full-time experienced CAD Technician or Architectural Graduate for our Hamilton studio.
If you have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for an opportunity to develop your architectural career, we would love to hear from you!
We require a talented individual with the following attributes;
– Completed New Zealand Certificate of Draughting; Bachelor of Architecture/ Master of Architecture Degree; or similar qualifications and working towards LBP or registration
– Excellent Revit 3D modelling, BIM 360, construction documentation and presentation documents
– Attention to detail
– Excellent communication skills and experience
– In depth knowledge of the NZ Construction Industry and regulations
– A keen design eye
– Self-motivated
This position is suitable for someone with at least 5 years relevant work experience in New Zealand. We offer a competitive salary and the chance to work in a thriving firm with an excellent reputation and great working conditions. We also provide career training and professional development opportunities. If you have the drive and energy to perform and want to be part of our thriving team, keep reading for how to apply.
Please note; This role is based in Hamilton. Applicants need to be currently residing in New Zealand and legally entitled to work here.
To apply, we need the following:
– A cover letter introducing yourself, telling us why you want to work with us and why you love working in the architectural field. Please attach or link to your portfolio if you have those online.
– An up-to-date CV which outlines your relevant work experience.
Applications close: Friday 29th January 2021. We look forward to hearing from you.
Honey Wiseman
Business Manager
[email protected]
DLA Architects Limited
PO Box 27-144
Te Aro
Wellington
Senior Architect – Timaru Officeapply now
dla is on the hunt for a full time Registered Architect for our Timaru studio. If you have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for an opportunity to develop your architectural career, we would love to hear from you. We require a talented individual with the following attributes; – NZ Registered Architect (or equivalent) – […]
dla is on the hunt for a full time Registered Architect for our Timaru studio.
If you have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for an opportunity to develop your architectural career, we would love to hear from you.
We require a talented individual with the following attributes;
– NZ Registered Architect (or equivalent)
– ANZIA and B.Arch/ M.Arch (or equivalent qualification)
– Excellent Revit 3D modelling, construction documentation and presentation documents
– Attention to detail
– Excellent communication skills
– In depth knowledge of the NZ Construction Industry and regulations
– A keen design eye
– Self-motivated
This is a senior position suitable for an architect with at least 10 years relevant work experience in New Zealand. The successful applicant will have the opportunity for advancement within the company to a senior management position and possible future stake holding.
We offer a competitive salary and the chance to work in a thriving firm with an excellent reputation and great working conditions. We also provide career training and professional development opportunities. If you have the drive and energy to perform and want to be part of our thriving team, we would love to hear from you.
Please note; This role is based in Timaru. Applicants need to be currently residing in New Zealand and legally entitled to work here and willing and happy to be located in Timaru.
To apply, we need the following:
– A cover letter introducing yourself, telling us why you want to work with us and why you love working as an Architect. Please attach or link to your portfolio if you have those online.
– An up-to-date CV which outlines your relevant work experience.
Applications close: 5th February 2021. We look forward to hearing from you.
Honey Wiseman
Business Manager
[email protected]
DLA Architects Limited
PO Box 27-144
Te Aro
Wellington
Architectural Graduate / CAD Technician - Wellington Officeapply now
dla is on the hunt for a full time experienced Architectural Graduate or CAD Technician for our Wellington studio. If you have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for an opportunity to develop your architectural career, we would love to hear from you! We require a talented individual with the following attributes; – Completed […]
dla is on the hunt for a full time experienced Architectural Graduate or CAD Technician for our Wellington studio.
If you have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for an opportunity to develop your architectural career, we would love to hear from you!
We require a talented individual with the following attributes;
– Completed Bachelor of Architecture/ Master of Architecture Degree; New Zealand Certificate of Draughting; or similar qualifications and working towards registration or LBP
– Excellent Revit 3D modelling, BIM 360, construction documentation and presentation documents
– Attention to detail
– Excellent communication skills and experience
– In depth knowledge of the NZ Construction Industry and regulations
– A keen design eye
– Self-motivated
This position is suitable for someone with at least 5 years relevant work experience in New Zealand. We offer a competitive salary and the chance to work in a thriving firm with an excellent reputation and great working conditions. We also provide career training and professional development opportunities. If you have the drive and energy to perform and want to be part of our thriving team, keep reading for how to apply.
Please note; This role is based in Wellington. Applicants need to be currently residing in New Zealand and legally entitled to work here.
To apply, we need the following:
– A cover letter introducing yourself, telling us why you want to work with us and why you love working in the architectural field. Please attach or link to your portfolio if you have those online.
– An up-to-date CV which outlines your relevant work experience.
We will review applications as they are made so apply now! Application closes 10th February 2021
Honey Wiseman
Business Manager
[email protected]
DLA Architects Limited
PO Box 27-144
Te Aro
Wellington