ABOUT
Studio 8 Architectural Design was established in late 2017 by director Jennie Harding. The principal ethos of this practice is to combine collaboration, functionality and endurance. Central to our practice is the design of high functioning residential homes for clients, that are warm, practical and timeless. We approach each project as a partnership between the clients, the design team, consultants and the construction team, and firmly believe that equal and sound contribution from each party is integral to a quality outcome.
Diverse in our experience, we work across projects of differing scale, style and budget and enjoy nothing more than a problem requiring a great solution.
JENNIE HARDING - Director/Principal Designer
MA(Arch), LBP Design 2, ADNZ Member, NZIA Graduate Member
From as early as I could manoeuvre a mouse, I can recall tinkering with design programs on my mum's large and clunky desktop computer. It was therefore, not an unexpected leap when I officially began my architectural career as a student at the School of Architecture at the University of Edinburgh. Here I completed a Master of Arts (in Architecture) degree and Part 1 of the RIBA career path to becoming an Architect.
On completion of this degree, I moved to New Zealand for a gap year, planning to return to complete Part 2 the following year. During my stay, not only did I fall in love with New Zealand, I also secured a job in a well established Architectural practice in Wanaka and I was faced with the enticing decision to stay and apply for residency.
I completed a number of architecture courses with Unitec Auckland where I was brought up to spec on the New Zealand landscape, and became an official NZIA graduate member. During an 8 year tenure at this growing practice, I was involved in a variety of architectural projects (small scale renovation, larger scale commercial and high end residential). During this time, I learned a vast amount about New Zealand's architectural landscape and with that knowledge, came to recognise with a very whole heart, that New Zealand was the place I wanted to progress my career.
In 2016, I took a break in my practise to have my first child. It was during this time that I was inspired to set up my own practice, Studio 8 Architectural Design in late 2017.
