Stiles & Hooker Architects + Engineers - Hamilton West

About Us

Our team of dedicated professional Engineers and Architectural Designers are driven to create ‘world-class’ environments in which people Work, Live, Learn and Play.
You can depend on us.
Our practice has a proven track record that spans over 39 years, designing buildings both in New Zealand and overseas.

We stand out in the Engineering and Architecture market.
The point of difference that sets us apart from other firms is the fusion of Engineering and Architecture we offer under one roof; this allows for a truly collaborative and innovative process where the specialist skills of each member of the team interweave to deliver optimal results for our clients.

We design high-end buildings that win awards.
Our team of skilled professionals excel in designing Commercial, Industrial, Educational, Civic, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare and High End Residential environments that bring together the best Engineering and Architecture to create outstanding buildings. Our successful formula works, with many of our buildings winning top awards for Architectural Design.

Designing buildings for the Food Industry is second nature to us
We are industry leaders in designing structures for the Food Industry including Hygiene Facilities and Processing Plants for export Dairy, Meat and other Food Production Industries in New Zealand and overseas. We have designed processing facilities for Fonterra, Westland Milk Products, Synlait Milk, Oceania Dairy and Delegat Winery, among others. In these industries, time is even more critical. We understand this; our excellent document processing systems and attention to detail means we have a record of delivering on time.

We believe in Artistic Innovation working hand-in-hand with Science
Our Architects lead the process of creating innovative built spaces in urban and rural environments, where art works hand-in hand with science.

We guide our clients from building concept stage to full realisation, giving advice and leadership along the way, optimising available capital and the building site parameters to help in the success of your building project. We love what we do and we believe it shows.

Design Essence

“We believe that a building should reflect the unique characteristics of its location, function and the identity of the people for whom it is built.”

Whether your project is big or small, we engage with you, our client, to identify your values and overall identity. This helps us to ensure we create an environment that best suits your needs and expectations.

Our team gains great satisfaction in creating buildings of enduring quality that add immense value to the lives of the people that interact with them.

Environmentally Sustainable Design

We are committed to the implementation of Environmentally Sustainable Design principles (ESD) for our projects.

We encourage our clients to adopt Green Star initiatives into their projects.

Quality Assurance

We use the ‘latest and greatest’ technical tools.Our in-house technologies are continually audited to ensure they are up-to-date; this means we consistently utilise the latest technical tools, enhancing our organisation’s capacity to deliver exceptional projects.

We keep abreast of the latest trends.Our professionals and technicians keep abreast of new developments in design trends, building processes, materials and technologies to ensure they are equipped to provide you, our clients, with the best advice and ultimately great buildings.

You can be assured of quality and peace of mind when we work with you.We provide the Quality Assurance you deserve, being registered with TELARC New Zealand (ISO 9001) 2015.

Our Approach

We Listen.
We focus on effective listening, enabling us to determine your requirements and desires from project inception to the full realisation of your project. We are a personable group of professionals who you can chat with in confidence…. come and enjoy the process with us.

We Collaborate.
We pride ourselves on getting projects off to a decisive start by collaborating with key players early on during the design process. Not only do we do that, we have also taken the proven benefits of collaboration a step further, gathering the best and most dynamic Engineering and Architectural minds under one roof. This team effort will deliver optimal results for your project.

We Create.
For our talented team, using innovation to come up with smart solutions that help our clients do things better, is part of everyday life. We look for continual improvement so the solutions we offer are both creative and effective for our client’s projects.

We Deliver.
We have a proven track record, with industry respect for the thorough level of documentation we provide and the sound management of projects. We are motivated to deliver projects for our clients that strike the right balance between quality, cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.

Our Culture

Integrity
We do right by the project - We do right by the team

Customer
We make them part of our team, we truly understand them & deliver on promises

Team
We collaborate to succeed together

Quality
We use our skills and knowledge to provide quality that we are proud of

Passion
We celebrate our vision becoming reality.... enjoy the journey

Balance
We are balanced in all we do: Family, Health, Work & Play