Student profiles | Wellington School of Architecture | Victoria University of Wellington

Tayla Lindsay

Tayla Lindsay, Bachelor of Building Science and Master of Architectural Science alumna, says the key to success is a solid foundation—with a flexible attitude.

A to down view of a rimu table with food on at a picnic.

Zoe Glentworth

Manaaki (generosity) for communities and Papatūānuku is at the centre of design for Master of Architecture (Professional) student Zoe Glentworth.

A man mixes a cocktail behind a modern bar.

Jessica Wylie

Jessica understands interior architecture to mean creating spaces which evoke feelings and creates an experience.

A view of an elevated walkway through a building with people walking along and under it.

Jessica Micallef

Jessica learned about interior architecture from watching her father and grandfather undertake home renovations and construction projects while growing up.

Temukisa Taito

Temukisa Taito was looking to combine logic with creativity when she discovered Building Science at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Danbie Bong

Danbie Bong has always been interested in designing spaces which react and respond to people, which is why she decided to study architecture.

Emily Newmarch

The University has been the foundation for all of Emily's collaborations and the ability to explore the opportunities of advancing her skillset through a PhD.

David Batchelor

After completing history and public management qualifications, David Batchelor enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture.

Jackson Prattley-Jones

A love of nature and desire to ensure buildings are built sustainably led Jackson to the Building Science programme.

Taylor Greer

Taylor’s Master’s research investigates the use of Deconstructivism as an instrumental and operational method to explore the design capabilities of an interior.

Mariana Restrepo Sierra

A love of the Sims computer game from an early age led to Mariana Restrepo Sierra’s passion for interiors and architecture.

Georgia Alexander

Georgia Alexander’s Master’s research explored the potential energy savings of occupancy sensors in spaces that are intermittently used.

Jeremy Morris

Jeremy Morris had always wanted to be an architect, but it wasn’t until he began undergraduate studies that he discovered a passion for landscape architecture.

Tessa Lynch

Master of Architecture (Professional) Graduate Tessa's research explored ways to use wellbeing as a central focus in the design of built environments.

Masi Shiran

The chance to develop her research alongside like-minded aspirational people, both students and staff, has put Masi on the path to a PhD.

Sarah Buet

Discovering the analytical side of architecture led Sarah to studying building science, and she's never looked back.

Josh Horne

Interior architecture explores the essence of designed spaces, from tiny details to the way we use these areas, making it the perfect degree choice for Josh.

William Chrisp in Cobblestone Park, Te Aro

Will Chrisp

New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architecture (NZILA) Scholarship winner Will hopes his research will make a real difference to how we enjoy our night skies.

Hamish Beattie

Hamish’s doctoral thesis explored how games can be used to work alongside those living in slums to empower them to contribute to slum upgrading processes.

Charlotte Hughes-Hallett

Master of Interior Architecture Graduate, Charlotte Hughes-Hallet’s thesis, ‘Our Third Skin’, was a critique on the architectural surface.

Celia Hall

Celia Hall has carried out a research project exploring possible designs for the construction of a learning garden.

Jeff Bartlett

For Jeff, studying architecture at Victoria University of Wellington has taught him to see the world in a completely different way.

Beth Noble

Meet Beth, a student with a passionate for building accessibility and creating comfortable spaces.

Ellie Fairgray Landscape Architecture coursework: in the foreground, a child running on a bridge. In the background, a river, people walking, tents, a hut, and pukekos.

Elle Fairgray

Ellie is taking up a number of different opportunities at Victoria University of Wellington, including the chance to be part of an international field study.

Billy Pearce

A broad first year of study allowed Billy to explore different avenues and discover his passion for landscape architecture.

Alanah McCormick

Alanah enjoys the flexibility of her courses, which means she can bring her personal interests and experiences into her studies.

Claudia van Velthooven holding a 3D printed object in front of two computer screens.

Claudi van Velthooven

For Claudi, studying architecture allows her to express her artistic side.

Xi Shao

Find out why Xi thinks Wellington is the perfect place to study architecture.