Our People

• Memberships
• Employment History
• Lectures and Presentations

• Fellow NZIA - Auckland Branch, FNZIA, 2024
• NZGBC Greenstar Champion Award, 2024 
• NZACS Director and Committee Member, 2012
• NZGBC GreenStar Assessor and Expert Panel Member, 2009
• NZGBC GreenStar Professional, 2007 GBCA GreenStar Professional, 2006
• Member New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA), 2005

Alec is a Director of Brewer Davidson and a Registered Architect in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has 40 years’ experience working in New Zealand, Canada, the USA, Germany, the United Kingdom and Korea, working for practices such as Warren and Mahoney, Hamilton Associates and DEGW.

Alec is a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, (FNZIA), a recognition of his services to advancing Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) in New Zealand. He is a member of the NZGBC Assessment Panel and a Green Building Council Accredited Professional. He has lectured and acted as a guest reviewer for schools of architecture in NZ and also provides expert witness services.

Alec has over 20 year’s experience designing and documenting recreational and performance buildings for secondary and tertiary schools. While a Principal at Warren and Mahoney, Alec was Design Manager and Project Design Lead on several large education projects including the $30m Kate Edger Student Amenities Building at the University of Auckland and the $25m University of Waikato Performing Arts Centre.

Alec has been the Project Director for numerous Ministry of Education projects, a selection are noted below.

• Sir Keith Park Special School, Tāmaki Makaurau - master planning and redevelopment
• Pakuranga College, Tāmaki Makaurau - Reference Block and Learning Support Unit (LSU), new build
• Waira Valley Special School, Tāmaki Makaurau - new LSU at Birkdale North Primary School
• Papatoetoe South School, Tāmaki Makaurau - master planning and LSU provision,
• Clayton Park School, Tāmaki Makaurau - master planning and new build
• Learning Centre Typology Co-Design Lead for multi-site LSU classroom block for Specialist Needs Education
• Hay Park School, Tāmaki Makaurau - master planning
• Riverdale School, Gisborne - master planning and design of new LSU block
  
• Snells Beach Primary School, Stage 3 - master planning
• Takapuna Grammar School, Tāmaki Makaurau - Masterplanning
• North Canterbury Schools - Southbrook Primary School, Oxford Area School, Ashgrove School, Rangiora Borough School - masterplanning and new builds (with Peddle Thorpe)
• Marriott Certified Passivhaus, Christchurch
• Waterview Primary School, Tāmaki Makaurau - new build
• Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Pukemiro, Kaitaia

Stuart is a New Zealand Registered Architect with over 20 years of experience across a diverse range of architectural projects, including commercial, retail, residential, public spaces and education. His broad project experience has given him a strong understanding of architectural design, technical documentation and the coordination required to deliver successful projects.

With a strong affinity for technology and digital design processes, Stuart oversees the IT requirements at Brewer Davidson and plays a key role in the practice’s use of technology to improve project delivery. He has over 22 years of experience using ArchiCAD, having first worked with the software early in his career when he was among its first users in Auckland. His extensive knowledge of the platform has established him as an industry expert, and he is regularly invited to participate in testing new software releases. He also contributes his expertise to Masterspec’s BIM Review Panel.

Stuart is passionate about producing high-quality, accurate and coordinated architectural documentation. He utilises construction documentation and Virtual Building Information Models to support efficient project workflows, improve the coordination of building information and ensure that design intent is clearly communicated throughout the project lifecycle. His combination of architectural experience, technical expertise and commitment to precision makes him a valuable contributor to the delivery of well-resolved, buildable architectural solutions.

Key Educational Projects

• 2002       Auckland Girls Grammar Technology Block
• 2003        Takapuna Grammar School Performing Arts Centre
• 2004        Auckland Girls Grammar Math’s & Art Block
• 2006        Takapuna Grammar School Visual Arts & Technology Building
• 2007        Takapuna Grammar School Library and Social Sciences Building
• 2008        Snell’s Beach Primary School
• 2011        Auckland Girls Grammar Information Centre
• 2013        Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Pukemiro, Kaitaia
• 2012        Hingaia Peninsula School, Papakura

Award Winning Projects

• Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Pukemiro, Kaitaia
• Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Te Kotuku
• Auckland Girls Grammar Gymnasium
• Orewa Public Library

Other Key Projects

• 2014 - Khartoum Place Stage 2
• 2005 - Khartoum Place Stage 1
• 2000 - Suzuki House, Queenstown
• 1997 - Heinz Wattie Head Office, Parnell
• 1995 - Auckland Girls Grammar Gymnasium
• 1994 - Orewa Public Library

Reuben is a Director of Brewer Davidson with over 15 years of experience across residential and multi-residential projects, complemented by experience in commercial fit-out design and documentation. His broad industry knowledge and practical understanding of the design and construction process enable him to guide projects from initial concept through to detailed documentation and delivery.

Reuben values a collaborative approach, working closely with clients, builders, consultants and other project stakeholders to ensure that design aspirations are translated into practical, well-resolved outcomes. His strong understanding of construction workflows, methodologies and on-site requirements allows him to identify potential challenges early, resolve complex design issues and support the efficient delivery of projects.

Passionate about bringing his clients’ ideas and aspirations to life, Reuben combines creative thinking with technical expertise, problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to teamwork. He understands the importance of balancing design quality, functionality, buildability and client expectations to achieve successful project outcomes.

Reuben’s experience and dedication to residential design have been recognised through award-winning work, including a Silver award at the 2017 Auckland House of the Year Awards. This recognition reflects his commitment to design excellence and the delivery of high-quality residential projects.

 Key Projects

• Northcote development

Project lead - Multi-Residential

• Ascot development

 Co-project lead - Multi-Residential

• Reiputa (Mt Wellington) development

Project lead - Multi-Residential

• Plumbing world Kingsland

Project Lead - Commercial fit-out

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Roy is a New Zealand Registered Architect with 30 years’ experience working in New Zealand, Australia and the Netherlands for practices including Jasmax, Takenaka Corporation and Andrew Scott Hill (now ASC).

He is an accomplished master planner, design manager and team leader, with more than 20 years’ experience delivering learning environments that support a wide range of contemporary teaching and learning practices.

Roy has led the design of several award-winning education projects, including Albany Senior High School and Te Whānau o Tupuranga, a Māori bilingual high school integrated within Kia Aroha College. Alongside his education work, he has also delivered award-winning library, community and flexible workplace projects.

As Design Lead, Roy focuses on building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, working collaboratively throughout the master planning and building design process. His extensive experience across design, documentation and construction, combined with his open and approachable working style, enables him to consistently deliver projects that are well-resolved, highquality, on time and within budget.

His longstanding involvement in school planning and exceptional knowledge of Ministry of Education requirements and processes has led to his direct engagement by the Ministry

in a number of roles, including as a Design Assurance Review panellist, contributor to the MoE Design Guidance, School Area distribution, PPP brief writing and design development of:

• Existing classroom block refurbishments
• OMB classrooms
• Standardised 2-3 storey classroom blocks.

• Sommerville Special School, Tāmaki Makaurau

Design Lead - Masterplanning and 22 New Build Special Needs Classrooms

• Pokeno School Stages 1 - 3, Pokeno

Design Lead - New Re-Build of a Primary School, 26 classrooms, Library and Administration Blocks

• Lynfield College, Tāmaki Makaurau

Design Lead - New Build High School 30 Classroom

• Marlborogh School Projects, Blenhem

Design Lead - Brief development, Masterplanning and Concept Design of a new Intermediate School, and co-located High Schools 

• Ōtūmoetai College, Tauranga

Design Lead - Master Planning, Concept Design, Admin Block Refurbishment.

• Sir Keith Park Special School, Tāmaki Makaurau

Project Design Lead - New Build Special Needs Classrooms & Hall

Benjamin began working at Brewer Davidson in 2024 and is an Architect with 7 years’ experience. His work includes Residential, Educational, Commercial, and Industrial Projects. He has a longstanding interest in and experience with Environmentally Sustainable Design and has been involved in numerous weatherঞghtness remediaঞon projects, using the knowledge gained from this to inform his design skills.

Benjamin brings to projects a willingness to explore, investigate, and solve problems with skills in communication, collaboration, and striving for Mahi Tahi to bring cohesive outcomes. He is now an invaluable member of our school’s team, where his passion and experience in the provision of healthy, high-quality, and cost-effective facilities are key to BDA projects.

• Sir Keith Park Special School

Architect - Educational

• Te Ata Hapara School, Gisborne

Architect - Educational

• Oceania Career Academy

Project coordination lead - Homestar residential

• Baradene College

Re-roof documentation for BC/Tender

• 12 Oteha Valley Rd Extension, Albany

Office design fit-out (concept only), Industrial design refurbishment and partial re-clad. Design through contract administration

• 217 Archers Rd, Wairau Valley

Industrial and commercial fit-out design

• St Josephs School, Fairfeild, Hamilton

Staging development to integrate exisঞng building stock, consultant coordination, client and stakeholder liaison, contract administration

Cameron is a Senior Architectural Designer and Licensed Building Practitioner (Design 2) with qualifications in architecture and building science and 25 years of professional experience.

He has delivered projects of all typologies and scales throughout New Zealand and the United Kingdom, including within the education, commercial and multiresidential sectors.

Scientific knowledge and extensive practical experience has allowed Cameron to develop a comprehensive understanding of construction methodologies, systems and materiality. He excels at resolving complex technical issues - a skill further enhanced by his qualification as a Certified Passive House Designer.

He aims to deliver clients high-performance buildings that are robust, durable and cost-effective whilst supporting their occupants’ comfort, health and wellbeing.

As an experienced master planner, Cameron is equally adept at delivering site-wide solutions. He is skilled at identifying site constraints and opportunities and navigating client and stakeholder requirements, allowing him to develop highly functional, well-integrated proposals regardless of site complexity and project scale.

Key Projects

• Pookino School, Stages 1 - 3, detailed design
• Sir Keith Park Special School, Tāmaki Makaurau, masterplanning, detailed design
• Sommerville Special School, Tāmaki Makaurau, masterplanning, detailed design
• Spotswood College, Taranaki, masterplanning and detailed design
• Lynfield College, Tāmaki Makaurau, detailed design
• Forrester High School, Edinburgh, UK, masterplanning and detailed design

James has been a part of the Brewer Davidson since 2012. during which he has gathered experience across multiple education and residential projects.

As a project leader, James works closely with clients, stakeholders, consultants and team members during design and construction phases to achieve outcomes that are consistently on time and within budget.

James has worked extensively on education projects including the master planning of school campuses, staging, and facility design. Through this work he has developed an expertise across all phases of the design process, from master planning, design and detailing to contract administration and site observation, along with an extensive understanding of MoE requirements and the design of learning and teaching spaces. With prior experience as a carpenter, James brings a construction knowledge into his work along with a collaborative approach with contractors to deliver well considered, high-quality projects.

James is a past participant of the Architectural Association of Australia’s Summer School and Masterclass, lead by Rick Leplastrier and Glenn Murcutt, developing an interest in architecture that is responsive to the environment, local context and culture.

Key Projects

• Sommerville Special School, Tāmaki Makaurau

Project Lead - New Build Special Needs Classrooms

• Lynfield College, Tāmaki Makaurau

 Project Lead - New Build High School 30 Classroom

• Ōtūmoetai College, Tauranga

 Master Planning, Concept Design

• Clayton Park School, Wattle Downs, Tāmaki Makaurau

Project Lead - New build 18 Classrooms, Admin and Libraryr

• Papatoetoe Intermediate, Tāmaki Makaurau

Project Lead - New Build Technology block