Student profiles

View student profiles from the Wellington School of Architecture and find out what the school is like from the people studying there.

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.
Xi Shao

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

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

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

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

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

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

After graduating with a civil engineering degree and working in Guatemala, Nicolle Miranda enrolled in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia Alexander

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was only when her graphics and technology teacher suggest trying architecture, noting her talent for drawing, that Zoe found her true calling.
Tyler Florance

It wasn’t until Tyler started volunteering at Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary that he grasped the potential of combining his passion for architecture with nature.
Daniel Coombes

Daniel Coombes, a third-year Doctor of Philosophy candidate in Landscape Architecture, works with colonial artefacts and histories through landscape research.
Seth Bocknek

Seth enrolled in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning to take his career a new direction.
Cam Beauchamp

Cam completed a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and worked full time in data analysis prior to enrolling in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning.
Karunikah Pere-Walker

Interior Architecture student Karunikah Pere-Walker explores mātauranga Māori and sustainable design.
Matthew Lloyd

Matthew enrolled in a Bachelor of Architectural Studies with a specialisation in Māori Design and Environments.