Architecture Smith + Scully

We really enjoyed every aspect of working with Smith and Scully on the brief, design and build of our new house. Their empathy and ability to help us articulate all of our requirements during the briefing process meant that we had only one minor change to the initial design. Hilary and Carolyn’s directional aesthetic has resulted in a house that looks as contemporary now as it did when we moved in nine years ago. We entrusted the project management of the build to them which ensured continuity of vision and practical refinements that made the house perfect for us. The concrete, high ceilings, rich wood and energy-efficient technology has created a robust, adaptable home for our changing family needs, with the family having evolved from 6 years old boys into 2 quite different teenagers and the flow between the house and the three outdoor areas leaves us spoilt for choice when Summer rolls around.Our focus was to create a home that was filled with love and peace. Smith and Scully’s ability to translate that brief into a welcoming house that flows easily between spaces for family, work, contemplation and the outdoors has created a home that exceeds our expectations in every way.

The Motutapu Outdoor Education Trust has used the services of Architecture Smith & Scully for 10 years including three new builds & two substantial alterations. The camp on Motutapu Island, Hauraki Gulf, Auckland is a listed historic site which requires all work to be sympathetic with the existing predominantly 1930's buildings. Architecture Smith & Scully have taken our complex (not always well resolved) briefs and turned them into a reality by asking the right questions, applying innovative thinking and delivering a result that exceeded our expectations. Budgets are always tight and we require 'no surprises in all projects. The precise and well considered designs & details allowed accurate pricing delivering projects on budget without any complications. We look forward to working with them again."