What archifact - architecture & conservation limited does

Archifact – architecture and conservation ltd is a New Zealand-based, NZIA-accredited specialist architectural practice focused on heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, and appropriate development of historic places. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Auckland, the firm operates with a small team of approximately six professionals led by founding Director Adam Wild, a Fellow of the NZIA and holder of a Master of Arts in Conservation Studies from the University of York. The practice serves three primary client segments — government and public sector (city councils, ministries), institutional clients (universities, religious trusts, museums), and private property owners — across New Zealand with selected international engagements in the South Pacific (Samoa) and Antarctica.

The firm's core service offering spans heritage assessment, conservation planning, recording and surveying (including 3-D laser scanning and Trotec T3000 microwave moisture measurement), expert witness testimony for Environment Court proceedings, seismic resilience and earthquake-prone building evaluation, special character evaluation, architectural design and documentation, policy guidance, and education and advocacy. Technology capability centres on 3-D laser scanning hardware that produces point cloud records and 2-D CAD/BIM (Revit) documentation, combined with specialist non-invasive moisture analysis of masonry up to 300mm thickness. These tools generate archival records that serve both immediate project needs and longitudinal building-condition datasets. The practice has been recognised with multiple NZIA Heritage Awards, the RMLA Outstanding Person Award (2017), Property Industry Awards, and NZILA recognition.

The revenue model is project-based professional services: engagements are quoted on a scope-and-complexity basis with no publicly disclosed pricing, and go-to-market is sales-led through industry reputation, awards, professional referrals, and direct client engagement rather than traditional marketing channels. Distribution is entirely direct enterprise and public-sector engagement. Ownership is private and concentrated in the Wild family (Adam Wild as Director, Emma Wild as Practice Manager, Alice Wild as HR Manager), with no external venture or private equity capital indicated and no subsidiaries, M&A activity, or public listing.

Name

archifact - architecture & conservation limited

Legal name

archifact – architecture and conservation ltd

Website

https://archifact.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Archifact is an Auckland-based, NZIA-accredited heritage architecture and conservation practice serving government, institutional, and private clients across New Zealand, with specialist capabilities in 3-D laser scanning, conservation planning, and expert witness services for historic buildings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG), Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Heritage conservation architecture
• Conservation planning services
• Heritage building assessment
• 3D laser scanning heritage
• Seismic strengthening heritage

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Heritage Architecture and Conservation Consulting: Professional services revenue generated through architectural design, heritage assessments, conservation planning, expert witness services, condition surveys, and documentation for heritage buildings and sites. Services are project-based and tailored to client needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Archifact – architecture and conservation ltd is an NZIA-accredited heritage conservation architecture practice that delivers professional services across heritage assessment, conservation planning, 3-D laser scanning and measured building surveys, expert witness testimony, policy guidance, seismic resilience assessment, and architectural design and documentation for adaptive reuse of historic buildings. The firm serves private, public, and institutional clients on heritage conservation, adaptive re-use, and appropriate development projects across New Zealand, the South Pacific, and Antarctica.

Product overview

Archifact is an NZIA-accredited architecture and conservation practice offering a comprehensive suite of heritage conservation services. The firm provides heritage assessments, conservation planning, recording and surveying (including 3-D laser scanning), expert witness testimony, policy guidance, architectural design and documentation, special character evaluation, seismic resilience assessment, and education and advocacy. These services are delivered through consultancy engagements rather than software products, serving private, public and institutional clients on heritage conservation, adaptive re-use, and appropriate development projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning heritage conservation projects including 44 Symonds Street recognized as one of the best examples of revitalisation of a significant heritage place in the Auckland region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Common ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration with Common Architects on Erskine Chapel project, awarded NZIA Regional Award in Wellington for Heritage and shortlisted for NZ NZIA Heritage award.
• Athfield ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Worked in association with Athfield Architects on Cuba Farmers project, which won Wellington 2021 NZIA local branch Heritage Award.
• Naylor LoveminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership with Naylor Love on Waikohanga House project for University of Auckland, where Archifact provided heritage consulting alongside main contractor.
• BecaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership with Beca on Waikohanga House project providing engineering and technical consulting services.
• RTA StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership with RTA Studio on 44 Symonds Street conservation project for University of Auckland. Archifact acted as conservation architects with RTA Studio for refurbishment and adaptive reuse of Category A heritage building.
• UniteccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Collaboration between Archifact and Unitec for research project to provide conservation and implementation plan for the Former Apia Courthouse in Samoa, involving laser scanning and adaptive reuse planning.
• Boffa MiskellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Collaborated with Boffa Miskell on Akaroa Township project commissioned by Christchurch City Council to produce design guidelines balancing development needs with retaining special character of the historic area.
• Wellington City CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngaged as Conservation Architects for Wellington Town Hall seismic strengthening project, providing specialist heritage expertise for public infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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