TOA Architects

What TOA Architects does

TOA Architects Ltd. is a privately held, founder-led architecture firm headquartered at 326 Karangahape Road in Auckland, New Zealand. Operating as an NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects) Practice, the firm delivers architectural services across the full project lifecycle from concept design through construction administration. Its portfolio spans heritage preservation and adaptive reuse, residential, commercial, mixed-use, civic, hospitality, interior fit-outs, early childhood education facilities, bulk and location studies, and pro bono charity work. Projects have been delivered across New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga) and internationally to Nagano, Japan (Seki House), with named enterprise clients including ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development), Puma, and EY Tahi.

The firm is led by Founding Director Nicholas Dalton (Registered Architect), with a team of approximately 11 named professionals including Craig Wilson (Studio Lead), Tim Merkens (Senior Associate / Senior Architect), Tracy Davis (Senior Business Development Manager), architectural graduates, a spatial designer, a graduate landscape architect, and an operations and accounts coordinator. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees quoted on a per-engagement basis, with no public pricing disclosed. The firm runs a sales-led, referral-driven GTM motion through direct client engagement and professional network flows via NZIA and PrefabNZ memberships, supported by a website (toa.net.nz), Facebook, and Instagram for top-of-funnel visibility. There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is people-delivered design expertise rather than a software or product business.

TOA's positioning is differentiated by its emphasis on Māori design principles (Tangata – People, Whenua – Land, Aroha – Heart, Wairua – Spirit) and a Kaitiaki (Guardian) stewardship ethos toward clients, communities, and the environment. Industry recognition includes NZIA 2018 Local Awards and an NZIA 2022 Award. The firm explicitly states that "nothing we do is repeated," positioning each engagement as a bespoke solution rather than a repeatable product.

Name

TOA Architects

Legal name

TOA Architects Ltd.

Website

https://toa.net.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TOA Architects is a privately held, founder-led New Zealand architecture firm delivering heritage, residential, commercial, mixed-use, civic, and hospitality design services from concept through construction administration across New Zealand and selectively Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Heritage architecture
• Mixed-use architecture
• Residential architecture
• Commercial architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Project-based architectural fees spanning concept to construction administration. Services include heritage, residential, commercial, mixed-use, civic, hospitality, fit-outs, early childhood education, and bulk/location studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TOA Architects is an NZIA Practice delivering end-to-end architectural services from concept design through to on-site construction administration. Services span heritage, residential, commercial, mixed-use, civic, hospitality, fit-outs, early childhood education, bulk and location studies, and charity projects, each with unique design solutions informed by Māori design principles.

Product overview

TOA Architects is an architecture firm providing comprehensive architectural services from concept design through construction administration. The firm operates as an NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects) Practice and offers services across multiple project types including Heritage, Residential, Commercial, Mixed Use, Civic, Hospitality, Fit Outs, Early Childhood Education, and Charity projects. The firm also provides Bulk and Location Studies for planning purposes. Each project follows a clear series of stages combining analysis, creativity, and problem-solving to deliver unique architectural solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heritage Architecture Specialised architectural services for heritage building preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse, tailored to property owners with historic assets requiring conservation alongside modern performance requirements.
• Residential Architecture Custom residential design services including single-family homes, apartments, multi-unit developments, and alterations/additions for homeowners and property developers.
• Commercial Architecture Commercial building design services for office, retail, and business spaces that enhance operations and support business functionality.
• Mixed-Use Architecture Multi-purpose development design combining residential, commercial, and civic functions within integrated projects for developers and mixed-use clients.
• Civic Architecture Public-sector building design including government facilities and community infrastructure that serves the public.
• Hospitality Architecture Design services for hotels, restaurants, cafes, and hospitality venues aimed at creating memorable guest experiences through spatial design.
• Fit-Outs Interior fit-out and renovation services for existing commercial and residential spaces.
• Early Childhood Education Architecture Specialised design services for childcare centres and early learning facilities delivering child-safe, engaging learning environments.
• Bulk and Location Studies Urban planning and feasibility analysis services supporting developers' site evaluation and bulk/location decisions.
• Charity Architecture Pro bono and discounted architectural services for charitable and non-profit organisations requiring cost-effective solutions for community benefit.

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA)coreOthersTOA Architects operates as an NZIA Practice, adhering to professional standards above the statutory minimum. This membership provides credibility, access to the professional network, and eligibility for NZIA awards programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• BVN: Large Australian architecture practice with broad portfolios in education, health, commercial and civic work. A broader incumbent competitor that competes with TOA on commercial and civic commissions from the Australian side of the Tasman.
• Bates Smart: Australian architecture firm with deep heritage in commercial, hospitality and adaptive reuse projects. Comparable to TOA on heritage and commercial/mixed-use work but operating at significantly larger scale.
• Cox Architecture: Major Australian architecture practice with extensive civic, education, residential and heritage portfolios. Comparable on multi-sector service offering and design-led positioning, though at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• Athfield Architects: Auckland-based NZIA-recognised architecture firm with strong heritage, residential and civic portfolios. Highly comparable to TOA on boutique scale, NZIA affiliation, heritage specialism, and Auckland-centric geographic focus.
• RTA Studio: New Zealand design studio working across architecture, interiors and urban design with a strong residential and mixed-use portfolio. Comparable to TOA on multi-sector boutique model and cultural/place-based design narrative.
• Fearon Hay Architects: Auckland boutique architecture studio known for premium residential, hospitality and heritage work. Closely matches TOA's boutique scale, design-led positioning, and focus on high-end bespoke outcomes.
• Architectus: Trans-Tasman architecture and urban design practice with offices across Australia and New Zealand. Comparable to TOA on service breadth (civic, commercial, residential, heritage) but with much broader geographic reach.
• Patterson Architects: Auckland architecture practice delivering commercial, civic, residential and heritage projects in New Zealand. Directly comparable on service breadth, NZIA membership, and project type mix.
• Cheshire Architects: Auckland design studio spanning architecture, interiors and furniture across residential, hospitality and commercial sectors. Comparable to TOA on multi-disciplinary boutique model, Auckland base, and fit-out / interior capability.
• Warren and Mahoney: New Zealand's largest architecture practice, delivering commercial, residential, civic and heritage work across NZ and Australia. Directly comparable to TOA on service mix (heritage, mixed-use, civic, commercial) but operates at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TOAArchitects
• Instagraminstagram.com/toaarchitects
• Xx.com/ToaArchitects
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/toa-architects

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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