A modern black house with large windows stands behind a wooden fence in a grassy field with palm trees, under a clear blue sky.
Interior of a living room with wooden ceiling, white walls, framed pictures of birds and landscapes, a sofa, a blanket draped over it, a wooden dining table and chairs, and a sliding glass door with white curtains leading to an outdoor deck with potted plants.
A modern building with black vertical siding and large windows, surrounded by a sidewalk, green bushes, and a metal fence, under a clear blue sky with some clouds.
Modern house with large windows and a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and green grass, during the evening with warm lighting inside.
Front view of a modern house with a wooden deck porch, black front door, large windows, and metal roofing, surrounded by a landscaped garden with trees and shrubs.
Front view of a modern house with a wooden deck porch, black front door, large windows, and metal roofing, surrounded by a landscaped garden with trees and shrubs.

Arkhē is an award-winning architecture practice based in Tauranga, New Zealand.
We design sustainable and considered homes tailored to people and place.

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Modern rural house located in Matata, Bay of Plenty, using Colorsteel Cladding and large sliding doors. Arkhe Architecture, Tauranga.

We are committed to designing homes that respond to the unique needs of both the inhabitants and the landscapes of New Zealand, weaving people and places into a cohesive fabric.

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Architecture for people and place.

Every home is an opportunity to tread lighter — to create something honest, responsive, and enduring. Based in Tauranga, and working across New Zealand, at Arkhē we design sustainable architecture rooted in context and crafted with purpose. If that resonates, let’s talk.

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Close-up of a modern building facade with vertical metal siding and a large window at the top left, with greenery and rocks at the bottom.