About Us
Bays Architectural Ltdfrom Concept to Completion
At Bays Architectural Ltd we have the skills and experience to undertake a wide range of design and building projects. Our slogan “Concept to Completion” means we can act as a single point of contact, a one-stop shop, for our clients no matter how big their project.
Passion, Innovation & CommunicationOur Key To Success:
Our passion for architecture comes from designs that are:
- Aesthetically pleasing,
- Fit harmoniously within the surrounding environment, and
- Function to match how you live your life.
To achieve this trio, design innovation is required. From extending a heritage home while retaining its original aesthetic value, to creating a ‘new look’ architectural masterpiece, we achieve this for you.
Once you are ready to build, we manage the construction right up to when we hand over the keys, and the certificate of compliance. We are your single point of contact throughout the entire design and building process making the whole project simple for you.
The key to all of this is customer service and communication. Once the exciting stage of the concept is over, there will be regular progress updates, which provide opportunities for further questions and comments throughout the remainder of the project.
Create What You've ImaginedUsing Design Principles & Best Practice For Your Build
Maurice Buckley, Director, is a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) and oversees all design and documentation produced in the office. He is also licensed as a builder and site manager.
We believe in ongoing education as the only way to keep up with the innovation and change happening in the industry. All our staff are encouraged to attend relevant seminars and short courses as they come up. As an extra comfort, we carry Professional Indemnity Insurance.
By working closely with our clients we can achieve just what the imagination creates. We relish the challenge to create the design you’ve always wanted. By incorporating our design principles, and ensuring best design practice throughout your project, your house will stand the best and worst of New Zealand’s conditions. What drives us to do this is our innate responsibility for improving New Zealand’s built environment.
Meet Our TeamMaurice Buckley: (NZBC, DIP ARCH TECH) - Director
Maurice has been in the building industry for over 30 years and has considerable experience in construction. Maurice started his career as an apprentice carpenter and has worked on projects from single houses, additions and alterations, school additions and refurbishments… to a 250 house development project… as well as multi story buildings. His work experience was gained both in New Zealand and overseas.
After completing his apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery he completed a New Zealand Building Certificate in 1980 by correspondence while working in the construction industry in Papua New Guinea.
He is a Licensed Building Practitioner in Design Construction to Site 2 No. 110066
Throughout his career Maurice has also built up considerable experience in the following disciplines:
- Design and Plan Draughting
- Project Management (both construction and subdivision): including a 40 site subdivision in Mairangi Bay.
Over the years Maurice has tended to work as a sole practitioner.
Jan Bezems
Jan works as receptionist and office administrator. Its her bright personality that first greets visitors to the office or initial phone enquiries. She has a strong background in people skills and administration. Jan trained initially as a travel consultant but also has experience in a landscaping business and early in her career working in banking.
She enjoys the variety of work she gets in working and supporting the Bays team and their clients.
Outside of work you will find her walking her dog, haunting vintage and op shops for bargains, gardening and drinking the odd drop of vino with friends
Wendy Zheng
Wendy is a graduate of The School of Architecture at The University of Auckland. Her passion is to help people find the beauty in space and architecture. She completed her degree in 2014 and won the OPOTIKI HOUSE competition (a community housing for the elderly scheme ).
Wendy aims to integrate theory and practical knowledge in real cases at Bays Architectural. Sustainable architecture is one of her major fields of interest.
Outside of work, she loves movies, squash, drawing, hiking and, of course, designing little stuff.
Dalia Al - Timmi
Dalia is a graduate of Auckland Universities school of architecture where she obtained her Bachelors of Architecture in 2012 and is currently completing a Master of Architecture degree. She has previously worked in Wellington on numerous commercial projects but has discovered a passion for residential projects since joining Bays Architectural Ltd.
Dalia loves the design process where she specifically tailors solutions that meet her client’s needs. She has a very strong affinity for technology and her 3D modelling skills are much appreciated in bringing projects alive for his clients.
Outside of work Dalia is a confessed “adrenaline junkie” but also has a strong interest in the arts and also in travel.
Marcio Cassemiro Dos Santos
Marcio loves the creativity and freedom in working in architecture. He originally undertook a degree in business administration before turning to architectural design and training at Unitec.
He has worked in a number of rolls from being a barista (he remains the best coffee maker in the Bays team!) to working in the construction industry and in furniture assembly. Today his passion is modern residential design and outside of work he has a love of travel.
His aim is to build his creative career and become a very well known architect.
David Morris
David has been in the art, design and printing business for many years before finally deciding to pursue his passion for architecture. Redesigning and extending his and his wife’s 1920’s bungalow inspired him to complete the National Diploma in Architectural Technology course at UNITEC. David is now using this experience designing and draughting at Bays Architectural.