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Design that does more. 

A New Zealand architecture studio helping you add space, income, and flexibility - and actually get it built. From build-ready plans at $3,495 to full custom design.

I want to...

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Renovate my home

Tailored design that adds space and value.

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Add a flat or small home

Build-ready, architecturally-designed plans or fully custom. 

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Check my site

Find out what your property can support.

Many residential projects fail before construction even begins.

Because too often...

  • Council rules and exemptions are misunderstood

  • Design decisions are disconnected from build cost and pricing

  • Homeowners commit before knowing what their site can actually support

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MAV designs with the end result in mind. 
That’s why our work ranges from bespoke renovations to pre-designed, construction-ready homes that remove uncertainty early.

​We help clients:

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  • Navigate council and compliance with confidence

  • Create homes that generate space, income, or flexibility

  • Avoid generic solutions and over-designed outcomes

  • Move forward with clarity, not endless revisions

Considering a granny flat or smaller home?

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These aren't your average granny flats. Whether you want space for family, a home office, rental income, or a compact home of your own, a well-designed space makes better use of your property,  and lives much bigger than its size suggests.

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MAV's pre-designed homes simplify the process. Instead of starting from scratch, you get:

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Complete, construction-ready drawing sets

Designs that can be adapted to suit your needs

Proven solutions that get consent and get built

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Trusted by industry leaders. Chosen by everyday New Zealanders.
Our knowledge + approach to residential architecture is shaped by experience across projects of different scale and complexity.

Not sure which path is right?

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If you’re exploring what’s possible on your site, start with a site and feasibility check.


If you already know what you want, explore our pre-designed collection, or contact us regarding your home renovation.

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GET IN TOUCH 


021 026 17597
hello@mavstudio.co.nz
Working New Zealand wide - based in Wellington

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