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What Our Clients and Project Partners Say

The best measure of our work is the experience of the people we work with.

Read over 55 reviews from homeowners, builders, consultants and project partners who have worked with Modal Architecture on new homes, renovations, extensions and residential developments throughout New Zealand.

From the first design conversations through consenting and construction, these reviews offer an independent perspective on our design approach, communication, documentation and the way we work alongside our clients and wider project teams.

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"Modal Architecture engages with the council consenting process in a highly professional, respectful, and timely manner. Even when navigating complex applications involving numerous Requests for Further Information (RFIs), their..."
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Steven - Masterton District Council
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Email Review
22nd September 2022
5 Stars
"Sam from Modal Architecture works with a high calibre of design thinking, professionalism, and client care that genuinely makes projects run smoothly. Across both projects I am working on with Modal, a..."
Residential Extension
Karl
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Email Review
10th December 2025
5 Stars
"Excellent results achieved with virtually no input from myself. Council even gave Modal the nod for doing a fantastic job. Very impressed..."
Residential New Build
Chris & Janna
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4th October 2022
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture delivers architectural documentation that is clear, accurate, and remarkably easy to follow on site. Their drawings, details, and written specifications demonstrate a solid understanding of Building Code..."
Residential Renovation
Daniel - Warwick Gair Builders
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Email Review
16th November 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture has a solid understanding of the Building Act, backed up by thorough documentation and strong practical on-site knowledge. Their drawings and specifications are clear, and they respond quickly with straightforward..."
Build Partner
Cameron - Cameron Hine Builders
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Email Review
15th December 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture’s work stands out for its seamless integration of design vision, buildability, and regulatory rigor. Their architectural drawings communicate a remarkably clear design intent while demonstrating a comprehensive..."
Consultant
Henry - NZ Registered Architect
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Email Review
19th November 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture helped us design the changes we wanted to make to our home, and their care and professionalism stood out throughout. As first-time renovators, we appreciated the clear expectations and guidance..."
Residential Renovation
Kirsty & Daniel
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19th September 2022
5 Stars
"Sam and his team at Modal Architecture bring a steady, highly practical presence to every project, delivering exceptional documentation that's clear and considered. It makes it easy to build from, and their..."
Build Partner
Mathew - Hammer It Construction Ltd
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Email Review
14th January 2026
5 Stars
"I've worked with Sam and Modal Architecture on residential projects across Auckland, including a new build home in Glenfield and a project in Windy Ridge. Modal creates great-looking, smart architectural responses, particularly..."
Residential
Scott - Urban Planning Consultants
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Email Review
15th December 2025
5 Stars
"The team at Modal Architecture were referred to us by our builder. They gave us a simple, straightforward process and took care of everything for us. It was easy! When our builders..."
Residential Renovation
Hayley
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Email Review
9th August 2024
5 Stars
"We still can't believe how lucky we were to have found Sam for our renovation on our mountain home. Modal Architecture approaches projects with clarity, care, and genuine enthusiasm, doing a superb..."
Residential Renovation
Kylie & Chris
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Google Review
31st August 2025
5 Stars
"Modal helped us with a redesign of our office space at Aro, it was an absolute pleasure to work with Modal through this process. They saw our vision right away, to help..."
Commercial Fitout
Jonty - Aro Digital
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6th September 2022
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture brings exceptional professional depth to statutory interpretation and regulatory navigation. They possess a proven strength in translating the complex framework of the Building Act and local planning regulations..."
Consultant
Patrick - NZ & AUS Registered Architect
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Email Review
24th November 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture operates at a standard of professional practice that makes referring clients to them effortless. Their architectural documentation is technically strong, exceptionally clear, and commands a deep understanding of..."
Build Partner
Kelly - Reliable Renovations
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Email Review
18th November 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture provides a highly professional, well-considered service that stands out for its clarity, consistency, and accountability. Throughout design iterations, building consent, and construction, Modal Architecture..."
Residential Extension
David & Janette
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Email Review
22nd December 2025
5 Stars
"Working with Modal Architecture makes site queries easy, They have a deep, and detailed knowledge of the Building Act and history of NZ housing styles. Working with Modal, it's easy to iron..."
Build Partner
Thomas - Re:formed Ltd
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Email Review
28th November 2025
5 Stars
"Modal was very punctual, and spot on with discussing drawings ideas that I had, They took all the pain away from my major house rennovations which many others were scaring me just..."
Residential Renovation
Rakesh
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Google Review
15th November 2022
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture delivers a level of professionalism, maturity, and client care that exceeds expectations. Working with Modal Architecture has been a genuinely positive experience. From the outset, they listened carefully to my..."
Residential Development
Debbie
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15th October 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture has been amazing to deal with. We have had an amazing experience dealing with them so far on our renovation project. They have exceeded our expectations of service delivery. From..."
Residential Renovation
Ashleigh & Alex
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BuildersCrack
29th July 2023
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture operates with a high standard of practice conduct and office management. Their work and plans are well organised, and they maintain a thorough understanding of the New Zealand regulatory framework..."
Consultant
Ben - Ben Zwartz Land Surveyor Ltd
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Email Review
11th December 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture’s appreciation of structural performance and load path implications is better than the majority of architectural practices. Working on complex hill sites and multi-level developments, they communicate directly..."
Consultant
John - King & Dawson Architects & Engineers Ltd
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Email Review
15th December 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture provides patient, clear communication that makes navigating design, regulatory guidance, and construction straightforward for non-construction backgrounds. They demonstrate strong capability in navigating compliance..."
Residential Extension
Tim
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Email Review
12th January 2026
5 Stars
"Working with Modal on our Brooklyn renovation was a fantastic experience. Sam handled the entire process seamlessly right through to building consent approval, making it all possible.."
Residential Extension
Jinal & Varun
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Google Review
5th September 2022
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture makes design development, building consent, and tendering easy, clear, and well-managed. We were very happy with their performance on our house extension & infill home projects. They were extremely approachable..."
Residential New Build
Dean
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Google Review
8th September 2022
5 Stars
"We thoroughly enjoy working with Modal Architecture. They are great at communicating and working together to create great outcomes for our clients..."
Consultant
Michael - Essen Engineering
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Google Review
12th October 2022
5 Stars
"Modal have done a very good job putting our renovation project together for us..."
Residential Renovation
Ant
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BuildersCrack
25th September 2022
5 Stars
"Thanks for everything Lindsay and Sam! This is very exciting! We appreciate all the hard work, communication and time spent on this project. Looking forward to see the final project..."
Residential Extension
John & Michaela
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Email Review
25th July 2023
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture approaches projects with foresight, anticipating consent requirements early to support smoother approvals across residential and mixed-use developments. They communicate with clarity and consistency, providing..."
Consultant
Tom - Incite
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Email Review
9th December 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture brings exceptional design thinking and a strategic approach to navigating complex resource consent and planning matters. Across major renovations, under-house developments, and site-constrained builds, Modal..."
Build Partner
Alastair - Warwick Gair Builders
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Email Review
19th January 2026
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture brings an outstanding level of professionalism and care to design development, documentation, and site construction observation. On site, they engage with builders, clients, and consultants with clarity and..."
Consultant
Dominic - DHC Structural Engineers
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Email Review
12th December 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture excels at navigating conversations where planning constraints and design aspirations intersect. They engage in complex site layout and boundary discussions constructively, offering refined design solutions that..."
Consultant
Karen - Clark Fortune McDonald & Associates
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Email Review
17th December 2025
5 Stars
"On our first meeting with Modal, we were blown away with their professionalism, and then they designed a beautiful house for us. Modal Architecture takes initial ideas and turns them into thoughtful..."
Residential New Build
Fiona
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Email Review
16th December 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture possesses a deep understanding of character and heritage requirements, seamlessly shaping design and consenting pathways for heritage environments. From the outset, they design with the historical context of the..."
Residential Renovation
Louise
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Email Review
15th December 2025
5 Stars
"Recently worked with Modal Architecture on a residential project and found Sam to be engaging and easy to work with..."
Consultant
Glenn - Ormiston Associates
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Google Review
15th March 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture has a team of highly professional designers, quickly earning complete client trust through an articulate, warm, and responsive approach. Having worked with Sam from Modal Architecture for several years, I..."
Build Partner
Heath - Specialised Property Solutions
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Google Review
19th September 2025
5 Stars
"We really enjoyed working with Sam and Ollie over the past year. They really listened to our requirements but also provided professional input where it mattered. Highly recommend Modal - they work..."
Residential Extension
Fathima
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Google Review
1st October 2022
5 Stars
"Working with Modal was such a great experience. They really listened to what I wanted from the house and took the time to understand all the little details that were important to..."
Residential New Build
Tara
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Phone Call / Interview Review
18th July 2023
5 Stars
"The team at Modal excels at building early trust and collaboration between clients and my team. Bring us in early during the concept stages, they share preliminary plans to work through construction..."
Build Partner
Matt - MD Build Ltd
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Email Review
5th December 2025
5 Stars
"Modal’s work, timing and communication is spot on. From concept to detailed design through to consent they kept me involved and informed. Modal kept ahead of schedule. I'm really happy with the..."
Residential Extension
Liz
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BuildersCrack
23rd November 2021
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture's talented team bring invaluable skill, knowledge, and experience. My home was halfway through an unconsented renovation when they came into the project, and since then, every project stage has gone..."
Residential Renovation
Greg
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Google Review
9th September 2026
5 Stars
"We had a great experience working with Sam and Lindsay on the designs for our renovation. Their knowledge and expertise, and ability to work with us and our builder led to a..."
Residential Extension
Ben & SoChanda
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Google Review
1st February 2023
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture's documentation consistently stands out for its clarity and completeness, with plans that are really well drawn and easy to work from, making work on site much smoother. They possess an..."
Build Partner
Carl - Warwick Gair Builders
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Google Review
23rd September 2025
5 Stars
"I worked with Modal Architects for my bathroom project. I was particularly impressed with the way they handled the council approval process. They managed all the paperwork and requirements..."
Residential Renovation
Rachel
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Google Review
28th September 2026
5 Stars
"Highly recommend Sam from Modal Architecture who helped our family with some architectural drawings for a new deck and new bathroom. Sam made the whole process seem so easy - he completed..."
Residential Renovation
Hannah & James
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BuildersCrack
4th March 2024
5 Stars
"Modal helped us with a significant reconfiguration and extension of our holiday home on Waiheke Island. They were a delight to work with, carefully explaining the ins and outs of all stages..."
Residential Extension
Alison
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Google Review
4th September 2022
5 Stars
"Sam from Modal Architecture helped us with thoughtful, clever architectural design, that ended up giving us a creative solution to our problem. They provided clear explanations of legal and council requirements, ensured..."
Residential Extension
Rosemary & Garth
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Email Review
15th January 2026
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture demonstrates an impressive ability to manage design information, coordinate disciplines effectively, and maintain a clear project vision on complex scales. From a structural perspective, their documentation..."
Consultant
David - The Structural Firm
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Email Review
22nd December 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture was amazing to work with! They gave us some amazing concept designs and tailored them to exactly what we were looking for. We highly recommend Modal Architecture..."
Residential Extension
Emma & Justin
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Google Review
12th October 2023
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture is a foward thinking architecture practice, led by a young talented designer. Their drawing sets are precise, coordinated, and among the best in the industry, surpassing standard expectations for site..."
Build Partner
Richard - RJC Building
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Email Review
17th November 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture operates with a calibre of design thinking, professionalism, and client care that genuinely sets them apart. Across both complex new builds requiring detailed planning management and major renovations, Modal..."
Residential New Build
Melina
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Email Review
10th December 2025
5 Stars
"Modal provided excellent early engagement with us on a Wellington house renovation project. They communicated quickly and were very responsive, visiting and patiently talking us through the options and steps..."
Residential Renovation
Mike
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BuildersCrack
5th November 2021
5 Stars
"Modal was very responsive & quick to take on feedback, and to produce/iterate plans - the council accepted the plan documentation with very few change requests. The resulting tiered house layout has..."
Residential Development
Nick
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Google Review
27th October 2022
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture operates in a manner consistent with practitioners who understand the full lifecycle of a project, from early design through to consent approval and implementation. They demonstrate a strong grasp of..."
Consultant
James - Urban Edge Planning Ltd
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Email Review
24th December 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture demonstrated strong coordination skills, good judgment, and a proactive approach across complex multi-storey new builds and steep-site renovations. Their documentation responded thoroughly to difficult..."
Residential New Build
Tyler
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Email Review
23rd December 2025
5 Stars
"Modal Architecture is excellent at what they do, bringing exceptional design capability, coordination skills, and technical problem-solving to complex developments. Whether integrating offshore prefabricated steel framing systems..."
Residential Development
Darius
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Email Review
13th December 2025
5 Stars
"We’ve worked closely with Modal Architecture over the past three years, collaborating on projects nationwide and sharing an office in Wellington together. During that time, we’ve built an unique working relationship, with..."
Build Partner
Andre - Flexi House
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Google Review
24th September 2026
5 Stars
"Sam has been extremely professional during the design process for our extension/renovation. We are very excited to see the design come to life..."
Residential Extension
Bonny & Andrew
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Google Review
6th March 2025

Their experiences. Your next chapter.

Thoughtful Design. A Team You Can Trust.

Choosing who to design your home is a personal decision. These reviews offer a window into working with Modal Architecture, from the relationships formed along the way to the spaces created together. Discover how we guide the design journey, explore our projects, or find the architectural services that suit what you have in mind.

“We want our clients to feel as good about the experience of working with us as they do about the spaces we create together. That starts with listening, builds through honest conversations, and carries into the care we give every design.”

Sam Hodgson - Founder & Director of Modal Architecture

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