Dashwood House in Awatere Valley, Marlborough, featuring black cladding, exposed timber trusses and landscaped outdoor living.

Building a home is an opportunity to create spaces that fit your life, your site and your plans for the future. Modal brings your ideas into a clear architectural brief, then develops a design with you through considered choices and coordinated documentation. You do not need a finished vision before getting in touch.

Discuss your project with Modal

Start with what matters to you

We talk about how you live, what your current home lacks and the qualities you want in a new one. Your budget, site and priorities guide the brief. Early conversations can also identify surveys, planning advice or other information needed to understand the opportunity.

“On our first meeting with Modal, we were blown away with their professionalism, and then they designed a beautiful house for us.”

A new build client’s experience
Fiona Thompson · Read the full review

Let the site shape the home

Sunlight, outlook, access, privacy and the surrounding landscape inform the layout and form. We explore how rooms connect, how outdoor areas are used and how the home can adapt over time. Design options help you see the implications before key decisions are settled.

Dashwood House in Awatere Valley, Marlborough, featuring black cladding, exposed timber trusses and landscaped outdoor living.
Dashwood House · Modal Architecture

Resolve the design with the right team

We develop the architectural information and coordinate with the relevant consultants. Early builder involvement can help test buildability and pricing as the design develops. We discuss materials, comfort and detailing together, with the agreed budget informing the conversation throughout.

Excellent results achieved with virtually no input from myself. Council even gave Modal the nod for doing a fantastic job. Very impressed.

Guidance through the process
Chris & Janna George - Read the full review

Know what happens next

Your proposal sets out the stages and responsibilities, including documentation, consent support and any construction involvement. We explain the decisions needed at each stage so you can move forward with a clearer understanding of the process.

Questions about your project

Let’s talk about the home you want to build

Share your site address, ideas and approximate budget. We’ll discuss your priorities and prepare a proposal that sets out how we can help bring your new home together.

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