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Imagine Architecture

Imagine Architecture

About

Imagine Architecture (formerly Imagine Building Design) is a multi-award-winning architectural design practice established in 2002, specialising in residential and commercial design. With over two decades of experience and more than 1,000 commissions completed, we pride ourselves on delivering high-performance, innovative, and sustainable designs that positively impact lives.

Our journey began in a humble shoebox home office, evolved into historic premises at the Kings Building in New Plymouth, and later to a sleek downtown studio. Now, we have returned to a more personal approach with small studio setups: Tony Biesiek operates out of a studio suite in in Tauranga, while Steven Dixon leads our New Plymouth studio. This agile setup allows us to better serve clients across New Zealand and beyond, with projects extending to Australia and Italy.

At Imagine Architecture, our mission is simple yet profound: “Changing lives through great architecture & design.” We aim to create beautiful, functional spaces that harmonise aesthetics, energy efficiency, and comfort while fostering a deeper connection to the environment. To achieve this, we integrate Passive House principles, with Tony Biesiek’s certification as a Passive House Designer ensuring our designs meet and exceed the highest standards of energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and thermal performance. This approach guarantees healthier, more comfortable spaces that consume significantly less energy while reducing environmental impact.

In addition to Passive House design, we embrace biophilic design principles, emphasising the integration of natural elements into our projects. We believe buildings should enhance occupants’ physical and mental well-being by fostering connections with nature, whether through natural light, ventilation, materials, or spatial relationships. Our commitment to sustainability aligns with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Glenn Murcutt’s philosophy of “touching the earth lightly.” We design in harmony with the land, crafting structures that respect and respond to their natural surroundings.

Our projects, regardless of size or budget, are rooted in a commitment to quality and performance. Meeting minimum building code standards is not our goal—exceeding them is. Whether designing a new architectural home, a commercial space, or a bespoke renovation, we focus on maximising functionality, environmental interaction, and energy efficiency without compromising on design excellence.

Our practice thrives on relationships. Many of our commissions come through referrals, reflecting our focus on creating strong connections with clients. Clear, open communication, combined with exceptional service and innovative design solutions, ensures we meet aesthetic, functional, and financial requirements while exceeding expectations.

Imagine Architecture operates on the belief that better choices lead to better buildings. We embrace cutting-edge high-performance technology and sustainable practices to deliver spaces that inspire, endure, and adapt to the changing needs of clients and the environment. From Bay of Plenty and Taranaki to international locations, geography is no barrier to architectural excellence.

If you are seeking innovative, energy-efficient, and environmentally conscious design paired with technical expertise and superior communication, Imagine Architecture is the experienced team to bring your vision to life. Together, we can create spaces that not only look extraordinary but also improve lives and respect the planet.

Testimonials

“Imagine is an exciting practice in which Tony listens to the clients.  Options are considered but the client is always listened to.  The team is approachable, and communication is always positive and easy going.  The design we have finalised is modern / contemporary and not the boring routine.  It fits with our circumstances.  We would definitely use Tony and his team again and have no hesitation in recommending him to others as we have already done.”

Kevin Riley & Raewyn Wyngaarden
Whitianga, New Zealand

“Our introduction to Imagine was by watching a new house being built in Inglewood.  We remarked that if ever we were to build a new house that was the type and design we would want.  Twelve months later we were in that very position and so contacted Tony.  From the outset we were impressed by Tony’s quick appreciation of our requirements for our new home and his eagerness to share our vision.  His enthusiasm, dedication and attention to detail was brilliant.  As owner builders we formed a very close relationship with Tony and his team.  He was only ever a phone call or visit away from the project’s start to finish.  Tony has an extreme passion for his work, which is evident in the creation of our home.  The house has exceeded our expectations and we look forward to living and enjoying it for a very long time.  We feel we received superb value for money and would have absolute faith in recommending Tony and his Imagine team to share a vision and create a home for anyone.”

Brent & Debbie Smith
Inglewood, New Zealand

“After many years of searching, my husband and I found a piece of land with a great outlook over rolling farmland, the sea and the mountain so when it came to deciding the style of house we wanted to build on the land, we had to “get it right”.  My husband had been working on a house designed by Tony Biesiek of Imagine so we contacted him regarding plans for our own house.  Tony spent some time with us while we outlined our wish list and he then spend some time with us on the land where he took particular notice of the sun, views, levels etc.  All this time he LISTENED.  Five days later Tony presented us with a floor plan and a coloured sketch of the finished house.  Apart from some very minor tweaks we changed nothing.  Tony then proceeded to produce detailed drawings for the project and liaised with the Council regarding our building permit which cam through in a reasonably short time.  Our son built our house with us managing the job.  All sub contractors commented on the quality and detail of the plans and specifications.  If the builders had any queries during construction Tony would deal with it quickly and efficiently.  We have lived in our house for a number of years now.  It fulfills all our wish list and is a pleasure to live in.  We would be more than happy to recommend Imagine to any family or friends who were building a new house or doing alterations to an existing dwelling.”

Peter & Margaret McNeice
New Plymouth, New Zealand
“In looking for someone to draw up our dream home we wanted someone with up to date design and product knowledge.  We wanted a designer who would listen to our ideas, refine them and make the ideas become reality.  We wanted someone who was approachable and professional.  We found Tony to be all the above.  We would highly recommend Tony to anyone who needed any design work done.”
Andrew & Sarah Birchler
Bell Block, New Zealand

“Imagine has been involved in three building projects for us.  The first was a renovation of our house in Brisbane, Australia.  We found Tony to have great communication skills with us whilst being in New Zealand.  The project went very smoothly, and we were really happy with the service Tony and his team provided.  The second project designed by Imagine was a townhouse development in New Plymouth, New Zealand.  The finished product 100% delivers on design, aesthetic and performance.  The third project is our three storey home in Brisbane, Australia. This has been a major project with outstanding results. We love our home! The original ideas and contemporary designs that Tony comes up with are great.”

Russell & Vanessa Kirk
Brisbane, Australia
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