“We worked with James in the design and building of our new home in Martinborough.  James listened carefully to our requirements and came up with innovative solutions and creative designs. James’ attention to detail is second to none and his broad knowledge of so many aspects of the building process is impressive. His willingness to go the extra mile was very much appreciated. We very much valued James’ input throughout the building of our home, not just the design phase.

James is a person of the highest integrity and has excellent relationships with many members of the building trade in the Wairarapa and beyond. We would not hesitate to recommend James to anyone in need of architectural design work or considering building a new home.”

We moved into an older home that had been altered over the years and left with none of its original character features. Mackit were able to provide concepts that transformed our home into a more contemporary design all the while considering the practical implications of extensively renovating an old home. James considered in a balanced way what was worth retaining and what could be changed. His consideration of our budget was on point. His advice during construction steered us and our building team well. The result is a spacious family home with ample outdoor spaces to enjoy, and architectural features that give the building interesting form, and plays of light that enhance the interior and exterior living environment. James’ knowledge of quality building practices and thermal building properties is extensive, and we certainly benefited from that knowledge. Through clear and thorough consultation with Mackit we have obtained all objectives we requested. The result is a home we don’t want to leave, and a home we always want to come “home” to. Thank you James, Susie and team for a fantastic result!

“James and Susie from Mackit Architecture were brilliant to work with, right from our initial conversation. We felt so confident that they understood what we wanted and that we shared a common view on aesthetics and practicalities. We didn’t feel the need to contact any other designers; the decision to choose Mackit was an easy one.

From initial concept to final sign-off, the design process went very smoothly, with very few major iterations required. Mackit Architecture offered suggestions, they listened, they provided sound response to our ideas. James’ background as a builder meant that everything was seen through a very practical lens. James continued to have oversight of the project and made regular site visits to ensure everything was on track.

We couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The design of the house, the excellent building team that James recommended we use and the relatively smooth building process (despite Covid interruptions), resulted in us being very happy clients. We would thoroughly recommend Mackit Architecture to anybody who wants a beautiful and practical home that sits perfectly in its natural environment.”