Mercer and Mercer Architects Ltd
Architects
About us
Mercer and Mercer is a multi award winning practice in Auckland & Hamilton, with a reputation for strong design, and delivering quality Architecture.
Mercer and Mercer is committed to the design of buildings and places, that engage with their environmental and cultural context, and the traditions and aspirations of the people that use them.
Our work is founded on the premise that good design affects people in a positive way, in public and in private. Our designs are recognized for their degree of innovation, and attitude to all things NZ.
Our residential projects include public housing, apartments, coastal retreats and the bespoke residence. Our commercial projects include Heritage work in Aucklands Britomart precinct, multi use developments, factories, and commercial/retail developments.
Mercer and Mercer Architects Ltd was founded in 1959 by Adam’s father, Dick Mercer, a contemporary of the Group Architects. Adam became a director in 1993 and currently employs three staff. The practice continues to enjoy a variety of projects with the design philosophy that architecture is tailored to its location and its people.
Awards
2012 - Cowley House:
Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Award - Enduring Architecture
2009 - Bayes Apartments:
NZIA - National Award for Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing
NZIA - Local Award for Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing
NZIA - Finalist for NZ Architecture Medal
NZIA - Local Award for Residential Architecture - Interior
Resene colour award
2007 - Johnson House:
NZIA - Local Award 2007 - Residential
Resene colour award
2004 - Thames House:
NZIA - Local Award 2004 - Residential
2000 - Papamoa Beach House:
NZIA - Local Award 2000 - Residential
1999 - Cowley House:
NZIA - Local Award 1999 - Residential
1999 - Mum's House:
NZIA - Local Award 1999 - Residential
1994 - Cowley Holiday House:
NZIA - Local Award 1994 - Residential
Testimonials
COMMERCIAL
“I have found the relationship and the attention to detail from all the staff at Mercer and mercer to be nothing less than outstanding. This has shown through in the quality of the finished projects.” — Ross Collins, Reece Property Group (Aust.)
“As a building contractor I find the entire process of working alongside Adam and his team satisfying. Both our companies strive to deliver to meet our clients’ expectations. Working alongside Adam and his team allows us to achieve this.” — Ash Hare, Director, Shorebuild
“As the owner we are very comfortable with the completed project. The Levy building has been fully leased since completion. We have no hesitation in confirming our endorsement of Mercer and Mercer Architects for a building refurbishment such as evidenced by the Levy building at Britomart.” — Jeremy Priddy, Director of Leasing, Cooper and Company
“I will always be grateful for Adam’s vision and the design that came out of it. Had i not engaged him, my team and i would be working in a utilitarian collection of boxes. Instead we have a space that inspires us and impresses our visitors!” — Jim Burdett, Director, Mind and Body
RESIDENTIAL
“Mercer and Mercer took the time to find out about us as people first, and were intuitive to how we conversed with our environment. We have a home we intend to pass onto our children.” — T & S Allan, Titirangi house in the trees
“Mercer and Mercer are great listeners, innovative, helpful, professional and open to advice. They were great managers of our budget, and protected us during difficult times. We enjoyed our years working with this firm and appreciate the respect they always showed us.” — Stuart & Pam Bayes, Thackeray Street Apartments
“I dont think we ever realised how great it would be to live in a home built exactly for us, 2 small buildings on a hill that service our lifestyles to a T. I feel like we appreciate every sunset and dawn, and most of all every full moon sparkling its way across the firth.” — Viv & Kirsty, Griffin Coastal Retreat
“We love living in our fully renovated open plan home where our beautiful wooden bifold doors all open out for our family to enjoy the pool and garden all year round. The detailed design process was collaborative and thorough, with no issues for our builders to work from or the council to approve, a testament to Mercer and Mercer.” — Chris and Sarah Foord
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Business details
- Category:
- Architects
- Business focus:
- Residential
- Verified ArchiPro member since:
- 2016
- Award winning professional:
- 12 awards
Awards
NZIA Waikato/BOP Architecture Award – Housing 2008
NZIA Colour Award 2008
NZIA National Award 2009
Auckland Architecture Award
NZIA
Muriwai Valley House
Auckland Architecture Award
NZIA
Davis House
Waikato BOP Architecture Award
NZIA
Raglan - Te Wharewakaroa
Shortlisted NZIA National Award
NZIA
Raglan - Te Wharewakaroa
Waikato BOP Architecture Award
NZIA
Off the Grid – Coastal Retreat




















