Wilkie + Bruce Architects Limited

We collaborate closely with other design consultants, council officers, contractors, subcontractors, artisans and craftspersons to deliver the whole project. For larger projects, we often act as the lead consultant responsible for assembling and coordinating the work of the design team. We also provide design services within alternative procurement models in less traditional roles to suit different project types. Cooperation and communication are important tools for us as we design and deliver projects which often have bespoke content.

The method of undertaking each project is customised at an early stage to ensure the service provided aligns with client and stakeholder expectations. Design skills are complemented with well-defined project management and budget management skills as part of an overall strategy to achieve quality and value for our clients. We are experienced at meeting the complex requirements necessary to aquire consents and achieve compliance which arise from the many statutes and regulations which affect our industry.  Care is taken to produce coordinated design documentation to provide clarity and direction during all stages of each building contract. CAD and BIM knowledge and conversancy inform our methods of delivery.

New Zealand Institute Of Architects
Awards The Piano - Centre For Music And The Arts - 2018
New Dining Hall And Student Accommodation - College House - 2016
Knox Presbyterian Church Earthquake Rebuild - 2015
Julius & Harper Houses - Christ's College - 2013
Ukaipo - Rangitane Cultural Centre - Marlborough - 2013
New House - Fernside2013mt Peel Homestead Alterations - 2010

Civic Trust Design Awards
The Piano - Centre For Music And The Arts - 2016
St Luke's Chapel - Christchurch City Mission - 2015
Julius And Harper Houses - Christ's College - 2013
Kilburn House Restoration - St Margaret's College - 2012

Canterbury Heritage Trust Awards
Miles Warren Building - Christ's College Future Heritage Award -2016
Julius & Harper Houses - Christ's College Supreme Award - 2014
Knox Church Rebuild Seismic Award - 2014

New Zealand Master Builders Commercial Project Awards
Kitchen Tower Redevelopment - Christ's College - 2018
New Gymnasium - St Andrew's College - 2017
Hare Memorial Library - Christ's College - 2017
Commercial Office Building - 307 Durham Street - 2016
Knox Presbyterian Church Earthquake Rebuild - 2015
Nz Blood - South Island Donor Centre - 2015
St Margaret's College New Library And Classrooms - 2014
Strowan House Earthquake Repairs - St Andrew's College - 2014
Ukaipo - Rangitane Cultural Centre - Marlborough - 2012

Alun Wilkie, a local who studied at Auckland University, started his own architectural practice in Christchurch in 1982. Alun had worked previously as an architect for the Ministry of Works in Christchurch between 1973 and 1975, before becoming the design architect for a local development company between 1976 and 1981. 

Alun Wilkie Architects enjoyed great success in the heady 1980s and it is during this time the foundations of the practice were laid. Many private houses and commercial buildings were produced. 

Alun also worked hard to build the profile of the architectural profession with roles including NZIA National Councillor and NZIA Canterbury Branch chairman. Alec Bruce joined Alun’s highly successful practice in 1988 and the practice became Wilkie + Bruce Architects in 1990. The culture of the new practice combined the hard-won experience Alun acquired with developer clients and Alec’s experience in large architectural practices. 

This culture continues to grow and evolve in an environment of heightened design awareness and technological change. Tony Hoare joined the practice in 2004 and became a director in 2008. The directors and associates are supported by a loyal, long-serving team of architects and technicians.