Gil-Plans Architecture is a Kapiti Coast based architectural practice specialising in residential and light commercial projects

“We strive to deliver projects that are responsive and purposeful, sympathetically integrate within their setting and touch lightly on the landscape.”

Gil-Plans Architecture is a Kapiti Coast based boutique architectural practice operating since 2004. Since its inception Gil-plans Architecture has completed many local and national projects to great success, winning numerous regional and national ADNZ design awards. Extensive research is undertaken on all projects, with a focus on delivering well considered, sensitive and sustainable design solutions. All projects, large and small, are approached with the same passion and integrity ensuring outstanding outcomes are delivered. Combining their wealth of knowledge and resources, Gil-plans Architecture takes pride in precise and detailed documentation, achieved through meticulous work within their talented and multi-disciplinary team.

Ben Gilpin - Lead Designer & Director of Gil-plans Architecture (professional member of Architectural Designers New Zealand)

Ben has a true passion for architecture and prides himself on a rigorous approach to design. Ben strongly believes great architecture is uplifting and enjoys working closely with clients to deliver on their specific requirements. Ben focuses on understanding the clients brief and analysing the sites context to ensure great design solutions are delivered specific to each and every site. True to the principal that form follows function Ben applies both considerations from the outset to ensure the design first meet the functional requirements of a client’s brief, but also that the design has a well-considered, balanced and striking form.

Andrew Simpson - Lead Designer & Associate of Gil-plans Architecture (professional member of Architectural Designers New Zealand, BArch)

Andrew grew up on the Kapiti Coast and is a member of the Gil-plans design team. He was the director of WireDog Architecture, a multi-award winning practice based in Waikanae. Andrew accolades include the winner of the ADNZ Supreme Award in 2019 and a finalist in Home of the year.

Andrew prides himself on a rigorous approach to design, focussing on the responsibility of architectural design to the clients, the site and the long term impacts of construction. Architecture should not just aim to minimise long term impacts but be restorative. Andrew’s has held previous roles in leading architectural practices such as Parsonson Architects and Jasmax.