People
Young Architects (originally Life+Style+Architecture) was established in 2003. After having an office in the Christchurch CBD, we moved closer to our local community and earthquake client base. We have again moved into the CBD, and are enjoying being a part of the re-emerging city vitality.
GREG YOUNG
Registered Architect, NZRAB 4937
NDAT, ADNZ, ANZIA, Managing Director
Greg is an award winning architect, and has been involved in over 20 award winning NZIA and ADNZ projects. Greg established Young Architects (initially Life Style Architecture) in 2003 as a progression of his design career, after leaving one of New Zealand’s most prominent architectural firms.
Throughout his career, Greg has gained experience in every aspect of the architectural industry, from structural and architectural draughting, steelwork and concrete fabrication detailing, 3D modelling, and design. He has worked on industrial, residential and commercial projects ranging from small baches to multi-million dollar homes. This work has included a full range of architectural genres included Gothic Revival, Arts and Crafts, and Modernism. Greg has also been involved in some prominent civic projects, including the New Zealand Parliament Buildings, and the Christchurch Town Hall.
Greg's experience has given him a thorough understanding of the "why" of architecture, as well as the "how".
Greg has been very involved in the Christchurch earthquake rebuild, working with insurance companies and on a number of community and industry groups to help the residents of Christchurch. As part of the Insurance Watch advocacy group, Greg was awarded a civic Christchurch Earthquake Award by the Christchurch City Council for acts of kindness, service or heroism during the earthquakes.
ANDY McLEOD
Diploma of Architectural Design
Associate
Professional member of Architectural Designers NZ (ADNZ)
Andy is an experienced architectural designer having been involved in the architectural and commercial interior sectors for nearly twenty years. Andy has a particular interest in incorporating workmanship and craft into his clients projects, and his work and style reflects a respect for detail and creative use of materials, light, and space.
His extensive portfolio of work includes architectural and interior design projects in the hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors.
BLAKE McCUTCHEON
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Blake started with us as an intern in 2013, and is now an experienced member of our team, working as an architectural technician and designer. Blake is very proficient technically and has a thirst for learning more and progressing in architecture.
Blake still plays rugby even though it hurts more these days - but since he's from Otago, Blake uses Speights for its medicinal properties.
JOHN (JP) McGLOIN
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
JP started with us as a Graduate Architect after completing his degree, and is working as an architectural technician. JP is highly skilled in our CAD packages, and is a very talented artist producing wonderful presentations.
JP likes cats.
SEAMUS McARA YOUNG
In loving memory of Seamus, 2008 - 2023.
Seamus was an important part of our team, spending a lot of time in the office, in charge of customer relations, meeting everyone enthusiastically at the door, and helping with site inspections.
Like JP, Seamus also like cats.
The team at Young Architects has over 70 years of combined experience in top-end architecture (excluding Seamus), and you can trust them to complete your project to the highest level, accurately and efficiently.