People of Paparahi
Read stories of some of our alumni from the past fifty years.
Judi Keith-Brown
Judi Keith-Brown didn’t fall in love with architecture during her student days—but the seeds were sown.
Tama Whiting
For designer Tama Whiting, place has always been central—not just as a location, but as a way of thinking.
Quinn Dacre
Quinn Dacre believes that every creative project, no matter its scale, needs to be rooted in emotion, craft, and curiosity.
Brittany Mark
Brittany Mark is using design to connect people and change systems—thanks to a foundation built at Te Herenga Waka.
David Skelley
Lighting designer David Skelley’s most formative experience at the School of Architecture was a simple drawing exercise—draw an object, any object.
Ewan Brown
From his early days in Palmerston North Ewan’s path has been marked by curiosity, humility, and a deep commitment to people and place.
Charlotte Goguel
For Charlotte, Wellington had always been home, so choosing to study here felt like a natural decision.
Shaun Rosier
Shaun Rosier chose Te Herenga Waka for its reputation and proximity to home. But it was Wellington itself that became a powerful influence.
Richard Clarkson
Richard Clarkson’s quest to produce quality design objects and installations has him reaching for the stars—and even working with them too.