Paul Brown started working in architecture in 1993 and has been at the forefront of apartment and multi-unit residential architecture, delivering several notable projects throughout the Auckland isthmus. As a registered Architect and director, Paul is a true specialist in this field.

For Paul, good architecture balances optimising a site’s potential and a meaningful design outcome. Since 1993, the practice has grown to a team of over 28 architects, technicians, and graduates who are driven by a strong vision to create better lives through the architecture we create, creating and enhancing neigbourhoods and cities.

PB&A has a reputation of having an unrivalled understanding of residential architecture at scale - coupled with the need to challenge the status quo.

We are known for

01 Finding the ultimate potential of a site

Every site comes with a unique set of opportunities and challenges, requiring equal parts art and science to realise its full potential. From design and architectural character, amenity to function, understanding the intricacies planning compliance and how to maximise yield and long-term durability - every dimension must be balanced and optimised for the best project outcomes.

02 A high degree of specialist knowledge

Our team has exceptional knowledge in the technical process of designing and constructing multi-storey buildings. Every PB&A. client has a dedicated project architect – their one point of contact from concept to completion. You will get comprehensive, high-quality information from the outset, enhancing project planning, reducing risk, and delivering greater accuracy regarding your site’s potential.

Our in-house HomeStar designers bring specialised knowledge in sustainable design, ensuring that each project not only adheres to the highest environmental standards but also integrates innovative solutions for energy efficiency and resource conservation.

03 Quality documentation

PB&A. sets high standards for documentation, developed on robust technology platforms for proper coordination and quality assurance. Having designed and detailed multi-storey buildings over three decades, we balance design innovation with trusted solutions to deliver confidence in the built outcomes.

04 Design excellence

We have a portfolio of recognised and well-liked buildings across the Auckland isthmus and around New Zealand – architecture that has market appeal and stands the test of time. PB&A. is an award-winning practice made up of more than 28 architects, designers and technicians, we are experts in high-density residential in all its forms, knowing exactly what works for each typology.

Design Philosophy

The work of PB&A. is driven by a desire to ‘make it better’. Better buildings. Better cities. A better environment. Better lives. We have a responsibility to our clients, the building occupants and the community, and by delivering on all three outcomes our architecture creates better lives for everyone.

We believe in applying simple, robust solutions to complex sites and projects. By responding with clarity to each project’s unique context and brief, our buildings create the right scale, the right materiality, the right form and the right functionality. Completing projects with longevity in construction and design grows strong reputations for our clients and creates better social outcomes for our city.

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Our Practice

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Finding the ultimate potential of a site

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A high degree of specialist knowledge

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Quality documentation

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Design excellence

Design Philosophy