We're thrilled to receive a Wellington Architecture Award for Mission House. We loved the citation highlighting the focus on student wellbeing - "the architects have delivered a high-performing, low-impact building that places student wellbeing at its heart". "Mission House proves that thoughtful architecture can be both pragmatic and poetic."

The full citation reads:

Mission House is an inspiring example of how sustainability and innovation can thrive within constraint. Working within the realities of a modest budget, the architects have delivered a high-performing, low-impact building that places student wellbeing at its heart. Every decision — from the use of mass timber construction to thermal modelling, natural ventilation, and carefully selected materials — reflects a commitment to performance without compromise. At its centre, an elevated library acts as a pātaka of knowledge — a serene, light-filled space that brings calm, connection, and a sense of ceremony to the school day. Mission House proves that thoughtful architecture can be both pragmatic and poetic.

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It takes a team.

Contractor - Maycroft Construction

Project Manager and QS - IR Group

Structural Engineer - Essen Engineering

Services Engineering - Cosgroves Group

Fire Engineering - Holmes Group

Educational Planner - Lisa Horton - On-Paper

Energy Modelling - VIA architecture

Landscape Master Plan - Mark Newdick, Local Collective