About Arkhē Architecture

Arkhē is a residential architecture studio based in Tauranga, working across Aotearoa New Zealand. The name is the Greek word for beginning, origin, first principle — and that is how each project starts: with the site, the climate and the people who will live there, before any line is drawn.

We believe good architecture is honest, restrained and enduring. We work with clients of all budgets, on new homes, renovations and interiors, from first sketch through to construction observation.

Arkhē is led by the architectural designer Diego Marangoni. With over 15 years in residential architecture, Diego’s design process examines the intersection of people, place, and architecture, reflecting and responding to unique cultural, social, and environmental factors.

This process entails careful research during the early design stages and working closely with clients to understand their vision and their requirements, translating its essence into a design that positively responds to their needs and the context. This process ensures that every project reflects the unique identity of its end users while minimising its impact on the environment.