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ABOUT US
CKA is an Auckland based architectural & interior design studio, working across New Zealand, with a focus on delivering timeless, functional spaces with a gentle presence.

We are interested in working closely with clients and build teams to create personal spaces that realise the individual ambitions of each project.

CKA offer a full architectural and interior design service from conception to project completion.
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COURTNEY KITCHEN
Courtney is a New Zealand Registered Architect with 20 years experience working across many sectors with highly regarded and award-winning practices within New Zealand. In 2020 Courtney was appointed a Fellow of Te Kahui Whaihanga, New Zealand Institute of Architects.

Courtney is committed to a standard of excellence in the profession and alongside her practising career has served as a past Director of the NZIA, a Student Design Awards Juror, is a trustee of the Architecture Aotearoa Trust and is a current member of the NZRAB accreditation panel.
CKA Architects is a practice member of Te Kahui Whaihanga, the New Zealand Institute of Architects.
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OUR WORK
- Residential new builds
- Residential alterations and additions
- Residential interiors and renovations
- Swimming pools and architectural landscapes
- Medium density housing developments
- Commercial and hospitality interiors
- Commercial new builds and refurbishments
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Services Include
- Brief development and planning assessments
- Feasibility studies
- Receiving cultural, heritage and stakeholder inputs
- Concept Designs and 3D visualisation
- Resource Consent drawings and applications
- Design development and coordination and consultation with additional consultants (engineers, planners etc)
- Detailed drawings and specifications for Building Consent and construction
- Interior design
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MEMBERSHIPS
New Zealand Registered Architects Board Member 4988
New Zealand Institute of Architects Architect Fellow
New Zealand Institute of Architects Practice Member (CKA)
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AWARDS
2023 NZIA Auckland Architecture Award - LION HEAD HOUSE - Project Architect for Fearon Hay Architects
2020 NZIA Named Fellow of Te Kahui Whaihanga NZIA
2015 NZIA President's Award for Services to Architecture
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CONTRIBUTIONS
2024 House of the Year Awards Juror
2024 NZMBA National Commercial Awards Juror
2023 NZMBA National Commercial Awards Juror
2022 NZRAB Accreditation Review Panel – UoA
2016-20 NZIA Director
2019 NZIA Student Design Awards Juror
2015 NZRAB Accreditation Review Panel – Unitec
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