SALMOND REED ARCHITECTS - Key Persons


Ali deHora

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Ali de Hora is Royal Institute of British Architects trained and has been registered by the Architects Registration Board UK since 1996, with a post graduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation completed in 2001. Ali worked for architectural practices in London and the southwest of England for twelve years in report writing, design, documentation and management of a number of projects involving mainly listed and historic buildings, including adaptive re-use of heritage buildings, and has contributed to conservation plans. In 2012 she joined Salmond Reed Architects and her expertise has been employed in a prime role and key person responsible for the managing of capital repair projects and the large programme of maintenance at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Her skills include detailed drawings, specification writing, planning and contract administration and she has knowledge of specialist materials and techniques. In addition to a major role at the Museum, she also provides assistance with condition reports and major projects on a variety of important heritage buildings in Auckland and is a member of ICOMOS NZ.

Amy Lee

Job Titles:
  • Architectural Graduate

Arne Cobb

Job Titles:
  • Senior Designer
Arne gained his bachelor degree in architecture from the University of Auckland School of Architecture in 1986. He established his own sole practice and successfully worked on mainly residential projects for 25 years before joining Salmond Reed Architects. With his master carpenter father, he worked "hands on" over many building adventures, developing a deep affinity for the "art" of building which runs deep in his paternal whakapapa. From "mucking in" at foundation level to hand building kauri staircases, he has first-hand experience with most building elements. Since 2011, this practical knowledge and experience has proved invaluable in his role as a specialist in detailed design, contract administration and site observation with Salmond Reed Architects. He has a natural rapport with clients, consultants and contractors, is fair minded and meticulous. Recently, this skill set has seen him involved in the preparation of condition assessments and feasibility studies for a number of heritage buildings.

Candida Rolla

Job Titles:
  • Architectural Conservation Assistant
Candida Rolla has a Masters in Architecture for Restoration and Heritage Conservation (Cum Laude) from the Politecnico di Torino (ITALY), and a degree in Architectural Restoration from the Universita' degli Studi di Genova (ITALY). She joined the conservation team at Salmond Reed Architects in 2015 and assists with many projects, principally in on site survey work and the creation of photographic rectified elevations incorporating the mapping of materials, defects and remediation works. Her projects have included churches, the University of Auckland, St Patrick's Cathedral Presbytery, University of Otago and Heritage Hotel, Auckland. Candida is a member of ICOMOS NZ.

Cathy Flanagan

Job Titles:
  • Office Administrator
Since 2010 Cathy has been the voice of Salmond Reed Architects - the first point of contact for telephone enquiries to the office. She maintains a close contact with the practice's clients and suppliers, and supports the directors and project teams with a wide variety of administrative tasks. Cathy's combination of efficiency and administrative experience continues to prove invaluable in ensuring the smooth running of the practice.

Connor Hewison

Job Titles:
  • Architectural Graduate

Dr. Phillip Hartley

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Phillip qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor in 1988 (UK), following seven years of study with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). In 1990 he joined the first intake of a two-year RICS Diploma in Building Conservation, and subsequently became one of the first to be formally accredited in conservation by the RICS. During this time he worked for the newly formed Historic Royal Palaces Agency based at Hampton Court Palace, where he became Head of Conservation within the Department of Surveyor of the Fabric. The organisation sponsored his study for a master's in Architectural History at Keele University between 1995 and 1997, and after ten years managing conservation projects for the Agency, he left in 2000 to establish a dedicated historic buildings practice in South West England. Phillip immigrated to New Zealand in 2005, where he initially worked for Alexander & Co., Building Surveyors in Auckland who specialise in the diagnosis of defects, cladding failures and weathertightness assessments, remedial works design and implementation, and dispute resolution cases. He joined Salmond Reed Architects in 2007, where he is one of three associates with responsibility for co-managing the conservation team, which comprises specialist architectural conservation graduates, architects and surveyors from New Zealand and overseas. The team was established to co-ordinate surveys, condition assessments, repair specifications and project management for heritage buildings, located within the north and south islands. He is a board member for ICOMOS NZ, chair of Docomomo NZ, and currently teaches the conservation of materials module for the School of Architecture at Auckland University. His contribution to the surveying profession was recognised in 2017 when the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors offered the status of Affiliate for "good professional standing and character who the Executive agree has the ability to assist in the advancement of good professional practice in the construction industry". Phillip has overseen major heritage repair projects for more than ten years, including the former Auckland Railway Station, Hampton Court Apartment Block, Vulcan Buildings, the Bank of New Zealand façade, Scenic and Heritage Hotels (formerly the Mutual Life Assurance Co. Ltd. Building, and Farmers Department Store), St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, St Benedict's Church and St Patrick's Cathedral and Presbytery, and completed works to more than a dozen buildings within the University of Auckland city campus.

Grace Tolley

Job Titles:
  • Architectural Graduate

Jeremy Salmond - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Architect
  • Founding Director
Jeremy Salmond is a practising architect who specialises in the conservation of historic buildings. He was the founding director of Salmond Reed Architects, and in 2007 was awarded the Queen's Service Order (QSO) for his contribution to the preservation of New Zealand's heritage of significant buildings. In 2018 he was awarded the NZIA Gold Medal in Architecture and in 2020 the University of Auckland recognised Jeremy with the Distinguished Alumni Award for his contribution to conservation and architecture in New Zealand. A grandson of the well-known Dunedin architect, Louis Salmond, he was brought up in Gore and studied first in Dunedin and then Auckland. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Auckland, he worked in England and New Zealand, before resuming studies for a Master of Architecture degree, finally establishing his own Devonport practice - the forerunner of Salmond Reed Architects today. With wide practical experience in design, research, conservation and contemporary architecture, he is one of only a few architects in New Zealand qualified by training in conservation work. He is especially interested in the application of modern building technology to resolve conservation problems, and the role of design in the conservation process. He has direct project experience with major projects to rehabilitate and adapt important heritage buildings, including the former Auckland Jewish Synagogue, Auckland's Civic Theatre, the Pompallier Printing House in Russell, St Matthew in-the-City Church Auckland, Sacred Heart Cathedral Wellington, the former Auckland Chief Post Office and Auckland War Memorial Museum. He is currently the heritage architect for the Britomart Precinct in Auckland. In addition to these projects, Jeremy has prepared many conservation plans, and heritage analyses for various territorial authorities, to identify significant regional historic heritage and to assist in the development of regulatory and protective mechanisms in district plans. Jeremy regularly appears as expert witness at resource consent hearings and in the Environment Court, and speaks at conferences and to special interest groups in the conservation field. His thesis for his Master of Architecture degree in 1982 was subsequently published as: Old New Zealand Houses: 1800-1940. This landmark publication is now in its 8th edition and he continues to write extensively on heritage conservation and to contribute essays to various professional publications. In 2010 he co-wrote Villa: from Heritage to Contemporary. He is a member of Heritage New Zealand, the NZ Professional Conservators' Group, and the NZ Institute of Architects. In 2020 The University of Auckland recognised Jeremy with the Distinguished Alumni Award, and in 2018 he was awarded the NZIA Gold Medal in Architecture. He is a former Chairman of ICOMOS NZ and is currently an alternate member of the Auckland Council Urban Design Panel. In 1991 he was elected a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects for his "outstanding contribution to the conservation of historic buildings", and in 2002 he was elected as a Fellow of the Auckland Museum, for his contribution to the practice of building conservation in New Zealand.

Lloyd Macomber

Job Titles:
  • Director
Lloyd joined Salmond Architects in 1993 increasing the staff numbers dramatically, from 2 to 3 people! In 2000 the practice became Salmond Reed Architects with fellow architect Peter Reed bringing his experience and knowledge of materials and detailing to compliment the design skills of others in the growing office. In 2003 Lloyd became a Director. A practising architect skilled in all facets of design, Lloyd has been a key figure in many of Salmond Reed's larger scale design projects, from initial conceptual planning through to detailed design, contributing to larger projects including Government House Auckland, Sacred Heart Cathedral Wellington, the Auckland Domain Wintergardens, to name a few. Over the years, Lloyd has continued to build on a large body of residential design projects, again, from concept through to detailed design. For 20 years Lloyd has contributed to Salmond Reed Architects' marae and church conservation and new development projects, arranging and carrying out condition assessments, feasibility studies, design and documentation. Lloyd's position in the 20-strong practice continues to evolve. While he keeps a close eye on the design of projects large and small, he shares the responsibility of general business matters with fellow Directors Rosalie Stanley and Jeremy Salmond. Of late, Lloyd is increasingly active as a heritage consultant in assisting other architects and clients with successfully integrating new architecture with old in the adaptive re-use of heritage buildings throughout New Zealand.

Louis Salmond

Job Titles:
  • Dunedin Architect

Pamela Dziwulska

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Board Member of ICOMOS NZ
Pamela has a Master of Architecture (Professional) qualification from Unitec, Auckland and has spent her architectural career working in heritage conservation. In 2012, Pamela worked for Jackie Gillies + Associates in Queenstown where she assisted with design drawings and specifications for heritage repair projects. She assisted in the survey and documentation of heritage buildings, including the Speight's Brewery complex in Dunedin and the Tower of Christchurch Cathedral (post the February 2011 Earthquake), preparing the drawings sections of the Building Archaeology Reports for each. In 2015, she joined Salmond Reed Architects to maintain her passion for heritage buildings, in particular traditional materials and repair techniques, and projects involving adaptive reuse and conservation. Pam became a registered architect in 2016 and applies her skills across all aspects of the conservation team responsibilities, including CAD, design-led solutions, repair specifications, and project administration for works on site. She has worked on projects for the University of Auckland including Old Government House, Clocktower East-wing, and Human Sciences Block, plus the Scenic and Heritage Hotels (formerly the Mutual Life Assurance Co. Ltd. Building, and Farmers Department Store) in Auckland CBD, and surveys of the King's School Chapel and the Pacific Island Presbyterian Church heritage complex. Pam is a board member of ICOMOS NZ, and has recently returned from the UK having been awarded the prestigious annual scholarship with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings in 2018 - the first professional from New Zealand to successfully receive a placement.

Patrick Zeng

Job Titles:
  • Architectural Graduate

Peter Reed

Job Titles:
  • Heritage Consultant
Peter joined Salmond Architects in 1993 and was a founding Director of Salmond Reed Architects Limited. A practising architect specialising in the conservation of heritage buildings, Peter relinquished his directorship role in 2010 but retains a very important consultant and mentoring role within the practice, particularly in his specialist areas of conservation, building pathology and the diagnosis and repair of construction defects. Peter's professional conservation experience has been diverse; from West Coast gold mining remnants to cathedrals in each of the four main New Zealand centres, and from the reconstruction of a coral building in Rarotonga, to lighthouses. His M. Arch thesis examined the tradition of rammed earth construction in Bhutan and he has subsequently undertaken specialist overseas training in a range of conservation techniques and the application of conservation methods to materials and building fabric. His technical knowledge and experience place him at the forefront in the field of conservation and the adaptive re-use of heritage buildings while his project management skills have been a significant factor in the success of a number of important heritage projects, including the restoration of St Matthew-in-the-City and St Benedict's churches in Auckland. Peter is a member of Heritage New Zealand, and an Associate of the New Zealand Institute of Architects.

Philip Graham

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
  • Registered Architect
Philip is a registered architect, skilled in many aspects of design. He has commercial, retail, interior fit-out, conservation and residential experience and has practised as a project architect on many award-winning residential projects, both large and small. Philip worked for Stevens Lawson Architects for six years before joining Salmond Reed Architects in 2011 and before that he was employed by Crosson Clarke Architects, Gascoigne Associates, and Creative Spaces. His advanced design, detailing skills and extensive experience in residential and commercial work led to his engagement with Salmond Reed Architects. He was part of the team that delivered the award-winning Allendale House and Annexe project, primarily responsible for the detailed design of the new-build portion of that work. He has been involved in a second award-winning project, the re-developments at the Turangawaewae Marae in the Waikato. High quality residential work continues to be a focus of his input and in this area his work has included the refit of a seventh floor apartment in Auckland's iconic Dilworth building, and, at the other end of the spectrum, the development of a contemporary residential retreat on an isolated and sensitive coastal property north of Auckland. Philip's excellent 3D computer graphics presentation skills have proved an invaluable tool in communicating design intent for many of Salmond Reed Architects' architectural projects.

Rachel Allen

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Rachel graduated with a M. Arch in 2010 and her early work experience was in residential additions and alterations. She joined Salmond Reed Architects in 2014 and has been integral to the practice's renovation and restoration of existing air-force housing at Hobsonville Point, part of the continuing residential development in this expanding part of Auckland. Rachel has also contributed to the redevelopment of Ellison Chambers, an historic office building in the Auckland CBD. With this commercial work, Rachel has gained an appreciation of complex heritage issues as well as consolidating a broader understanding of contract planning, administration and management.

Rachel Mayer

Job Titles:
  • Registered Architect
Rachel‘s career commenced in the Christchurch office of Peter Beaven, producing measured drawings of the Press Building in Cathedral Square for a regeneration project - and establishing an interest in heritage architecture. She then worked as a mount designer at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, specialising in the mounting of historic costume and fashion for exhibitions including Vivian Westwood, Versace, Radical Fashion and Curvaceous, gaining full workshop proficiency along the way. She was drafted into exhibition design, assisting with the International Arts & Crafts exhibition. A move back into architecture saw Rachel working on the Royal Festival Hall refurbishment on the Southbank, for which she produced heritage colours and finishes documentation and assisted with the Listed Building Application for the auditorium. On her return to NZ in 2006, Rachel used this background to gain further heritage experience in Wellington before making the move to Salmond Reed Architects in 2011. Here she has had lead roles in heritage projects of note, including the refurbishment of the Birdcage in Freemans Bay, a University of Auckland retrofit within the iconic clock-tower building and the refurbishment of the Presbytery at the historic St John the Baptist Church in Parnell. More recently, Rachel's specialisation has been villa restoration and alteration work in the suburbs of old Auckland and Waiheke. Correct and authentic historical detailing has emerged as her particular passion and her experience brings a unique contribution to the practice.

Rosalie Stanley

Job Titles:
  • Director
A registered architect with more than twenty-five years' experience in all facets of design, Rosalie is currently the Salmond Reed Architects Practice Manager. Her introduction to architecture was by way of training and working as a draftsperson. In this role she developed a passion for design which led her to further study and a degree in architecture, completed in 1991. She first joined the Salmond Reed Architects practice in 1994 and became a Director in 2003. Rosalie is particularly drawn to residential alteration and renovation work where her strong grasp of historic form and detail comes to the fore. She develops excellent relationships with her clients - especially important in residential work -and is committed to the idea that open communication between architect, client and contractor is the key to achieving quality results which exceed expectations. Building on her skills in the management of the residential alteration process Rosalie has extended her expertise to encompass heritage related commercial work and the financial management and marketing demands of the diverse Salmond Reed Architects practice. She is a member of both the New Zealand Institute of Architects and Heritage New Zealand.

Sean Kisby

Job Titles:
  • Architect ( ARB UK )
A UK trained architect, Sean's background lies in residential, commercial, military, educational, medical and community buildings, ranging in scale from domestic renovations to large university research laboratories in the UK, New Zealand and the Pacific. He is also a member of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Sean joined Salmond Reed Architects in 2017 and enjoys the challenges associated with the preservation, modification and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings. He has a comprehensive understanding of the NZ Building Code and associated standards, as well as an appreciation of environmentally sustainable design principles and benchmarks. Sean has a keen interest in continuing professional development in these areas and in sharing his knowledge and skills in a mentoring role.

Sebastian Sayers

Job Titles:
  • Registered Architect
Sebastian joined Salmond Reed Architects in 2016 and has consolidated his skills as he worked towards his architectural registration which he achieved in 2022. He has assisted the design team with a number of important projects, including redevelopment works to the historic Melanesian Mission Building, completed and re-opened, and the Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell, Bay of Islands - a staged project involving the re-modelling of the existing verandah and new additions to the rear of the building, with the upgrading of all systems and services.

Thomas Nieuwenhuis

Job Titles:
  • Architectural Graduate

Tracey Hartley

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Tracey qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor in 1990 (UK), then specialised and completed a Post Graduate Diploma in building conservation at the Architectural Association in London in 1994. In 2000, she was formally accredited as a heritage conservation professional by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Tracey has worked for multi-disciplinary architectural practices, as a building manager for the largest conservation organisation in the UK, the National Trust, and ran a conservation practice for seven years with Phillip Hartley before immigrating to New Zealand. Tracey's expertise include defects analysis, preparing illustrated condition survey reports and specifications, project management, maintenance programming, setting conservation policies. At Salmond Reed Architects she is one of three associates with responsibility for co-managing the conservation team, which comprises specialist architectural conservation graduates, architects and surveyors from New Zealand and overseas. She has recently been appointed to advise the Ministry of Culture and Heritage on the conservation of nationally significant structures. Tracey is a member of ICOMOS NZ, and NZCCM (NZ Conservators of Cultural Materials). Tracey keenly promotes the use of traditional techniques and materials (particularly lime), and sustainable methods of repairing heritage buildings. Tracey joined Salmond Reed Architects in 2006 and has worked on many important heritage buildings, including Auckland War Memorial Museum, Dilworth Building, Mansion House, Highwic, Civic Theatre, University of Otago and many churches and monuments nationwide.