We are a design practice committed to creating harmony through story-telling and drawing connections between man and nature, transforming vision into reality.

Forrest Architects was first established in 2017 by Forrest Chen in Takapuna, starting out as an LBP design firm heavily focused in residential design.

With expertise in residential, commercial, and planning projects, Forrest has amassed extensive experience in developing a distinctive and innovative design style which draws a balance between practicality and aesthetics.

To Forrest, storytelling and understanding the wider emotional connection to the world are key to good design. The practice takes a strong view of architecture as a bridge between the private and public spheres, seeking to seamlessly integrate with nature and embrace its organic qualities.