Max Wiles

MArch (Prof)

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Architect

Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

Max is an architect with a keen interest in local history and the built heritage of New Zealand, particularly the cultural history of place. He joined Studio Pacific Architecture in 2017 after completing a Master of Architecture at Victoria University.

While at Studio Pacific, Max has worked on numerous heritage-based projects of various scales. His work includes analysing state housing typologies for the masterplan of Tāmaki in Auckland, contributing to the earthquake strengthening and restoration of the Refectory Building at Massey University, and working on the refurbishment of Mahi Tamariki, a circa 1870 whare in Urenui.

Beyond heritage projects, Max has experience in a range of other projects. These include the detailed design of the 30 Madden Street Apartments in the Wynyard Quarter and site observation at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Currently, Max is working on the refurbishment of Weir House at Victoria University and the earthquake strengthening and refurbishment of the National War Memorial in Wellington.

Within Studio Pacific, Max is excited to explore how architecture can act sustainably and socially while responding to the unique history and conditions of place.