VILA.NZ — Residential Architecture Studio

Design
in Practice

A Christchurch-based studio specialising in high-performance residential architecture — passive solar, SIPs construction, bespoke new homes and renovations across New Zealand.

Est. 2012
Christchurch Studio
SIPs
Specialist
M.Arch
LBP Design 2
Portfolio

Selected Projects

A curated selection of bespoke residential projects across Canterbury and beyond.

About the Studio

VILA.nz is an architectural studio led by Nino Kozlevcar — trained in architecture in Europe, with a Master of Architecture and Licensed Building Practitioner Design 2 accreditation. Every project is approached with the rigour of architectural thinking and the practical knowledge from decades designing high-performance homes in New Zealand and Europe.

M.ArchLBP Design 2SIPs SpecialistPassive Solar
Process

From Brief to Build

01

Brief & Site

How you live, where you are, what matters most. We establish the non-negotiables together.

02

Concept Design

Sketches, massing studies, passive solar strategy. Iterate until it feels right.

03

Developed Design

Full plans, sections, elevations. Materials, thermal modelling, consent documentation.

04

Consent & Build

Building consent, tender, construction observation through to your key turn.

Start a conversation

New home or renovation — let’s talk about what you want to build.

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