Casey Curtis launched Curtis Architecture in 2017 with her husband Adam. In only a few short years, the business has grown to a team of five, with more growth planned for 2019. A mother of two small children and a business owner, Casey is proud to stand aside more and more young women making a mark in the New Zealand architecture industry. This week Defign sat down with Casey to find out how she manages to juggle it all, what defines her design style and about her aspirations for the future of her practice and career.

DF Design is a sustainable architecture firm based in Raglan. It was founded a decade ago by Director Daniel Friedrich. Originally from Germany, Daniel brings an insight of European design principles, a deep appreciation of nature and the benefits of high performing, energy efficient homes to all his projects. Defign sat down with Daniel to find out more about his design style and what makes him tick…