About Us
Homes are more than structures, they narrate your story… we start by listening.
Ben Hudson
Founder / Architect
A graduate from the Oxford School of Architecture, Ben gained 23 years’ experience at top practices in the UK and Auckland before launching Ben Hudson Architects in 2019. Prior to forming Ben Hudson Architects, Ben was Studio Manager and associate architect at Warren and Mahoney’s Queenstown office, where he worked for 10 years.
Ben has a strong understanding of the design and delivery of demanding residential projects. He is an effective thinker with proven strategic, analytical, technical and communication skills. He has a flair for graphic communication and his concept innovation and development of designs are well received by clients. From the outset of a project through to its completion, Ben strives to achieve outstanding design in architecture.
Ben engages in the wider profession as an active member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects Southern Branch Committee. He is the Graduate Coordinator, furthering his devotion to helping aspiring young architects across the region, and also coordinates one of the local Practice Support Groups, bringing together architects and likeminded professionals each month.
John Mathieson
Founder / Designer
John grew up on an Otago farm, where an ongoing fascination with buildings in the landscape saw him gravitate toward a career more architectural than agricultural.
He has worked with architects in Melbourne and most recently Queenstown, where he met Ben and a shared architectural approach was realised.
John brings a wealth of experience in documenting and running projects. His meticulous method of working ensures a clear and consistent approach to everything we do. John applies thought and invention to the finer detail that can make the difference between good design and great design.
He is highly skilled in preparing successful building consent documentation on large and complex residential and commercial projects, particularly those in the challenging South Island environment.
From start to finish, John has the ability, proven experience and attention to detail to deliver projects at all levels, turning design concepts into built architecture.