Design-led renovations and heritage villa rebuilds in Auckland
McIntosh Design & Build creates considered, high-quality homes across Auckland — from heritage villa restorations and complex renovations to bespoke finishes, interiors, and full project management.
Detail-led building from Freemans Bay
Based in Auckland's Freemans Bay, McIntosh Design & Build has over two decades of experience delivering quality design, renovation, build and project management services.
We believe it's all in the detail — and the end result is a property that continues to be both impressive and inviting for years to come. From first meeting through to final finishes, we collaborate with and strive to understand our clients' expectations, then exceed them.
About McIntoshServices
Build & Project Management
We construct and manage the build from start to completion, with a trusted team of high-quality subcontractors and workmanship we stand by.
Build & Project ManagementServices
Design
Creating elegant homes that really work while still retaining their integrity. Architectural and interior design for spaces that are as considered as they are beautiful.
DesignServices
Planning & Consents
Extensive experience with villa restorations and heritage areas. We work closely with draftsmen, architects, and council throughout the consent process.
Planning & ConsentsServices
Specialist Services
Swimming pools and pool houses incorporated during the build. Hard landscaping and consents managed from concept to completion.
Specialist Services
Services
Build & Project Management
We construct and manage the build from start to completion, with a trusted team of high-quality subcontractors and workmanship we stand by.
Build & Project ManagementServices
Design
Creating elegant homes that really work while still retaining their integrity. Architectural and interior design for spaces that are as considered as they are beautiful.
DesignServices
Planning & Consents
Extensive experience with villa restorations and heritage areas. We work closely with draftsmen, architects, and council throughout the consent process.
Planning & ConsentsServices
Specialist Services
Swimming pools and pool houses incorporated during the build. Hard landscaping and consents managed from concept to completion.
Specialist ServicesFrom First Meeting to Final Finishes
1 |
Understand & Plan
Every project begins with listening. We take time to understand what you want the home to become — your priorities, how you live, what matters and what does not. Then we bring our experience to bear on making a plan that is genuinely achievable.
2 |
Design, Detail & Consent
With a clear brief, we move into design and detailing. We work with architects and draftsmen, navigate heritage and consent requirements, and resolve everything on paper before it becomes an issue on site. Good preparation is what makes a build fluid.
3 |
Build, Manage & Finish
Once underway, we manage the build from start to completion. Our trusted team of subcontractors knows our standards. We are on site, accountable at every stage, and we do not consider a project finished until the detail is right.
Heritage & Craft
Designed, built
with the detail intact.
We have extensive experience with heritage-listed renovation and design-led complex builds. We are passionate about design and creating quality, upmarket homes and spaces that really work for our clients. Each part of the house is carefully considered — and it shows.
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What We Handle
Selected Auckland Homes
Heritage villas, full rebuilds, and design-led renovations across Freemans Bay, Grey Lynn, and Ponsonby.
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Where We Work
Our work is concentrated in the central Auckland suburbs where older character homes, heritage considerations, and complex zoning conditions benefit from experienced renovation, design, and project management. Current projects span Freemans Bay, Grey Lynn, and Ponsonby — with heritage villas throughout.
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Client
“How lucky are we to live in one of Nick and Clare's homes! There is something so substantial about all of their rebuilds, and mine is no exception. They have a remarkable ability to combine the strength and permanence that old homes provide with a truly contemporary vision. Their creativity and attention to detail is immense.”
Jill Brinsdon
Planning a renovation, rebuild or design-led upgrade?
Tell us what you're working with and what you want the home to become. We'll respond with candour and a clear next step.
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