First Light specialise in passive homes, high-performance housing and sustainable architecture. We are reinventing the New Zealand design landscape with industry-leading ideas for clever, energy-efficient spaces.

The internationally award-winning First Light team is helmed by courageous thought-leaders who are driven by a deep desire to create, explore and challenge the status quo, and drive better outcomes for generations to come.

Our thoughtful and site-specific design responses are motivated by a passion for great architecture, meaningful collaboration and innovative solutions to life’s problems, big and small.

We are proud to be part of the movement towards a more sustainable future, and we are committed to delivering exceptional results that enhance people's lives today and leave a positive legacy for generations to come.

Eli Nuttall
Director, Technical Manager & Architect

eli@firstlightstudio.co.nz

Nick Officer
Director & General Manager

nick@firstlightstudio.co.nz

Ben Jagersma
Director, Design Manager & Architect

ben@firstlightstudio.co.nz

Guy Marriage
Director & Architect

guy@firstlightstudio.co.nz

Bronwyn Phillipps
Associate, Architect
& Interior Design Lead
bronwyn@firstlightstudio.co.nz

Luke Bryant
Associate & Architect

luke@firstlightstudio.co.nz

Charlotte Fisher
Architect

charlotte@firstlightstudio.co.nz

Brittany Irvine
Senior Architectural Graduate
& Interior Design Lead
brittany@firstlightstudio.co.nz

Oliver Shearer
Senior Technical Designer

oliver@firstlightstudio.co.nz

Georgia Reece
Architectural Graduate

georgia@firstlightstudio.co.nz

David Hensel
Architectural Graduate

david@firstlightstudio.co.nz