About
Practice
We are a Tauranga-based architectural studio working across a diverse range of projects – from thoughtful home renovations to high-end new builds. No matter the scale, we bring a unique and considered approach to achieve the best outcome for each client and site.
We focus on a select number of projects at any one time. This allows us to give each one the attention it deserves – handled collaboratively in our studio and managed personally from start to finish. When needed, we bring in trusted local experts to complement our team and ensure the highest standard of delivery.
People
Camden began his architectural career in 1992 as a draughtsman after completing his NZCAD qualification. He gained early experience working with several small firms in New Zealand and later as an independent practitioner, before relocating to the UK in 2000.
In Melbourne, Camden joined the renowned firm Fender Katsalidis Architects, where he worked as a senior technician on high-profile projects including the Eureka Tower and The Esplanade Apartments in St Kilda, as well as contributing to various major international design competitions.
Driven to deepen his architectural understanding, Camden returned to study at Queensland University of Technology, where he completed a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) with First Class Honours, followed by a Master of Architecture.
In 2009, Camden joined the award-winning Bligh Graham Architects, where he aligned his growing design expertise with a practice known for its thoughtful, context-driven architecture. While there, he continued his path to registration, becoming a Registered Architect in both New Zealand and Queensland.
Camden later returned to New Zealand with his family to establish Cummings Studio Architects Ltd, bringing with him over three decades of experience across a range of scales, styles, and international settings. His work is grounded in collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to delivering well-resolved, enduring architecture.
Peta Cummings
Peta is an accomplished interior designer with over two decades of experience in retail and commercial design. Born in Brisbane in 1977, she earned a Bachelor of Built Environment in Interior Design from Queensland University of Technology in 1998.
Peta began her career in London, working for a medium-sized architecture firm where she contributed to the design of a major UK department store—an experience that sparked her enduring passion for retail environments.
In 2003, she moved to Melbourne and joined Varney Design Inc., specializing in Retail Interiors. There, she managed a diverse range of projects, from kiosk designs to large-scale international food courts, and played a key role in developing design guidelines for landlords.
Upon returning to Brisbane, Peta served as Retail Design Manager for two of Australia's leading property groups—Westfield and AMP Capital Shopping Centres. She was instrumental in significant shopping centre upgrades across Queensland, including Mt Ommaney Centre (2010) and Westfield Carindale (2012). Her expertise enabled her to successfully collaborate with both small local businesses and major national and international retailers, ensuring high-quality, cohesive design outcomes aligned with landlord standards.