people

Ben is a registered architect with over 20 years of experience in Wellington, Auckland, and Melbourne, working on a wide range of projects from bespoke interior fit outs, multi-residential apartments, to large commercial developments.

Ben has been a Director of Ashton Mitchell since 2016 and is responsible for relationship management with public sector organisations such as Kāinga Ora and community housing providers, as well as large corporate clients. He places particular importance on community engagement, and ensuring a strong design concept can be maintained through working drawings and construction.

Ben is passionate about community projects and the ability of architecture to enrich the lives of all New Zealanders, having spent time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity building houses in rural Costa Rica, as well as spending several months in East Africa teaching in a rural secondary school.

e-mail: ben@ashtonmitchell.com

Clifford has been a Director of Ashton Mitchell since 2006 and is responsible for both project leadership and client liaison on some of Ashton Mitchell’s most significant projects, for large clients including the University of Auckland, Kiwi Property, and Precinct Property.

Clifford graduated in 1992 and gained experience in large practices in the UK, South Africa and for the past 25 years in New Zealand. He has worked across most project sizes and sectors, from $1M to $200M project value.

His knowledge of strategic project planning and his communication and negotiation skills allow Clifford to assist clients in procuring the project from inception. Clifford’s thorough knowledge of contractual obligations and his ability to respond quickly and decisively to onsite issues have consistently ensured the projects under his control perform above expectations.

Clifford enjoys motorsports, in fact, anything to do with cars (except fixing and cleaning them). Clifford also values quality time with his family, often escaping Auckland with his son and wife.

e-mail: clifford@ashtonmitchell.com

Warren is responsible for the financial and general practice management of Ashton Mitchell while remaining involved at project level with commercial clients.

Warren encourages a strong client focus, adding value with innovative thinking and a clear understanding of project constraints and building regulations.

When not at work Warren loves spending time on the water, exploring the islands in the gulf, fishing from his kayak or boating in the Hauraki Gulf “one of the best water playgrounds in the world”.

e-mail: warren@ashtonmitchell.com

A founding Director of Ashton Mitchell, Peter has transitioned into a consultant role, remaining involved with the practice for specific clients and events.

Alongside architecture, golf and music are Peter’s passions and he enjoys the beautiful symmetries between the two disciplines. He plays the guitar and sings with a few other enthusiastic ‘muso’s’, collaborating on original material.

e-mail: peter@ashtonmitchell.com