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Minimal Design is a team of skilled architectural designers and technicians based in Wanaka, NZ. Minimal Design maintains a very diversified practice.

We offer thoughtful architectural design, consent management and 3D rendering for energy conscious residential, commercial and tiny projects. We also offer website design services for small firms, property photography and portable projects management. Minimal design is architectural design platform cooperating with network of international professionals. Together we are offering comprehensive serv

ices in architecture, interior design and landscape design. Our clients are mainly from New Zealand, though we have worked for number of international clients. We have developed expertise in tiny house projects, as well as residential & commercial building of all kinds. We will consider any odd design job you might require.

02/09/2026

Thinking about adding a granny flat to your property?

Eligible standalone dwellings up to 70m² can now be built without building consent, making the process faster and simpler. Careful planning, compliant design and professional documentation are still essential.

Get in touch - our team is ready to help bring your project to life.

01/09/2026

A look back at a development we visualised a few months ago.

These photorealistic renders helped the developer sell multiple units before construction had even begun—showing the real value of bringing a project to life early.

Sell the vision before you build it.

Check the link in the comments for more renders and the full 3D animation.

20/08/2026

This complex coastal development involved intricate structural engineering, detailed compliance work, and extensive visual modeling. While it ultimately won't be built as designed, we remain incredibly proud of the comprehensive design & technical work our team produced.
A special thanks to OCO Architecture for their cooperation on this conceptual journey.

14/08/2026

We are pleased to share the completion of our conceptual architectural design for an exotic-themed commercial development, centered on ultra-comfortable, high-end accommodation units.
Designed to balance technical rigor with visual storytelling, the concept serves a dual purpose: establishing a clear framework for the technical team to prepare building consent documentation, while providing an evocative narrative to captivate prospective buyers.
Delivered to the full satisfaction of our client, setting a strong design foundation for the next phase of realization.

11/08/2026

Starting new projects in our favourite locations never gets boring.
Back in beautiful Lake Hāwea for another one.

04/08/2026

Minimal design is completely our cup of tea.
Optimizing every inch of the land, carefully selected soft-toned materials, and a design that seamlessly blends with nature.
3D animation edits like this aren't a special request—they’re our baseline deliverable for every single project we do.
We can’t wait to watch this build come to life!

31/07/2026

We might not be a specialized interior design studio, but we never say no to a good creative challenge! For our latest project, we set out to build a clean, functional space brought to life with simple, vibrant pops of color.
Every time we step into the interior world, we’re amazed by how fast the industry evolves. Between high-tech finishes and endless new materials, the possibilities are wild - sometimes almost too many to choose from!
Swipe through to see how clean lines and a little color can completely transform a room.

30/07/2026

Building on flat land is simple. Building in a canyon is a whole different game. 📐⛰️

On flat ground, setting out a foundation is straightforward. In a canyon, every millimeter is an uphill battle, requiring a constant loop of engineering, surveying, redrawing, and re-checking before a single drop of concrete is poured Canyon View Domes.

It’s tough, unpredictable, and tests everyone’s patience at every step. But despite the chaos, we are beyond grateful to be a part of turning this wild terrain into one of the best project we have aver been part of.

🎥 Watch Episode 5 of 'Paper to Canyon'

24/07/2026

Great 3D marketing doesn’t always need a luxury-level budget.

For Awamoa Ridge in Oamaru, we created a focused 3D animation and render package that clearly presents the section layouts, surrounding landscape and future lifestyle of the development.

By tailoring the level of detail to the project’s scale and budget, we delivered professional visuals designed to build early interest and help buyers connect with the site before construction begins.

Planning a new development? We can create a visual package that works for your goals, budget and timeline.

https://www.minimaldesign.nz/post/scalable-3d-marketing-how-we-brought-oamaru-s-awamoa-ridge-to-life-within-budget

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58 McDougall Street
Wanaka
9305

Website

https://minimaldesign.nz/

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