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Architectural floor plan of a Central Otago residence by Candela Arkitektur, with studios in Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell, and Invercargill.

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“Good design doesn’t come in a box, it will tell a story, not ours - yours”
— Candela Architecture

Our Expertise

Exterior courtyard and pool of a Central Otago home designed by Candela Arkitektur, architects based in Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell, Alexandra, and Invercargill.

New Residence

If you have a site and are ready to build, we offer expert guidance throughout the entire process; Working closely with you to shape a home that reflects your needs, your lifestyle, and everything you love about where you live

Floor plan of a Central Otago home by Candela Arkitektur, architects based in Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell, Alexandra, and Invercargill.
Architectural rendering of modern residential complex with elevated black houses featuring circular windows, surrounded by greenery, parking area, and a street view with houses having pitched roofs.

Renovation / Alteration

Love your home, but not how it works? We can help you to re-imagine your spaces, with solutions that are both practical and inspiring, so you can stay in the place you already belong

Multi-unit Housing / Development

We’ll guide you through the process to explore whether your project is feasible, offering clear, honest advice to help you avoid common pitfalls; So you can realise a successful outcome, whatever success looks like for you

Our Partners

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Why Work With Us?

Why Work with Candela Architecture
Design that’s thoughtful, refined, and made to last.

We’ve all been inside homes that just feel right. It’s not always about size, style, or elaborate finishes. It’s about something deeper. It’s about how the space makes you feel. How light falls across the floor in the morning. How the rooms flow from one to another. How the home somehow fits the way you live without you even thinking about it.

Recreating that feeling is no accident. It takes passion, rigour, and a deep understanding of how design shapes experience. At Candela, this is where our training and approach come in. We believe good design can be achieved on any budget. It’s not about spending more, but about using the right principles thoughtfully: scale, light, volume, and detail to create moments that make a house a home.

It’s about making homes that don’t just look good but feel right, now and for years to come.

Candela Architecture. Thoughtful spaces, designed with intent.