Our People
Darryl Sang
ANZIA B Arch B Eng
Darryl is a Registered Architect who has been practicing for nearly 35 years in London and New Zealand. Darryl brings a unique set of skills to each project; he is also a qualified engineer and a Certified Passive House (Passivhaus) Designer so he brings his creative skills as an architect and his technical skills as an engineer and energy modeller to all our projects, creating inspiring designs that perform very well.
He is a highly experienced Director and Team Leader with extensive experience in design, organisational and technical delivery of projects including commercial and residential developments.
Hi, I’m Darryl. I am a keen advocate for a whole-food plant-based way of life. Emphasis on fresh, whole ingredients and minimising processed food is an important aspect for maintaining overall wellness. I love spending time with family, travelling and occasionally snow skiing – preferably all at once. I have been a long time Sci Fi fan and collector of Star Wars, Star Trek, Thunderbirds and Dr Who memorabilia, some of which are displayed in our office. I also enjoy singing Bass with a community choir.
Shashi Rafique
B.Arch
Shashi is a Registered Architect from India. Her interest lies in bringing about a balance between architecture and landscape design to create self-sustaining spaces. She takes a keen interest in exploring the green side of design and incorporating it in both architectural as well as interior design projects.
She has worked on projects of varying scales in architectural, landscape and interior design ranging from residential, educational, retail, commercial, corporate interior design and mixed-use projects. She believes that good design and good relationships come from good collaboration between client and the architect but also the trade services.
She has a great interest in Passivhaus design and its building process.
Mei Ling Lee
MFA BFA Dip Des
Mei Ling design interiors that are thoughtful, functional, and deeply connected to the people who live in them. Whether working on a renovation, new build, or a single room, she create spaces that balance beauty, comfort, and everyday practicality. My approach is guided by careful listening and collaboration, helping clients make confident decisions.
She has a particular interest in healthy, high-performance homes and the principles of Passive Haus design, creating interiors that support wellbeing, energy efficiency without compromising warmth or character.
As a practising artist, she bring a strong sensitivity to colour, texture, composition, and storytelling. Alongside my interior design work, I create paintings, embroidery, and sculpture that preserves personal histories in the places we call home.
Hi, I am Mei Ling. On weekends, you will find me in my art studio or Urban Sketching. I have a fondness for good food, making kimchi and playing with Maple the dog (see below). My recent proud moment was singing in a choir, at the magnificent Holy Trinity Cathedral.
I am a keen advocate to have everyone living in healthy homes.
www.meilinglee.org.nz
Maple
Cavoodle (Hons 1st Class)
Maple’s calming presence is very much appreciated by our team and visitors to the office. She is often found performing her duties snuggled on our laps, sleeping in her basket under our desks or greeting new friends at reception.
Sang Creative Links
www.eyesandears.co.nz
Calvin Sang creates award winning video that blend seamlessly with your brand and make you stand out. He has crafted nearly a thousand videos for a client base ranging from corporates, universities, educators, non-profits and SME's. He is pushing boundaries of video production to surpass expectations and deliver work that stand out on a national and international stage. Their work has gone to win multiple international awards.
yintherapy.com
Karin Michelle Sang and Markus Henning Giess are the co-founders and teachers of Yin Therapy, offering a 200 hour Yin Yoga & Anatomy Teacher Training course as well as yin yoga retreats, workshops and immersions in Europe and Australasia in the lineage of their primary teachers Paul Grilley together with his wife Suzee.
Yin Therapy courses promise to shed light on the yin side of yoga, make anatomy fun and informative, and give you an in-depth understanding into individual bone structure and the tools to tailor an asana practice for each and every unique and individual yogi.
www.meilinglee.org.nz
What started as an investigation into finding a sense of belonging out in the world has led to an introspective inquiry into recognition and validation of each individual’s lived reality. With a keen eye for observation, Mei Ling invite us to contemplate an individual’s lived experiences using a unique collection of art objects that speak to the essence of individual identity and the power of personal story telling. She offers an interactive experience in which the viewer is compelled to ponder possibilities that are likely reflections of their own experiences.
Mei Ling believes in the transformative power of empathy and understanding in fostering a more inclusive world.