First Light specialise in passive homes, high-performance housing and sustainable architecture. We are reinventing the New Zealand design landscape with industry-leading ideas for clever, energy-efficient spaces.
The internationally award-winning First Light team is helmed by courageous thought-leaders who are driven by a deep desire to create, explore and challenge the status quo, and drive better outcomes for generations to come.
Our thoughtful and site-specific design responses are motivated by a passion for great architecture, meaningful collaboration and innovative solutions to life’s problems, big and small.
We are proud to be part of the movement towards a more sustainable future, and we are committed to delivering exceptional results that enhance people's lives today and leave a positive legacy for generations to come.
Eli Nuttall
Director, Technical Manager & Architect
eli@firstlightstudio.co.nz
Nick Officer
Director & General Manager
nick@firstlightstudio.co.nz
Ben Jagersma
Director, Design Manager & Architect
ben@firstlightstudio.co.nz
Guy Marriage
Director & Architect
guy@firstlightstudio.co.nz
Bronwyn Phillipps
Associate, Architect
bronwyn@firstlightstudio.co.nz
Luke Bryant
Associate & Architect
luke@firstlightstudio.co.nz
Charlotte Fisher
Architect
charlotte@firstlightstudio.co.nz
Brittany Irvine
Senior Architectural Graduate
brittany@firstlightstudio.co.nz
Oliver Shearer
Senior Technical Designer
oliver@firstlightstudio.co.nz
Georgia Reece
Architectural Graduate
georgia@firstlightstudio.co.nz
Zoë Glentworth
Architectural Graduate
zoe@firstlightstudio.co.nz
David Hensel
Architectural Graduate
david@firstlightstudio.co.nz