About

Our approach is to create client-specific design solutions. Every project and client have their own particular requirements – our role is to shape a building around these requirements. A one size fits all solution does not reflect the individualities of person, place, or purpose, so our design approach is carefully tailored to each project.

We encourage our clients to think outside the box and work with us to improve the standard of the built environment.

Services

Our primary focus is new residential architecture, however we work across a wide range of project types;
Housing / Industrial / Residential alterations / Shop and office fit out / Multi – residential / Site feasibility / Commercial / Procurement

How we work

We like to believe in every project we do. We want to push for something better than the status quo and exceed our clients’ expectations. We love working with our clients, understanding how they live, and being pushed to do things outside of the box.

The Team

Ant Jackson, Managing Director – Ant@immersion.nz

Ant has a vast experience in the construction sector. He has worked in Mechanical & Electrical Building Services, Industrial, Commercial and Residential Architecture as well as hands on carpentry experience. 

Richie Pearce, Director – Richie@immersion.nz

Richie has a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) from University of Auckland, he has a vocation for creating exceptional homes for real people and real budgets; balancing creativity, functionality and affordability.

James Gourlay, Senior Architectural designer – James@immersion.nz

James’ introduction to architecture was on the building site, working on high end residential houses in the Wakatipu Basin. This practical background, alongside his interests in design and craft have influenced his 10 years in architectural practice.

Phoebe woods, Architectural Graduate – Phoebe@immersion.nz

Phoebe completed her Master of Architecture (Prof) from Victoria University of Wellington in 2019. She is passionate about connecting with clients to provide a honest solution that translates their ideas into reality. When not in the studio you’ll find Phoebe with her bike up the gondola.

Awards

Projects

Location

Category

Year

Terrace House
ADNZ Otago/Southland – Commended Award
Residential New Home between 150m2 and 300m2
2025
Terrace House
ADNZ Otago/Southland – Commended Award
2025
Residential New Home between 150m2 and 300m2
Hanleys Farm Residence
ADNZ Otago/Southland – Commended Award and Resene Colour in Design Regional Award
Residential New Home between 150m2 and 300m2
2025
Hanleys Farm Residence
ADNZ Otago/Southland – Commended Award and Resene Colour in Design Regional Award
2025
Residential New Home between 150m2 and 300m2
Peninsula Road Renovation
2025 Master Builders Southern Region, Gold and Category Winner
Renovations $500-1 Million
2025
Peninsula Road Renovation
2025 Master Builders Southern Region, Gold and Category Winner
2025
Renovations $500-1 Million
Chapman Store
ADNZ Otago/Southland – Commended Award
Commercial Interiors and Fitouts
2024
Chapman Store
ADNZ Otago/Southland – Commended Award
2024
Commercial Interiors and Fitouts
Bendigo Cabins
ADNZ Otago/Southland – Highly Commended Award
Architectural Spaces and Structures
2023
Bendigo Cabins
ADNZ Otago/Southland – Highly Commended Award
2023
Architectural Spaces and Structures
Driftaway Queenstown
ADNZ – Otago/Southland Regional Award + National Finalist & Commercial Masterbuilders – Silver Award
Commercial Architecture
2023
Driftaway Queenstown
ADNZ – Otago/Southland Regional Award + National Finalist & Commercial Masterbuilders – Silver Award
2023
Commercial Architecture
Kinross Residence
ADNZ – Otago/Southland Regional Award + National Finalist & Masterbuilders – Silver Award
Residential New Home over 300m2
2022
Kinross Residence
ADNZ – Otago/Southland Regional Award + National Finalist & Masterbuilders – Silver Award
2022
Residential New Home over 300m2