about mdl architects
mdl architects are an auckland based firm of architects with more than 30 years of experience in new zealand + japan.
our intention is to produce well considered buildings that engage with culture + landscape.
the practice has a belief in commitment to design + sound project management to satisfy the needs of our clients.
we have a strong focus on an enjoyable + close working relationship with clients.
there is an inherent understanding of the importance of the client’s brief + the budget + the practicality of the design.
innovation + invention remain a practice interest.
enthusiasm is a fundamental part of the working environment.
about ray van wayenburg
ray has been an architect for over 30 years now and has worked for three of the top design-based practices in auckland.
ray has worked in osaka, melbourne and wellington + travelled extensively through japan.
throughout this time he has maintained an interest in a continued exploration of architecture + design.
ray has won 6 national awards with the practices that he has worked for and believes that setting the highest standard of design service is important to satisfy his clients needs.
ray has lived and travelled extensively through japan and is a qualified architect and APEC architect.
ray believes the most successful buildings are produced through a collaboration of architect, client + builder.
some of ray’s favourite architects are kengo kuma of japan, tadao ando of japan, peter zumthor of switzerland, herzog de meuron of switzerland + jensen and skodvin of norway.