# Voxell

> Voxell is a Wellington, New Zealand architecture and design firm working across new homes, townhouse and apartment developments, and commercial projects. Services span architecture, interior architecture, masterplanning and sustainable design, with in-house energy modelling and Homestar accredited professionals.

Voxell takes projects from feasibility and concept design through resource and building consent to construction, coordinating engineers and consultants throughout. Based in central Wellington (Level 1, 3 Swan Lane), working across the Wellington region and wider New Zealand. Contact: info@voxell.co.nz, +64 4 471 1554.

## Services
- [Architecture](https://www.voxell.co.nz/services/architecture): Residential, multi-residential and commercial architecture, from feasibility and concept through consent, tender and construction observation.
- [Interior Architecture](https://www.voxell.co.nz/services/interior-architecture): Interior architecture resolved alongside the building, covering spatial planning, materials and finishes, joinery and lighting.
- [Master Planning](https://www.voxell.co.nz/services/master-planning): Feasibility and yield testing, staging and consentability for developers and landowners, from urban infill to greenfield.
- [Sustainability](https://www.voxell.co.nz/services/sustainability): Passive design, envelope and ventilation, in-house energy modelling, and Homestar design and built ratings.

## Insights and articles
- [The Building Code's insulation tables disappear in November](https://www.voxell.co.nz/news/h1-insulation-changes-november-2026): What the H1 sixth edition change means. The schedule method ends 27 November 2026, replaced by the calculation and modelling methods. Same standard, different method.
- [Is Homestar worth it? An assessor's honest answer](https://www.voxell.co.nz/news/is-homestar-worth-it): A candid take on when Homestar certification is and is not worth it, from an in-house assessor.
- [Why townhouse schemes fail Homestar by accident](https://www.voxell.co.nz/news/townhouse-schemes-fail-homestar): How a late glazing change can quietly drop a townhouse scheme below its Homestar target, and how to prevent it.
- [What does an architect actually cost in NZ?](https://www.voxell.co.nz/news/what-does-an-architect-cost-nz): How architect fees work in New Zealand, the common fee structures, what drives cost, and indicative ranges.
- [Do I need resource consent for my renovation?](https://www.voxell.co.nz/news/do-i-need-resource-consent-renovation): When a renovation needs resource consent versus building consent, and what triggers one.
- [How many townhouses fit on my section?](https://www.voxell.co.nz/news/how-many-townhouses-fit-on-my-section): What actually determines townhouse yield, and why it takes a feasibility study rather than a rule of thumb.
- [Why new NZ homes overheat (and how to stop yours)](https://www.voxell.co.nz/news/why-new-nz-homes-overheat): Why well-insulated new homes overheat in summer, and the design decisions that prevent it.
- [All insights](https://www.voxell.co.nz/insights): Full list of Voxell articles and news.

## Company
- [Home](https://www.voxell.co.nz/): Wellington architecture and design firm overview.
- [Practice](https://www.voxell.co.nz/practice): About Voxell and the team.
- [Projects](https://www.voxell.co.nz/projects): Selected residential, multi-residential and commercial work.
- [Contact](https://www.voxell.co.nz/contact): Enquiries and consultations.