F3 Design is led by Pippin Wright-Stow.
Pippin comes from a sculpture and printmaking background, a training that gives him a creative advantage for challenging and innovative projects. He is able to offer solutions which have a strong mix of artistic aesthetic and practical know-how.
Pippin's extensive knowledge of architectural design, building techniques and advances in technology are the culmination of a life spent constructing all kinds of structures - from works of art and furniture to house alterations and large motel complexes.
Pippin's successful projects such as Silo Stay, CoCA Art Gallery and Boxus have led to F3 Design's current focus on architectural design solutions.
Historically, F3 Design's scope of work has included a range of projects: extensive exhibition design, custom furniture design, interior fit-outs, sculpture projects and a large range of home-ware products. This experience helps to bring a distinctive skill set to current architectural projects.
Bachelor of Design followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in sculpture and printmaking at CPIT in 2001.
Professional member of Architectural Designers NZ
Licensed building practitioner LBP ( Design 2).
Kate Matson – Architectural Designer
Kate has a background in the arts having completed a fine arts painting degree at the Ilam School of Fine Arts before going on to study Architectural Design at CPIT.
Kate’s formative years post graduating coincided with a boom in residential construction due the earthquake rebuild in Christchurch. This busy time led to a wide variety of architectural projects including new architectural houses, multi-units, renovations and alterations all of which influenced Kate to develop valuable skills and experience in design, detailed documentation, and the legislation surrounding building design and construction.
As part of the F3 Design team Kate offers a unique perspective melding her artistic background with her formal architectural training leading to creative aesthetic and practical design solutions.
-Bachelor of Fine Arts -University of Canterbury 2013
-Bachelor of Architectural Studies -CPIT 2015
-Professional member of Architectural Designers NZ
-Licensed Building Practitioner LBP (Design 2)