Hamish Boyd

Hamish Boyd is a highly accomplished Principal with over 30 years’ experience in the architectural industry. A specialist in the primary and secondary education sectors, his expertise lies in master planning and designing inspiring and achievable education facilities within defined budgets for public, private and faith-based schools.

Through his dedicated interest in education, including 10+ years on the Aotearoa New Zealand Ministry of Education Design Review Panel, Hamish has transformed the nature of learning environments throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. He seeks opportunities to celebrate the identity and culture of each school community through designs that nurture curiosity, creativity and engagement. 

Hamish led the design of Western Springs College, New Zealand’s largest public school rebuild and the first high school of its scale to have shifted from classrooms to a flexible campus-style educational environment, as well as Stonefields School, Albany Senior High School, Onehunga Primary School, St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College, Ormiston Senior College and Sancta Maria College.

Hamish aims to harness the collective knowledge of the entire team on every project he leads, knowing that deeper insight leads to better outcomes in every case. Hamish is a Fellow of the NZIA, in recognition of his service to the profession of architecture.