Our History
A Century in the Making
Where ambition thrives
The foundations of Ministry of Architecture + Interiors were established in the 1890's when the architectural practice of Hoggard and Prouse was formed.
In 1912 William Gummer joined the business, and with the arrival of Reginald Ford in 1923 came a name change to Gummer & Ford. Hoadley and Budge later joined them, and the practice went on to become one of New Zealand's most eminent architectural firms.
Now, as Ministry of Architecture + Interiors, we continue to build on this reputation and develop our portfolio of innovative and inspirational projects.
1910s
State Fire Insurance Building
Wellington
New Zealand Guardian Trust
Auckland
1920s
Cenotaph
Dunedin
War Memorial
Auckland Grammar
Remuera Library
Auckland
Wintergardens
Auckland Domain
Dilworth Building
Auckland
1930s
Auckland Railway Station
Auckland
Massey Memorial
Wellington
National War Memorial & Museum
Wellington
Dingwall Building
Auckland
Elliot Memorial Gates
Auckland Domain
National Art Gallery
Wellington
1940s
National Library
Wellington
State Insurance Building
Wellington
1950s
Cornwall Park Memorial Steps
Auckland
State Fire & Insurance Building
Tauranga
1960s
Liston House
Auckland
Maclaurin Chapel
Auckland
1970s
State Insurance Building
New Plymouth
AUT Tower
Auckland
1980s
NZI Finance House
Auckland
Royal Arcadia Tower
Auckland
Royal Insurance Building
Auckland
1990S
Sky Tower
Auckland
Dress Smart Onehunga
Auckland
Chancery Centre
Auckland
2000s
Proximity Manukau
Auckland
Dress Smart Christchurch
Christchurch