Design Evolution.

Architectural Design Tauranga

Like the natural world, architectural design is constantly evolving. Advances in techniques and materials inspire our team to push the boundaries as we strive to create superior spaces that enhance the lives of our clients.

Originally founded as Franklin Architectural Design by Kim Bouman in 1989, over the years, we have helped thousands of Kiwis bring their project vision to life.

In 2024, acknowledging our growth and expansion, we decided to refresh our brand and Evolve Architecture was born.

From our studios in Tauranga and the Waikato we continue to provide exceptional architectural design and documentation for both our existing and new clients.

Rest assured, our name has changed, but we still hold to the same values that our studio was built on. You can count on the Evolve team to help you design innovative, creative and functional spaces you’ll love.

Our Vision

To build strong, well designed integrated communities and projects where all New Zealander’s have access to functional and creative architectural design.

“With client relationships spanning over 30 years, we have the experience and drive to support your vision. When you come to us, we listen.”

- Kim Bouman.

Our Values

  • We support our clients throughout their journey, enabling their vision while offering practical guidance. We manage interactions with third-party contractors and consultants to contribute to the success of your project.

  • With every challenge, our design practice evolves, moving us forward. Working alongside industry-leading suppliers, we stay at the forefront of design, enabling us to offer our clients a diverse range of solutions.

  • Architectural design goes far beyond the aesthetic componentry of a design. Having worked for as long as we have in the industry, our team knows the processes and has the systems to ensure the job gets done right.

  • When the sky is the limit, it is easy to lose touch with reality. Our design approach is grounded, pragmatic and solution-driven, we strive for the best outcome possible while respecting the boundaries of our clients and the project.

Awards & Recognitions

We’re proud to celebrate the success of our partners, who have meticulously brought our designs to life, collecting numerous Master Builder awards in the process.

  • Frame Homes
    House Of The Year:
    Regional Category Winner, Regional Gold Winner

    Auckland/Northland/Coromandel Gib Show home

    Regional Category Winner, Regional Gold Winner

    Auckland/Northland/Coromandel Group Housing new Home up to $500,000

  • Frame Homes
    Top 100, Regional Category, Gold Award – Homes under $500,000

    Flowerday Homes
    People’s Choice Awards
    Silver Award – New Homes $750,000 - $1,000,000
    Bronze Award – New homes $500,000 - $750,000

    Cambridge Homes
    Silver award for Show home

  • Frame Homes
    Gold and Regional winner for under $500,000 and Gold and Regional Winners for Volume/group housing new homes under $500,000

    Flowerday Homes
    Silver Award – New home under $500,000

  • Frame Homes
    Regional Category Winner, gold award – New Home under $450,000

    Gold Award – Show Home

    Silver Award – Multi Unit

  • Flowerday Homes
    Silver Award – Multi Unit

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