Over 100 Positive Reviews: What They Tell Us About the Way We Work
At Macfie Architecture, our clients are our greatest measure of success. Here's what over 100 positive reviews across Google and TradeMe say about the practice we've built.
Winning awards is wonderful. Being featured in Homestyle and Viva is genuinely gratifying. But if we're honest about what means the most to us, it's this: over 100 positive reviews from real clients, on real projects, across twenty years of practice. 36 five-star Google reviews. 67 100% positive TradeMe reviews.
Just clients who trusted us with one of the most significant investments of their lives, and felt moved enough to say so publicly.
We don't take that lightly.
A track record that speaks for itself
Our reviews span twenty years of practice, from our earliest projects on TradeMe through to our most recent award-winning work. They come from all kinds of people on all kinds of projects.
First-time renovators who had never worked with an architect before. Seasoned property developers who have worked with many. Young families transforming a villa on a careful budget. Clients with grand visions and the means to realise them.
What they share is this: they felt listened to, guided and genuinely cared for throughout the process.
Some of the things they say:
"Patient and professional throughout, transparent about costs all the way through."
"Detail and organisation were superb. We couldn't have had a better experience."
"They came to the table with numerous ideas and made the process a total joy."
"As a professional developer who has worked with many architects, Macfie Architecture make the process seamless."
"A fantastic family business that I would recommend to anyone."
"We have used Michael on two houses and will do so again."
Why this matters to us
Architecture can feel like a daunting industry to navigate. There's a perception, not entirely unfounded, that architects are expensive, slow and more interested in their own vision than yours.
We have spent twenty years trying to be the opposite of that: accessible, honest, collaborative and invested in what our clients are trying to achieve, whatever the scale or budget.
Over 100 positive reviews tell us that approach is working.
Is my project big enough?
It's one of the questions we hear most, and the answer is always yes. Some of our most appreciative clients came to us asking exactly that. A bathroom done well can change how a whole home feels. A well-planned extension can change how a family lives. The value of expert design is not measured by the size of the build, but by what it does for the people living in it.
If you're thinking about it, give us a call
If you're considering a renovation or new-build and wondering whether we're the right fit, read our reviews on [Google] and [TradeMe]. Better yet, give us a call. We offer a complimentary initial consultation and are happy to talk through your project at whatever stage you're at.
Images of our clients Jamie and Paul Oliver, shot for Homestyle by Larnie Nicolson.