ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
> Licensed Building Practitioner - Design 2
> Bachelor of Architecture at Univerisity of Wuppertal, Germany
> Certified Passive House Designer

MEMBER of
> New Zealand Institute of Architects Affiliated Member
> Architectural Designers New Zealand
> Passive House Institute Bronze Member
> Architecture & Women NZ

2017 RESENE COLOUR AWARDS
WINNER | Resene Commercial Interior Office Colour Award
in collaboration with Mary Jowett Architects Ltd

>> Read about the award here

2024 REGIONAL AWARDS
WINNER | New Home up to 150sqm for Tall Tree House
WINNER | Home Interiors for Tall Tree House
WINNER | Home Interiors for The Cove
WINNER | Kaitiakitanga Award for Tall Tree House
WINNER | Resene Colour in Design for Tall Tree House
>> Read all about it in the newspaper Otago Daily Times and STUFF ...

2024 NATIONAL AWARDS
WINNER | New Home up to 150sqm for Tall Tree House
WINNER | Home Interiors for The Cove
WINNER | Kaitiakitanga Award for Tall Tree House
>> Read all about it in the newspaper
Lakes Weekly Bulletin, Otago Daily Times, STUFF and ADNZ

2025 INTERNATIONAL BIOPHILIC DESIGN AWARD
WINNER | Interior Design for the Tall Tree Project
>> Read all about it in the Otago Daily Times newspaper.

2026 REGIONAL AWARDS

WINNER | Interior Design for The Eyrie

WINNER | New Home between 150sqm and 300sqm for The Eyrie

>> Read about the award here

PUBLICATIONS
> Defign Magazine 2025
> 03 Magazine 2025

> Abode Magazine 2026

Carolin Friese
has spent over a decade designing
homes that are not only beautiful, but also deeply sustainable, energy-efficient, and tailored to the way New Zealanders live.

Based in the heart of the Queenstown Lakes region, she is passionate about creating spaces that connect with the landscape, adapt to the local climate, and deliver long-lasting comfort. Her approach is rooted in the principles of passive house design - prioritizing natural light, thermal performance, and low energy use -without compromising on aesthetics or individuality.

She believes great architecture is personal. That’s why every project is uniquely designed around your vision, lifestyle, and values. From concept to completion, she ensures clear documentation
and open communication, so the entire
process feels collaborative
and stress-free.

About

For Carolin,
architecture is more than a profession - it’s an expression of who she is and what she stands for: thoughtful design and a commitment to a more sustainable future for generations
to come.

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Carolin Friese architecture

About

For Carolin,
architecture is more than a profession - it’s an expression of who she is and what she stands for: thoughtful design and a commitment to a more sustainable future for generations
to come.

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About

For Carolin, architecture is more than a profession - it’s an expression of who she is and what she stands for: thoughtful design and a commitment to a more sustainable future for generations to come.

back

For Carolin,
architecture is more than a profession - it’s an expression of who she is and what she stands for: thoughtful design and a commitment to a more sustainable future for generations
to come.