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

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

>> Read about the award here

REGIONAL AWARDS
2024 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design 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 ...

NATIONAL AWARDS
2024 National ADNZ Resene Architectural Design 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

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
2025 Australian Biophilic Design Award
WINNER | Interior Design for the Tall Tree Project
>> Read all about it in the Otago Daily Times newspaper.

PUBLICATIONS
> Defign Magazine 2025
> 03 Magazine 2025

Carolin Friese, Architect, architectural designer, Carolin Friese architecture

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, we are passionate about creating spaces that connect with the landscape, adapt to the local climate, and deliver long-lasting comfort. Our approach is rooted in the principles of passive house design - prioritising natural light, thermal performance, and low energy use -without compromising on aesthetics or individuality.

We believe great architecture is personal. That’s why every project we take on is uniquely designed around your vision, lifestyle, and values. From concept to completion, we ensure clear documentation
and open communication, so the entire
process feels collaborative
and stress-free.

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

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