Ben joins HDT with four years’ experience as an Architectural Designer and Technician in the residential space, working on projects ranging from small home extensions and renovations to large multi-unit developments and Iwi housing projects.

Holding qualifications in Industrial Design and Architecture, he is eager to expand his technical and design skills, with a particular interest in mixed-use buildings that blend residential and commercial spaces.

Raised on a family farm in the Wairarapa, Ben values green spaces and the outdoors. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, bonsai, music, spending time with his wife and son, and working on a never-ending list of home renovations.

Architectural Graduate / Wellington

Ben Buchanan-Smith