Ben Sutherland is an Auckland-based architect, with a background that spans both architecture and construction. That dual grounding shapes how he approaches every project, pairing ambitious, considered design with the practical experience to actually build it well. He's led more than 30 projects to completion, including New Zealand's first full Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) building, the Warrander Studio. Alongside his architectural and construction training, Ben holds a Master's degree in Business Administration, bringing a strategic, business-minded edge to how projects are run.