Student profiles
View student profiles from the Wellington School of Architecture and find out what the school is like from the people studying there.
![Karunikah 5](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/wfadi/about/news/interior-architecture-student-karunikah-pere-walker-explores-matauranga-maori-and-sustainable-design/karunikah-5-jpg/ls_medium.jpg)
Karunikah Pere-Walker
Interior Architecture student Karunikah Pere-Walker explores mātauranga Māori and sustainable design.
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Cam Beauchamp
Cam completed a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and worked full time in data analysis prior to enrolling in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning.
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Seth Bocknek
Seth enrolled in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning to take his career a new direction.
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Daniel Coombes
Daniel Coombes, a third-year Doctor of Philosophy candidate in Landscape Architecture, works with colonial artefacts and histories through landscape research.
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Tyler Florance
It wasn’t until Tyler started volunteering at Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary that he grasped the potential of combining his passion for architecture with nature.
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Zoe Mason
It was only when her graphics and technology teacher suggest trying architecture, noting her talent for drawing, that Zoe found her true calling.
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Nicolle Miranda
After graduating with a civil engineering degree and working in Guatemala, Nicolle Miranda enrolled in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning.
![Tayla Lindsay Tayla Lindsay](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/wfadi/about/news/building-a-knowledge-base/tayla-jpg/ls_medium.jpg)
Tayla Lindsay
Tayla Lindsay, Bachelor of Building Science and Master of Architectural Science alumna, says the key to success is a solid foundation—with a flexible attitude.
![Zoe Glentworth table A to down view of a rimu table with food on at a picnic.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/wfadi/about/news/manaakitanga-in-architecture-for-family-communities-and-papatuanuku/Zoe-1.jpeg/ls_medium.jpeg)
Zoe Glentworth
Manaaki (generosity) for communities and Papatūānuku is at the centre of design for Master of Architecture (Professional) student Zoe Glentworth.
![jessica-wylie-dulux-award-1.jpeg A man mixes a cocktail behind a modern bar.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/wfadi/about/news/experience-and-sustainability-drives-master-of-interior-architecture-student-jessica-wylie/jessica-wylie-dulux-award-1.jpeg/ls_medium.jpeg)
Jessica Wylie
Jessica understands interior architecture to mean creating spaces which evoke feelings and creates an experience.
![jessica-micallef-the-breezeway-render A view of an elevated walkway through a building with people walking along and under it.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/wfadi/about/news/mixing-professional-experience-with-newfound-creativity-in-a-master-of-interior-architecture/jessica-micallef-the-breezeway-render.jpg/ls_medium.jpg)
Jessica Micallef
Jessica learned about interior architecture from watching her father and grandfather undertake home renovations and construction projects while growing up.
![Temukisa Taito hero image Portrait of Temukisa Taito leaning against a bannister in the Te Aro campus](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/architecture/study/student-profiles/temukisa-taito/temukisa-one.jpg/ls_medium.jpg)
Temukisa Taito
Temukisa Taito was looking to combine logic with creativity when she discovered Building Science at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
![Danbie Bong Image of Danbie Bong leaning over an architectural structure](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/architecture/study/student-profiles/danbie-bong/danbie-bong-hero.jpg/ls_medium.jpg)
Danbie Bong
Danbie Bong has always been interested in designing spaces which react and respond to people, which is why she decided to study architecture.
![emily.jpg Closeup of Emily Newmarch](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/architecture/study/student-profiles/emily-newmarch/emily.jpg/ls_medium.jpg)
Emily Newmarch
The University has been the foundation for all of Emily's collaborations and the ability to explore the opportunities of advancing her skillset through a PhD.
![david-batchelor.jpg David Batchelor smiling to the camera and leaning to a lamp post](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/architecture/study/student-profiles/david-batchelor/david-batchelor.jpg/ls_medium.jpg)
David Batchelor
After completing history and public management qualifications, David Batchelor enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture.
![jackson-prattley-jones-postgraduate-certificate-architectural-science.jpg Jackson Prattley-Jones Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Science graduate](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0004/1904971/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Jackson Prattley-Jones
A love of nature and desire to ensure buildings are built sustainably led Jackson to the Building Science programme.
![Taylor-Greer-Master-of-interior-architecture-student.jpg Taylor Greer Master of Interior Architecture student](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0006/1878747/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Taylor Greer
Taylor’s Master’s research investigates the use of Deconstructivism as an instrumental and operational method to explore the design capabilities of an interior.
![Mariana-restrepo-sierra.jpg Mariana Restrepo Sierra in front of graffiti](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0009/1878741/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Mariana Restrepo Sierra
A love of the Sims computer game from an early age led to Mariana Restrepo Sierra’s passion for interiors and architecture.
![Georgia Alexander Master of Architectural Science.jpg Georgia Alexander Master of Architectural Science graduate](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0004/1878736/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Georgia Alexander
Georgia Alexander’s Master’s research explored the potential energy savings of occupancy sensors in spaces that are intermittently used.
![Jeremy-Morris-Master-of-Landscape-Architecture-student.jpg Jeremy Morris Master of Landscape Architecture student](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0008/1878731/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Jeremy Morris
Jeremy Morris had always wanted to be an architect, but it wasn’t until he began undergraduate studies that he discovered a passion for landscape architecture.
![Tessa-Lynch (1).jpg Tessa Lynch in front of brick wall](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0018/1901241/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Tessa Lynch
Master of Architecture (Professional) Graduate Tessa's research explored ways to use wellbeing as a central focus in the design of built environments.
![masi-shiran-master-of-architecture.jpg Masi Shiran Master of Architecture graduate](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0006/1878639/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Masi Shiran
The chance to develop her research alongside like-minded aspirational people, both students and staff, has put Masi on the path to a PhD.
![sarah-buet-bachelor-of-building-science.jpg Sarah Buet Bachelor of Building Science student sitting at desk in front of iMac](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0007/1904965/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Sarah Buet
Discovering the analytical side of architecture led Sarah to studying building science, and she's never looked back.
![william-chrisp.jpg William Chrisp in Cobblestone Park, Te Aro](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0007/1884958/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Will Chrisp
New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architecture (NZILA) Scholarship winner Will hopes his research will make a real difference to how we enjoy our night skies.
![hamish-beattie_web crop.jpg Hamish Beattie in library.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0006/1766877/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Hamish Beattie
Hamish’s doctoral thesis explored how games can be used to work alongside those living in slums to empower them to contribute to slum upgrading processes.
![Charlotte Hughes-Hallett_web crop.jpg Charlotte Hughes-Hallett](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0006/1766868/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Charlotte Hughes-Hallett
Master of Interior Architecture Graduate, Charlotte Hughes-Hallet’s thesis, ‘Our Third Skin’, was a critique on the architectural surface.
![celia-hall_web crop.jpg Celia Hall](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0010/1766863/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Celia Hall
Celia Hall has carried out a research project exploring possible designs for the construction of a learning garden.
![Awhina Jeff Bartlett Jeff Bartlett, architecture Awhina student, at his desk.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0009/1878579/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Jeff Bartlett
For Jeff, studying architecture at Victoria University of Wellington has taught him to see the world in a completely different way.
![Beth Noble Beth Noble, Building Science Master's student, working at her computer.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0007/1878541/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Beth Noble
Meet Beth, a student with a passionate for building accessibility and creating comfortable spaces.
![Elle Fairgray course work Ellie Fairgray Landscape Architecture coursework: in the foreground, a child running on a bridge. In the background, a river, people walking, tents, a hut, and pukekos.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0008/1878524/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Elle Fairgray
Ellie is taking up a number of different opportunities at Victoria University of Wellington, including the chance to be part of an international field study.
![Billy Pearce course work Imagery of a landscape architecture project by Billy Pearce: a concrete and wood building embedded in a hill, with people walking, and mountains in the background.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0007/1878523/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Billy Pearce
A broad first year of study allowed Billy to explore different avenues and discover his passion for landscape architecture.
![Alanah McCormick Alanah McCormick holding architecture models in front of her computer screen.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0006/1878522/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Alanah McCormick
Alanah enjoys the flexibility of her courses, which means she can bring her personal interests and experiences into her studies.
![Claudia van Velthooven Claudia van Velthooven holding a 3D printed object in front of two computer screens.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0011/1878500/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Claudi van Velthooven
For Claudi, studying architecture allows her to express her artistic side.
![Xi-Shao.jpg Xi Shao sat at desk looking at computer.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0009/1815669/varieties/ls_medium.jpg)
Xi Shao
Find out why Xi thinks Wellington is the perfect place to study architecture.