MEET THE TEAM
As a team we love creating highly considered, effortless spaces. We consider it a privilege bringing our clients design dreams to life. We delight in the way people respond to & use the spaces we create. We love that every client & project challenges us in different ways. We love the people we work with and the variety in our day!
AARON GUERIN
DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
As a Director of LAD I'm extremely proud of our team and practice. With over 30 years design experience, I thrive on the challenges and variety this industry presents. I'm passionate about delivering quality architecture and collaborating closely with our clients to deliver a home and project truly reflective of their personality!
Outside of LAD I love to travel and spend quality time with my 3 teenage boys and 3 dogs, the latter of which rule the roost!
aaron@lad.co.nz
CHARLOTTE MARTIN
DIRECTOR & OFFICE MANAGER
As a Director of LAD my focus is to ensure that our clients receive excellent service and architectural design advice! I'm committed to creating a professional office environment, where clients feel relaxed and comfortable discussing their design dreams.
Personally, I'm an obsessed follower of the grand slam tennis circuit! I love down time with my family and the chaotic life that goes with having 3 crazy, uber energetic teenage boys.
charlotte@lad.co.nz
NATASHA AMARASEKERA
ASSOCIATE & ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
It's amazing what good design, innovation and cost effectiveness can achieve. I enjoy seeing clients get the most out of their projects by using leading edge materials that are aesthetically appealing, as well as practical and economical.
Socialising is one of my favourite hobbies - going out with friends or catching up with family.
BRONSON WILSON-BEECH
SENIOR ARCHICAD TECHNICIAN
The constantly evolving architectural industry never ceases to amaze me! Being able to harness a simple or complex idea and apply it to an architectural project to great effect is extremely rewarding. It’s great to see boundaries being pushed in recent times with sustainable, cost effective homes.
I love a game of golf on a sunny Sunday and playing rugby (when I’m not injured). Also, I enjoy keeping fit and heading down to the local gym in my spare time.
VIVIAN GEHRMANN
GERMAN ARCHITECT & INTERIOR DESIGNER
In my eyes, the memories most precious to us are made in our homes! To me, architecture is what we see and what we feel, but also how it works. Every one of us lives life in a different way, this is why it's so important to understand our client's individual needs and visions in the creation of their dream home.
Having been born and raised in Bottrop, Germany, I have traveled many places, falling in love with New Zealand along the way. Spending time outdoors with our animals on the farm and unicycling remain my favourite ways to spend time outside of LAD.
FRANK TIAN
SENIOR ARCHICAD TECHNICIAN & 3D VISUALISATION GURU
Architectural visualisation is the perfect blend between art and science; because to understand colours, you must first understand light. Through the use of computer softwares, we can often mimic reality, and it is always incredibly rewarding to see the clients' reactions when their projects come to life in 3 dimensional form.
As an avid technologist, I'm always tinkering with computers and other electronics. Otherwise you'll find me relaxing to good music or volunteering at local charities.
BENSON WU
INTERMEDIATE ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN & INNOVATION GURU
Architecture is constantly evolving and it's this dynamic nature that drives my passion. The challenge of transforming innovative ideas into practical, impactful designs excites me. I'm committed to continuous learning, always looking for new technologies and techniques to elevate LAD's work. For me, the balance between creativity and technical precision is what makes architecture inspiring!
Beyond the drafting table, you'll find me perfecting my golf swing or shooting basketball hoops with friends.