Our Designers | Hilton Miller Architects | Queenstown, Wanaka, Central Otago, NZ

HILTON MILLER

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Hilton is a New Zealand Registered Architect and member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects.

Over the last 25 years of practice, he has developed a reputation for award winning, high quality and bespoke architecture over varying disciplines, amassing experience in residential, commercial, hospitality, interior and sustainable design. He started his career as a technician/ model-maker and developed a thorough knowledge of all aspects of architecture, with a particular speciality in Residential Design.

Hilton enjoys complex problem solving and the artistic opportunities created by challenging sites and diverse clients. His broad construction knowledge mixed with a calm demeanour, creates trustworthy and strong working relationships.

Design and Client focused, Hilton is not afraid to think laterally. He will always strive for exceptional design outcomes that compliments the surrounding environment, whether Rural or Urban.

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KATRINA PRESTON

Katrina graduated from the Design and Arts College of New Zealand with a Diploma in Architectural Design in 2003. Specialising in visualisation, presentations and graphic design.

She has worked for top New Zealand architectural practices in Christchurch and Queenstown with varying roles fostering a broad range of skills.

Katrina's passion for design excellence shows through in her clarity of thought process and willingness to go the extra step to ensure the best possible outcome.

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ZEE DAWG

Head of the greeting committee

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"ARCHITECTURE IS MORE THAN STYLE, IT'S ABOUT CREATING AN EXPERIENCE FOR OUR CLIENTS"

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Our differences

Personalised Attention
You work directly with Hilton and Kat, ensuring a high level of personalised attention and commitment to your project. We’ve grown into a trusted architecture firm in Queenstown, known for our thoughtful, site-sensitive work across residential and commercial sectors.

Collaboration
We prioritise listening to clients and developing designs that are bespoke to their specific requirements. Every custom home design is a tailored response to your lifestyle, the land, and your vision.

Bespoke and Contextual Design
We emphasise creating unique, site-sensitive designs that respects our environment and culture. As a residential architect in Queenstown, our firm has the expertise to create custom home designs that enhance the region's most stunning sites and align perfectly with our clients' needs

Space and Experience
Great architecture is more than physical presence. Every project is an opportunity to deliver not just buildings, but meaningful experiences — from luxury homes across NZ to finely detailed custom home designs.

Strong Client Relationships
We prioritise building strong, trusting, long term relationships with our clients. We are a passionate team of Queenstown architects committed to crafting spaces that respond to both people and place

Commitment to Excellence
We are dedicated to achieving exceptional design outcomes and going the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction. Our dedication extends to environmentally sustainable design, which we integrate into our design and construction practices to secure the best possible future outcomes.