Lovell O’Connell Architects Ltd (LOCA) is a New Zealand Architecture Practice with offices in Wellington and Wanaka.
Lovell O’Connell Architects Ltd was established in 2013 by principals Ana O’Connell and Tim Lovell. Both principals are registered architects and have experience in a wide range of work within the residential, commercial and educational fields of architecture. Many projects they were involved in have been the recipient of awards for architecture, including 18 NZIA awards and finalist in 2012 Home
18/08/2026
Craft art - something often lacking in modern architecture. Here are some decorative lashing prototypes Ana made this week. We have decided to develop up the yellow one, which we will install together with our creative clients who love working with thread.
23/07/2026
Located on a rear suburban site in “Old Wanaka” with neighbours in close proximity, the architecture responds carefully to its location, capturing views to northwest and across the lake to the southwest, while also maintaining privacy. A central courtyard and a carefully positioned clerestory draw natural light deep into the heart of the home.
20/07/2026
Another look at our Wānaka Infill House. Operable screens give the owners control over privacy and light throughout the day.
The brief was about quality over quantity — a home that feels intimate day-to-day, but opens up comfortably when family and friends come to stay.
03/07/2026
A little (not tiny) house we have been working on in Aro Valley, Wellington.
Being two storeys, the house area is actually larger than the site it sits on in m2.
This project is a study in fitting the most amenity onto a very tight infill section, while using borrowed volume, height and strategically place windows to ensure it is still airy and light.
26/06/2026
WIP image of a new house project in Brooklyn, Wellington.
Aiming for construction in late 26.
11/06/2026
Another WIP image of a new house in Brooklyn, Wellington.
In documentation at the moment- aiming for construction in late 26.
08/06/2026
A couple of updated WIP interior images for a new house in Brooklyn, Wellington. Looking forward to seeing this project onsite towards the end of 26.
29/03/2026
Spitaki House 2017
"Simple but cleverly planned, with outside terraces contained within the main form, this house allows the well-lived lives of the occupants to shine through." NZIA Wellington Award citation.
19/03/2026
18/03/2026
The Breaker Bay House.