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
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.
16/03/2026
East/ West views of our Waikanae Beach House project.
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"We are both totally delighted with the house they designed for us and every time we walk into it, we feel a sense of joy and delight in what has been created. I cannot think of nicer people to deal with than Tim and Ana and they made the whole experience of building so much easier than we had imagined." Brian and Sarah
04/03/2026
Aerial view of out Island Bay Hill House.
This project is designed as an infill house to allow for multiple generations of family to live in close proximity. The project required designing a cost effective, compact, efficient home on a steep slope without compromising the stability of the house above or the slope below.
24/02/2026
Designing for Wellington’s steep hill suburbs demands a creative approach to densification. This residential infill project responds with a low-slung, efficient design that respects both its neighbours and the site’s integrity. The home is simple, respectful, and peaceful. By balancing privacy with proximity, the architecture enables multigenerational living on a single Wellington site, proving that thoughtful, compact design can successfully increase suburban density while keeping families together.
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19/02/2026
Can't beat a nice place to sit in the sun! Great photo of our Mt Vic Villa Restoration project by
16/02/2026
Three different views from the kitchen sink at our Thorndon Light Catcher project.
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10/02/2026
WIP image for our Wanaka Infill House project.
The design prioritises quality of space over quantity, delivering a home that's intimate yet generous enough to welcome visiting family and friends.
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04/02/2026
WIP image of the living room at our Wanaka Infill House project.
A new home designed to optimise views, light, and privacy on a tight suburban site in Wanaka, creating a intergeneration sanctuary for family to come together.
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26/01/2026
A relaxed durable beach house designed to bring family and friends together, opening seamlessly to the surrounding ocean and river landscapes.