Andrew Patterson (architect)


Andrew Patterson is an Auckland, New Zealand-based architect. He is the director of Patterson Associates. Born in the Waikato region, Patterson completed a Bachelor of Architecture degree at The University of Auckland in 1984 and started his own practice at age 26.
Patterson is Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. In 2017 Patterson was awarded the FNZIA's Gold Medal.
Patterson has advocated for greater use of indigenous New Zealand stories and symbols in the design of public buildings.

Projects

Patterson Associates designed the Len Lye Centre, which is part of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth. The centre opened in 2015 to show the works of influential kinetic sculpture Len Lye.
The Geyser building, in Auckland, is the recipient of New Zealand's only 6 Green Star rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council.
Patterson Associates's MaiMai House was one of 16 finalists in the "private homes" category of the 2nd annual World Architecture Festival in 2009.