As one among Studio Pacific’s founding companions, Evžen Novák helped formed the route of the follow since its institution in 1992. The follow says Novák has led the supply of great industrial, civic and cultural tasks throughout Aotearoa over greater than three a long time, with a robust deal with sustainable design and mass timber building.
Novák portfolio contains the He Tohu Exhibition in Wellington, Aratoi Museum in Masterton and several other tasks for the Museum of Transport and Know-how (MOTAT) in Auckland. He additionally led the design of the Nelson Airport Terminal, recognised for its expressive timber construction and environmental efficiency, alongside a number of tasks for Massey College’s Palmerston North Campus. Current work contains Air New Zealand’s Hangar 4 – an progressive 98-metre span timber construction – and a brand new terminal for Palmerston North Airport.
Alongside his design work, Novák has performed a key function in shaping Studio Pacific’s strategic route. He was appointed managing director in 2020, main the follow by a interval of development and transition. His tenure helped strengthen Studio Pacific’s governance and inner tradition, embedding sustainability throughout the enterprise.
In 2023, Novák stepped down as managing director to deal with environmental initiatives throughout the studio. The next 12 months, his skilled achievements have been recognised with Fellowship of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects. His current departure from the Board marks the subsequent step within the follow’s governance improvement.
Board Chair Dr Helen Anderson stated: “Evžen has introduced the identical readability and care to governance that he has proven all through his architectural profession. His management has strengthened the Board and supported the long-term resilience of the follow. We thank him for his excellent contribution.”
Novák will proceed in a management function throughout the follow, specializing in sustainability and environmentally accountable design.
Marc Woodbury brings over 25 years of expertise as a registered architect to his appointment as govt director. He joined Studio Pacific in 1999 and at the moment leads the follow’s Industrial Structure crew.
Woodbury’s portfolio contains a few of Aotearoa’s most recognised industrial developments, together with the nation’s first NZGBC 5-Star Inexperienced Star workplace constructing and the award- profitable 20 Customhouse Quay. He’s additionally a longstanding advocate for mentoring {and professional} improvement, supporting rising architects each throughout the follow and thru his work as a New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) assessor.
Woodbury was named a Fellow of Te Kāhui Whaihanga in 2023, acknowledging his contribution to the occupation.
Woodbury says he’s “honoured to affix the Board on this capability and to proceed contributing to Studio Pacific’s route. I stay up for supporting the crew and the follow by the subsequent chapter of its evolution.”
Dr Helen Anderson additionally welcomed his appointment, including: “Marc’s deep information of the follow, mixed along with his management and governance expertise, can be invaluable as we proceed to strengthen our Board and look to the future.”
Marc Woodbury’s appointment alerts a continued dedication to sturdy management, sustainable design and considerate governance. His expertise will assist information the follow ahead, constructing on the muse laid by Novák and the broader management crew.
