Marc Woodbury

BArch (Hons), BBSc, ANZIA, FNZIA

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Executive Director

Commercial Architecture Lead | Senior Principal

Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

marcwoodbury@studiopacific.co.nz (04) 802 5444

Marc joined Studio Pacific Architecture in 1999 and currently leads the practice’s Commercial Architecture team. With over 25 years’ experience as a Registered Architect, Marc has guided significant projects across Aotearoa, consistently demonstrating a commitment to innovative, sustainable, and resilient architecture.

Throughout his career, Marc has overseen diverse projects, including university halls, community galleries, religious facilities, and commercial buildings. Notably, he led the design of New Zealand’s first NZGBC five-star Green Star office building, the award-winning, seismically advanced 20 Customhouse Quay office building, and the innovative Brandon House development in Wellington.

Marc is a highly respected leader within Studio Pacific, dedicated to mentoring emerging talent and promoting best-practice standards. He previously served on the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) and continues as an NZRAB Assessor, supporting the registration of new architects.

In recognition of his significant professional contributions, Marc was named a Fellow of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects in 2023. In 2025, he was appointed as an Executive Director to the Studio Pacific Board, contributing strategically to the governance and future direction of the practice.

Marc is a highly respected leader within Studio Pacific, dedicated to mentoring emerging talent and promoting best-practice standards. He previously served on the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) and continues as an NZRAB Assessor, supporting the registration of new architects.

In recognition of his significant professional contributions, Marc was named a Fellow of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects in 2023. In 2025, he was appointed as an Executive Director to the Studio Pacific Board, contributing strategically to the governance and future direction of the practice.

Qualifications and affiliations

  • Bachelor of Architecture (First Class Honours), Victoria University of Wellington,1995
  • Bachelor of Building Science, Victoria University of Wellington, 1993
  • New Zealand Registered Architect
  • Member of New Zealand Institute of Architects
  • Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects
  • Board Member, Assessor and QEAP member for the New Zealand Registered Architects Board
  • Site Safe Passport Holder
  • Certified Mental Health First Aider

Expertise

  • Architecture
  • Board
  • Practice Leadership

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