Our Values

Do no harm

We seek to leave a positive legacy minimising our impact on the environment through ethical and regenerative choices.

Wellbeing

Our work values the importance of everyday moments from the sensory to the intangible.

Understated beauty

We favour simple, honest, and raw design expressions, with sparks of non-conformism and sensory richness - never compromising on quality.

Connection

Our designs celebrate context, drawing on the power of place and materials to create meaningful relationships between people and the land.

Sustainable innovation

From traditional wisdom to new technologies we explore ways to enhance the experience of space.

Led by registered architects Magdalena Garbarczyk and Mathew Hay, Fineline is a Nelson-based architecture practice working across Aotearoa. We design with passion and rigour to create spaces that are beautiful, meaningful, healthy, and light on their environment.