Julie is an architect, urbanist and Distinguished Fellow of the NZIA. She co-founded Mitchell and Stout Architects with the late David Mitchell in 1989 and chairs Urban Auckland, advocating for better urban outcomes in Tāmaki Makaurau. In 2021, she received the NZIA Gold Medal for her contribution to architecture and urbanism.
Richard founded RTA Studio in 1999, establishing a practice grounded in the people, landscapes and culture of Aotearoa, with environmental design at its core. RTA Studio has received more than 100 NZIA awards and numerous international accolades. In 2026, Richard received the NZIA Gold Medal.
The talks take place in the auditorium of Fisher & Paykel Appliances’ new global headquarters in Penrose, one of New Zealand’s largest mass-timber buildings. Designed by RTA Studio under Richard’s direction and opened this year, the building places one of the evening’s speakers within his own architectural context.
Architects, not Architecture Auckland takes place on Thursday 15 October 2026 at Fisher & Paykel Appliances’ global headquarters in Penrose, Auckland. The event is presented with the support of Fisher & Paykel and Autex.
Tickets are available to purchase at architectsnotarchitecture.com
