Studio H Architecture

29/09/2026

Yomi Ponsonby 🤎

A small footprint, carefully considered. Custom fabric, a mapped-out toppings bar and a refined material palette come together with considered spatial planning to keep both front and back of house flowing seamlessly.

Making every part of the space work hard, without feeling like it has to.

15/09/2026

We were lucky enough to spend the weekend staying in a home we designed, alongside Gardo Group, and there was something pretty special about waking up in the spaces we’d spent so long imagining on paper.

Morning light, quiet moments, views framed exactly as intended, and the little details you only really notice when you slow down and live in a space.

A rare opportunity to experience our own work from the other side, and a pretty lovely reminder of why we do what we do.

Gardo Group - Design & Build

25/07/2026

Last night at the ADNZ Awards, Studio H was lucky enough to come home with three awards.

One for our Ōmokoroa house, a special project brilliantly built by my husband Chris, and two for Yomi – a huge team effort between Studio H and Yomi.

As I said on stage, those Yomi awards really belong to Caitlin O'Brien. She has poured so much into Yomi, and I’m so proud to see her hard work recognised!

The awards were amazing, but one of my favourite parts of the night was hearing people say how nice it was to see a woman on stage. I honestly hadn’t even realised I was the only female recipient. Of course it made me think about the talented women working across architecture and construction, and I hope it’s something we continue to see more of!

Builder – Ōmokoroa: Gardo Group - Design & Build
Builder – Yomi: Karma Construction
Photography: Amanda Aitken

13/06/2026

09/06/2026

Some details are considered from the very beginning.

First dreamed up while the foundations were being constructed, this corten water feature was always intended to be part of the arrival experience. Handcrafted by the client and fed by a nearby rain chain, it sits quietly amongst river stones, ferns and timber, bringing movement, sound and a sense of calm to the entry.

It’s these small, thoughtful moments that help turn a house into a home.

01/04/2026

Our Omokoroa home is featured in the latest issue of
UNO Magazine NZ

A project close to home - both in proximity and in process.
Designed by Studio H and built by Gardo Group, for clients we connected with deeply... so much so, we now live next door.

A special one, shaped by trust, collaboration and a shared way of living.

Read the full story via the link in our bio.

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DesignInspo

13/03/2026

Yomi at dusk 🍨

A small shopfront reimagined as a soft threshold between street and ritual. Arched glazing frames the interior like a series of gentle scoops - curves that echo the Froyo itself.

From the footpath, you’re drawn in by the curved planter, guiding you toward the rear wall. Timber, warm light, terrazzo textures. A central toppings bar that becomes the stage.

Playful in concept, restrained in ex*****on - designed to feel as good at 8am as it does in the evening.

13/03/2026

Designed as a contemporary dessert destination, Yomi welcomes early mornings, hot summer days, and slow evenings alike - from açai breakfasts to intimate date-night treats.

The once open plan has been re-composed into smaller, more intimate zones using custom bench seating, layered lighting, and subtle dividers that will continue to soften as planting grows.

Material choices were intentionally limited. Travertine defines the toppings bar and curved feature walls, while timber introduces warmth and balance. Custom travertine light fittings add a quiet, sculptural presence, dimmable at night to transform the atmosphere after dark..

The process was hands-on and collaborative from the very start, with late nights on site refining details - including hand-grouting the travertine tiles with a piping bag to achieve the exact finish we were after.

Defined not by spectacle, but by care. A place to return to, again and again.

13/03/2026

What began as a request from Hannah’s bestie quickly became a space shaped by care, collaboration and everyday ritual.

Designed as a contemporary dessert destination, Yomi welcomes early mornings, hot summer days, and slow evenings alike - from açai breakfasts to intimate date-night treats.

The once open plan has been re-composed into smaller, more intimate zones using custom bench seating, layered lighting, and subtle dividers that will continue to soften as planting grows.

Material choices were intentionally limited. Travertine defines the toppings bar and curved feature walls, while timber introduces warmth and balance. Custom travertine light fittings add a quiet, sculptural presence, dimmable at night to transform the atmosphere after dark..

The process was hands-on and collaborative from the very start, with late nights on site refining details - including hand-grouting the travertine tiles with a piping bag to achieve the exact finish we were after.

Defined not by spectacle, but by care. A place to return to, again and again.

29/12/2025

We’re hiring! One of the gals is off on Maternity leave and we’re going to be lost without her. With a busy 2026 ahead this could very likely become a more permanent position upon her return!

Flick us a DM or email Hannah to catch up for a casual coffee and no scary interview process!