APG Architects | Meet our team

Ces Scott

Director

Ces is a founding director of APG Architects and has built extensive expertise across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, government, education, healthcare, and hospitality. His ability to integrate knowledge from these fields allows him to deliver innovative, tailored solutions that meet each client's unique needs.

As a highly skilled professional in multidisciplinary environments, Ces frequently assumes the role of lead consultant, expertly coordinating the needs of user groups, stakeholders, and project teams. His collaborative approach ensures seamless communication, efficient problem-solving, and the successful execution of complex projects.

Committed to excellence, Ces is known for delivering high-quality, functional, and practical designs that not only meet but exceed client expectations. His dedication to precision, innovation, and strategic planning has earned him a reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.

Keirin Hoad

Director

Keirin is a registered architect who has extensive experience working on both regional and international projects across the medical, resort, and hotel industries. He has played a key role in the planning and delivery of complex healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized medical centers, ensuring that designs align with industry standards, patient needs, and operational efficiency. His deep understanding of healthcare environments allows him to create spaces that enhance functionality, patient care, and overall user experience.

Specializing in master planning, stakeholder briefing, design development, and documentation management, Keirin has successfully led multidisciplinary teams from concept through to detailed design, site observation, and contract administration.

With a strong focus on the commercial, education, government, and hospitality sectors, as well as medical and healthcare projects, Keirin brings a strategic and collaborative approach to every project. His expertise in coordinating joint design and documentation teams ensures seamless project execution, while his proficiency in contract formulation and administration guarantees efficient and effective project delivery.

Andrew McNally

Director

Andrew is a Registered Architect and a founding director of APG Architects, bringing extensive experience across multiple sectors. Over the course of his career, he has led projects from initial client briefing through to project handover, ensuring high-quality outcomes that align with client visions and industry standards.

With a strong competency in multidisciplinary environments, Andrew frequently takes on the role of lead consultant, effectively managing the coordination between user groups, stakeholders, and project teams. His strategic approach to project delivery ensures seamless communication, efficiency, and successful execution across a diverse range of developments.

Andrew’s expertise and commitment to excellence have been recognized within the industry, earning him award recognition from the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA), Property Council New Zealand, and Master Builders. His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on functionality, innovation, and design excellence.

Nicola Lucas

Project Manager

Nat Dip (Arch.)

Nicola is a Project Manager at APG Architects with experience in a large cross section of sectors. Nicola has substantial expertise in designing, developing and implementing fitouts for builds ranging from small office spaces to large commercial facilities.

Nicola brings specialist project coordination management, and is responsible for the overall delivery of architectural documentation. Nicola works cohesively with the project directors, varying consultants and client stakeholders.

During construction, Nicola undertakes the site contract administration, observation and defect inspection stages. Having worked with a main commercial contractor, Nicola understands their requirements, and receives a high level of respect from them.

Sandra Torres del Castillo

Architect (Peru Registered)

BArch (Peru)

Sandra, originally from Peru, has a diverse architectural background spanning educational facilities, operating theatres, and commercial developments. Her architectural thesis, developed over three years, explored flexible spaces for the arts, innovative library typologies, and the integration of public spaces—establishing a strong foundation for her adaptive and community-focused design approach.

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating dynamic, user-centered environments, Sandra has been instrumental in designing and delivering award-winning fit-outs. She excels in architectural documentation, ensuring that each project is executed with precision and clarity.

Sandra brings specialist expertise across all stages of the design process, from concept development and detailed design to interior design and project coordination. Her ability to balance creativity with functionality allows her to deliver spaces that are both aesthetically compelling and highly adaptable to evolving user needs.

Thomas Brock

Architectural Technician

Nat Dip (Arch.Tech.)

Thomas is a skilled technician and BIM guru, having produced detailed documentation for a number of commercial projects including warehouses, car sales yards as well as education, health and residential projects.

With a robust knowledge across varying construction methodologies, NZ Standards, and the NZ Building Code, Thomas is a fastidious technician who brings a high level of detailing and logical methods to the varied projects he is involved in.

Complimenting his documentation skills, Thomas' role extends to coordinating and reviewing consultants various documents, to provide a seamless connection between all parties work before the documentation is issued for construction.

Lydia Yan

Architectural Technician

Nat Dip (Arch.Tech.)

Lydia brings strong expertise in architectural documentation, detailing, and construction methodology, developed through her experience on a range of residential and commercial projects.

Known for her attention to detail and collaborative approach, she plays a key role in APG’s design delivery.

Lydia’s responsibilities include coordinating Revit models with external consultants, managing BIM workflows, and resolving model clashes to ensure smooth integration and efficient project outcomes.

Camila Renault

Architect (Brazil Registered)

Camila is a registered architect and urban designer in her native Brazil.

With more than twenty years of experience both as a designer and as design manager (consultant and client side), and large scale experience in all phase of design, procurement and site observation. Camila is experienced with design and contract management for education and healthcare fit outs and refurbishments and design of multi-unit residential developments in New Zealand.

Design management of master plans, urban design and environmental and resource consent approvals of planned communities (Brazil)

Design of institutional buildings (Brazil)

Interior design and contract management of renovation of private dwellings(Brazil).

She is also an artist and has a passion and flair for everything that involves creativity.

Maddie Payne

Architectural Technician

Retha Olivier

MArch, BArch

The Team

Ces Scott

Keirin Hoad

Andrew McNally

Nicola Lucas

Sandra Torres del Castillo

Thomas Brock

Lydia Yan

Camila Renault

Maddie Payne

Retha Olivier