Group Architects, New Zealand

The Group
  • Architectural Group
  • Group Construction Company
  • Group Architects
  • Wilson & Juriss
Formation1946
Founded atAuckland School of Architecture
Dissolved1968
LeaderBill Wilson

Group Architects, also known as the Group, and existing under the names the Architectural Group, Group Construction Company and Wilson & Juriss, were a collection of architectural students turned architects who argued for and built a distinct style of New Zealand modern architecture. The Group went through many iterations, with changing names and memberships, but its advocacy for and practice of regional modernism was consistent.

The Group's architecture was influenced by post-war modernism, traditional Māori buildings and the New Zealand lifestyle. Key aspects of their designs were whare-style, low-pitch roofs, exposed timber, open-plan interiors, indoor–outdoor living and low-cost design.