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Emma Brown Design

We specialise in residential & commercial project management and architectural & interior design.

03/11/2026

We get asked a lot what makes us different, so here it is in five slides.

We’re a small studio in Palmerston North that looks after the whole project: the architecture, the interiors and the build. It means you’re dealing with the same people from the first sketch to the last cushion, and nothing gets lost along the way.

Between us we’ve got over 70 years of experience, and we still love the details as much as the big picture.

If any of this sounds like what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

02/11/2026

Launching into a BIG project down in Waikanae this week. Keep your eyes peeled for all the updates!

02/11/2026

A small icon can carry a big idea.

For Awhi, we created a child-shaped mark with a bold scribble forming the head and body: a playful expression of the individuality and energy of a neurodivergent mind. It gives Awhi a friendly, recognisable symbol that can stand on its own across different touchpoints.

When branding is developed alongside the design of a commercial space, the two can speak the same visual language. The identity can feel connected to the environment people move through, making the experience more cohesive from the first impression to the details within the space.

For Awhi, that connection helps bring the spirit of the project into focus: welcoming, distinctive, and made with children in mind.

01/11/2026

POV from the week that was!

30/10/2026

What a night. 🥂

We headed to the ADNZ National Awards last night with Sculpted Gathering as a finalist in two categories, and somehow came home with a National Award Winner – Resene Colour in Design.

Still feeling a little bit surreal.

There were some seriously incredible projects showcased throughout the night, and it was such a privilege to see the work happening across the country. ADNZ put on an absolutely magnificent function, and even better was getting to catch up with familiar faces, meet a heap of new ones and celebrate the industry we’re lucky enough to be part of.

And of course, a huge thank you to the EBD team who helped bring Sculpted Gathering to life. This one feels pretty special.

A national win for a project we’re incredibly proud of.

29/10/2026

A first look inside the caravan we’re creating with Butterfly Compassion Community (BCC)

BCC supports people in need, no questions asked, from providing sleeping bags for people experiencing homelessness to putting together boxes of clothing and household essentials for families.

We first approached BCC to organise a donation drive and an afternoon of charity work. They had bigger ideas for us. Over the past few months, we’ve been working together on several projects, and we can’t wait to share more.

The project we’re both especially excited about is this caravan. Once complete, it will travel to rural schools across the Manawatū, offering neurodivergent children a calming sensory space of their own.

Our design brings together nature-inspired, interchangeable elements, made with children in mind, for children. The next step is securing funding for the caravan and some of BCC’s other ideas. We can’t wait to see how this community group continues to go above and beyond for people in need.

28/10/2026

Clients that give updates *chef's kiss*

After working with a client for many years, seeing their project finally come to life is one of the greatest joys of what we do.

28/10/2026

We’re off to the ADNZ National Awards this Friday!

We’re thrilled that A Sculpted Gathering is a finalist in two categories. Looking forward to celebrating the incredible projects on show, catching up with our architectural community, and perhaps enjoying a cocktail or two. 🥂

25/10/2026

POV from the week that was 🥰

21/10/2026

It’s one of the most common decorating mistakes: choosing a rug that’s too small for the room. If you’ve picked a standard off-the-shelf size for a large lounge, it might be time to rethink it.
Here’s our designer tip: make sure the front legs of your sofa sit on the rug. The rug should anchor the space, and going bigger can make the whole room feel more pulled together.

Address

33 George Street
Palmerston North
4414

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.emmabrowndesign.co.nz/

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