Introduction

We’ve led projects ranging from masterplans and hospitals to school campuses, remediation work, car showrooms, and award-winning heritage buildings.

Our flexible structure allows us to stay responsive and personal while confidently delivering at scale. No matter the project, we bring the right people together to get the job done well.

Practice Leads

Craig Pauling

NZRAB Registered Architect

M.Arch – UNTIEC, Auckland


Craig is the director and second generation of a long-standing architectural practice based in West Auckland. A registered architect with over 15 years of experience in both architecture and project management, he is known for his clear communication, practical thinking, and no-fuss approach.

Craig is quick to understand what a project needs and how to make it happen. With a strong grasp of council processes, construction systems, and project requirements, he’s skilled at navigating complex challenges and bringing the right people together to deliver great outcomes. Trusted across the industry for being reliable, solutions-focused, and genuinely easy to work with, Craig keeps projects moving — and gets things done without the fluff.

Always mid-conversation, mid-project, and mid-coffee, Craig thrives on the pace and wouldn’t have it any other way.

Carla Blitvich

NZRAB Registered Architect

ABWA Registered Architect (Western Austrlia)

M.Arch – University of Western Australia

Carla is a NZRAB and WA-registered architect with over 12 years of experience delivering projects across the community, commercial, multi-residential, education, and retail sectors. She has led and contributed to a diverse range of developments in both Australia and New Zealand, from masterplanning through to construction, with a strong emphasis on design quality and project delivery. Carla holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Western Australia and brings strong leadership in design, documentation, and contract administration. She now lives in West Auckland with her family and is known for her collaborative style, calm under pressure — and always having the best snacks on site.

Who We Work With

Our wider team includes experienced consultants we regularly collaborate with to ensure every aspect of a project is covered.

This includes:

  • Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers

  • Fire & Geotechnical Engineers

  • Quantity & Building Surveyors

  • Town Planners & Land Surveyors

  • Interior & Landscape Architects

  • Arborists and other specialists as needed


Community

At FORMA, we believe good design supports community — and so do we.

We’re proud to support organisations and initiatives that make a difference in our communities. FORMA currently sponsors:



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