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:
Forma is also affiliated with the following: