APURVA PATHAK
Pokeno,WKO
Summary
Accomplished Managing Principal/Senior Architect with 31 years of experience leading strategic design and project delivery in New Zealand, India, and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, UAE). Specializes in hospitality, high-rise residential, retail, mixed-use, and urban development projects exceeding USD 300M. Skilled in design management, stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Founder of a successful New Zealand-based studio completing 140+ residential units since 2021.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director
Ghostpepperstudio
02.2021 - Current
- 25+ projects | 140+ housing units | NZD 45M+ (USD 27M)
- Founded and scaled a boutique design studio delivering market-responsive housing solutions.
- Directed all phases of architectural delivery from site feasibility to council approvals and construction.
- Integrated BIM workflows to streamline design, documentation, and construction processes.
- Delivered every project within scope, schedule, and budget, exceeding client satisfaction metrics.
Building Review Officer
Waikato District Council
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Reviewed building consent applications for compliance with NZBC and local regulations.
- Assessed multi-residential submissions and liaised with designers, engineers, and contractors.
Design Manager
Dominion Constructors
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Pullman Hotel, Auckland Airport | NZD 200M (USD 120M)
- Managed the design lifecycle for a 315-key luxury hotel aligned with Auckland Airport’s masterplan.
- Coordinated international stakeholders and ensured alignment with Pullman brand guidelines.
- Drove seismic compliance and documentation standards per New Zealand building codes.
Associate
Ignite Architects
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Star Mountain Plaza, Papua New Guinea | NZD 300M (USD 180M)
- Directed multidisciplinary design teams delivering hospitality and event infrastructure for APEC 2018.
- Led international coordination, value engineering, and phased delivery within stringent timelines.
Project Director
Arab Engineering Bureau
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Burj Al Fardan | USD 170M
- Spearheaded all pre-contract phases of a high-rise mixed-use tower project.
- Managed client expectations, design approvals, consultant deliverables, and local authority clearances.
Head: Design & Project Management
Synergy PDS Ltd
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Vision City Phase 1 | USD 150M
- Oversaw the design and scheduling of 504 luxury residences including procurement and sustainability integration.
- Directed team coordination and ensured compliance with global design and construction standards.
Design Director
Meinhardt
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Jeddah Urban Revitalization Plan | 133 Hectares
- Led the urban design for four strategic zones, coordinating engineering and planning inputs.
- Engaged with JDURC and government entities for approvals and phased implementation.
Associate
MSCEB
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Bahrain City Centre | USD 350M – Retail, hotel, water park.
- Riffa Views | USD 300M – 900 luxury villas with golf course integration.
- Raffles City & AYA Towers – High-rise towers designed with Aedas and Rafael Viñoly Architects.
- Led Revit implementation for coordination, design integrity, and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT University)
01.1993
Skills
- Software: Revit (Advanced), AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, MS Projects
- Regulations: IBC, NZBC, OCS, GCC Standards
- Project Tools: BIM Management, Clash Detection, Document Control, Feasibility Reporting
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Project management and coordination
- Team management
- Staff management
- Employee development
- Change management
Accomplishments
- Founded Ghostpaeperstudio as a unique architectural studio in New Zealand with BIM teams located offshore and delivered more than 25+ projects for more than 5 years since 2020
- Managed and supervised the construction monitoring of Star Mountain Plaza in Papua New Guinea from New Zealand by regular visits and managing a team of five people in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea
- Streamlined the fee cashflow of the Star Mountain plaza for Ignite by collaborating with Project Managers and meeting project deadlines and expectations
Certification
- Registered Architect (NZRAB #5825) – Mutual recognition with RIBA (UK), NCARB (US), AACA (AUS)
- Registered Architect (Council of Architecture, India) | COEPP Bahrain
- LEED Green Associate
Languages & Personal Information
Languages: English (Fluent), Arabic (Learning)
Nationality: Indian | Residency: Permanent Resident, New Zealand
Marital Status: Married | Date of Birth: Aug 20, 1969
Work Availability
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Timeline
Building Review Officer
Waikato District Council
04.2023 - 07.2024
Director
Ghostpepperstudio
02.2021 - Current
Design Manager
Dominion Constructors
07.2019 - 06.2020
Associate
Ignite Architects
04.2016 - 11.2018
Project Director
Arab Engineering Bureau
05.2014 - 02.2016
Head: Design & Project Management
Synergy PDS Ltd
07.2012 - 12.2013
Design Director
Meinhardt
08.2010 - 07.2012
Associate
MSCEB
01.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Architecture -
Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT University)
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