People

Slate Architecture & Construction team standing on a textured background

The Slate Team

A diverse group of creators, makers, visionary’s and craftsmen. Our people are our greatest and most valued enablers – the primary driver of our ability to create brilliance. Our culture is one of performance and excellence. Performance to drive solutions forward with courage and proactivity. Excellence to exceed expectations and push the limits of creativity at every level of a project.
Dan Prestidge Managing Director
Dan Prestidge
Managing Director

As Slate’s Managing Director, Dan is responsible for the overall success and growth of Slate.

Day-to-day, Dan looks after a team of 15 and growing, architectural designers, project consultants, operational staff, managers and administrators. Leadership, strategic direction and oversight across all aspects of Slate are just a few things Dan looks after to ensure continued prosperity for Slate, and the best results for clients.

Nick Harrison Design Principal
Nick Harrison
Design Principal

Leading our architectural design team is Nick Harrison, previously design lead and owner at fortyone ARCHITECTURE.

The creative leader of Slate, Nick sets the design vision and direction of all our projects, drives design conceptualization and translates design concepts to functional and aesthetic considerations. A key aspect of Nick’s role is to ensure design intent is maintained in all construction projects.

Craig Wycherley Construction Manager
Craig Wycherley
Construction Manager

Based in our Feilding Studio, Craig oversees the day-to-day operations of Slate to ensure efficiency and productivity.

Leading our team of project managers, Craig plays a critical role in managing the operational aspects of Slate ensuring all projects are completed efficiently, safely, within budget while maintaining the highest quality standard and the utmost client satisfaction.

Leander Griffiths Senior Quantity Surveyor
Leander Griffiths
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Steering the ship from our Hawera studio, Lee oversees financial and contractual aspects of all Slate's construction projects.

From estimating costs, to tendering bids from a variety of vetted trades, to value engineering and optimising costs without compromising quality, Lee ensures all our projects are completed within budget, on-time and to the highest standard.

Luke Griffiths Pre-Construction Manager
Luke Griffiths
Pre-Construction Manager

Our super friendly and passionate Pre-Construction Manager Luke, performs a key role in the early stages of your construction project.

From planning, coordination and preparation, Luke assists with conducting site feasibility studies, working closely with our architectural and finance teams ensuring project viability and success. His local knowledge across the Horowhenua, Kapiti Coast and Manawatu regions provides real value to our clients early in their design and build project.

Beau Prestidge Pre-Construction Consultant
Beau Prestidge
Pre-Construction Consultant

Based in our Hawera Studio, Beau is responsible for pre-construction activities across the Waikato and Taranaki regions.

Beau builds and maintains relationships with potential clients and offers specialised advice to start bringing their project to life. Beau will be with you every step of the way through your new residential or light commercial project.

Finn Tate Senior Architectural Designer
Finn Tate
Senior Architectural Designer

Based in our new Tauranga Studio, Finn is one of our Senior Architectural Designers.

Finn’s primary role is to assist in developing architectural designs from conceptual sketches right to detailed plans and drawings. Finn’s creativity, technical skills and keen eye for detail helps to spark brilliance for our clients.

Sam Riddiford Technical Lead
Sam Riddiford
Technical Lead

Based in our new Tauranga Studio, Sam is our Technical Lead who oversees all the intricate aspects of our architectural projects.

From design to technical guidance and review, Sam’s primary responsibility is ensuring the technical integrity, quality and success of our residential and light commercial projects.

Stephanie Wood Interior & Selections Consultant
Stephanie Wood
Interior & Selections Consultant

Based across our New Plymouth & Hawera studios, Steph has over 12 years' experience in the home decor and building industry and is very passionate about turning a new build into a dream home for clients.

Steph assists our clients in choosing their interior finishes, fixtures, and design elements that suit their tastes and preferences, and aligns with their budget.

Stella Thomas Adminstration
Stella Thomas
Adminstration

Based in our Hawera studio, Stella is our Lead Administrator responsible for ensuring the wheels keep moving at Slate.

From accounts reconciliation, to invoicing, to greeting our clients and to general administrative duties, Stella is our admin superstar.

Heinrich Swartz Brand & Marketing Manager
Heinrich Swartz
Brand & Marketing Manager

Based in our New Plymouth Studio, Heinrich is responsible for developing marketing strategies and campaigns, growing the Slate brand, driving sales and engaging new prospects with scroll-stopping content.

Heinrich oversees the creation of Slate’s content such as project photography, social media, website, ads and brand signage amongst other things, while working with agencies to bring the Slate brand to life across digital, print, and out-of-home. Phew, no wonder he lives on Ozone Coffee.

Robert Green Client Relationship Manager
Robert Green
Client Relationship Manager

Robert (Knobby) is primarily based out of our New Plymouth studio where he maintains meaningful relationships with all of our clients.

He keeps our clients informed with regular project updates, works through any contract variations, addresses any concerns, provides remedies and is the primary liaison between our project teams, sub-trades and our clients, ensuring flawless communication and client satisfaction.

Brett Wycherley Project Manager
Brett Wycherley
Project Manager

Based in our Feilding Studio, Brett is one of our Senior Project Managers looking after projects from Hawke’s Bay, across to Manawatu and down along the Kapiti Coast.

Brett plays a key role in ensuring Slate projects are delivered successfully, meeting client requirements while adhering to quality, budget and schedule constraints.

Jo Schmidt Project Manager
Jo Schmidt
Project Manager

Based in our New Plymouth Studio, Jo looks after all our projects in Taranaki.

Jo plays a key role in ensuring Slate projects are delivered successfully, meeting client requirements while adhering to quality, budget and schedule constraints.

Jonte Walton Quantity Surveyor
Jonte Walton
Quantity Surveyor

Based in our Feilding Studio, Jonte ensures projects from Pukekohe to Paraparaumu stay on track.

From creating detailed project schedules to estimating costs and procurement of materials, Jonte plays a key part in ensuring our projects adhere to budget constraints and are finished with high quality workmanship.