A design team built on real building experience.
CoroArchitecture brings together contemporary design with over 65 years of practical building experience.
About
We design for the site, the budget, and the build - not just for how something looks on paper. Every design is analysed for construction efficiency before it leaves our office, which means fewer surprises when the build starts and better value for our clients.
The Big Picture
Our People
Our team includes designers, builders, project managers, and a quantity surveyor. Everyone plays a hands-on role in delivering projects, so you'll always deal directly with the people making it happen.
Our Relationships
Over 15 years we have built strong working relationships with the Coromandel's best contractors, suppliers, and consultants. Those relationships mean better pricing, faster scheduling, and fewer surprises on site.
Our Community
As locals, we're proud to call the Coromandel home. Every home we design is created for the communities we know and care about, bringing a personal investment to every project.
Our Values
At CoroArchitecture, people come first. We value strong relationships, earned trust, and the communities we work in. Creating a positive environment for our team and partners allows us to do our best work and deliver better outcomes for every project.
Team Members
Justin Leach
Founder and Managing Director
Founder of Coro Group. Justin’s design and build career began over 25 years ago working on multi-million dollar residential homes in the ski resort of Aspen, Colorado. His passion was sparked and on return to New Zealand set about trade qualifications and immersion in the NZ construction industry. A strong focus on design has insured a natural progression from a builder into the world of architectural design and project management over a decade ago.
Justin Leach
Director & Founder
Hayley Leach
The founder of the Coro Architecture design team, a design LBP and qualified CAD technician. Hayley works behind the scenes to ensure that every project not only meets but exceeds the expectations of clients, blending creativity with technical expertise to bring visions to life seamlessly.
Hayley Leach
Ray Symonds
Designer/ Draftsman
With over 45 years high end residential building experience under his belt, Ray has transitioned to the role of designer/draftsman over the last 5 years with absolute ease. This life experience mixed with his desire to stay at the forefront of the forever changing building industry is almost unheard of in the design world His practical knowledge, straight-shooting, honest approach sets him apart from most.
Ray Symonds