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Felicity Wallace has made a significant and enduring contribution to architecture in Aotearoa through her practice, teaching, leadership, and advocacy.

Since establishing her own practice in 1989, she has produced thoughtful and influential work distinguished by clarity, innovation, and a strong commitment to housing and urban design. Her Livingstone Street Townhouses, which won Home of the Year in 1997, remain a landmark project in New Zealand residential architecture.

Alongside practice, Felicity has shaped generations of emerging architects through teaching roles at the University of Auckland, Unitec, and Victoria University of Wellington.

A committed advocate for women in the profession, she is an active member of Architecture + Women.

Up to June 2026, she was the Western Branch Director for the NZIA Board.