“darkness is to space what silence is to sound”
Marshall McLuhan.
fifth : season design is passionate about architectural lighting, photography and design.
Established in 2011 fifth : season design has a growing team of experts who all bring a wide range of skills to the company.
fifth : season design has experience in completing projects globally in countries including Dubai, Qatar, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Spain, India, Mauritius, Nepal and in their home base, New Zealand.
Who are we?
Venky : Design Curator / Managing Director
With a wealth of international experience in lighting design and installation Venky directs the business and gives a unique look and feel to every project. Venky consistently creates outstanding lighting solutions that are also energy efficient using the very latest LED technology.
Tori : Design Associate
With a Bachelor of Material Science, a MBA, and a Diploma in Interior Design, Tori has extensive expertise and experience in engineering and financial management both in the corporate world and project design. This unique blend of skills gives Tori highly effective skills to manage projects as a creative designer.
Brian : Business Associate - Auckland
A recent graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours, Brian comes with multi-disciplinary work experience, not only in the engineering sector but in sales, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. He brings many skills: both technical and non-technical as well as excellent communication skills.
Priya : CAD Designer
Priya graduated as a mechanical engineer in 1995 and since then has been working in many Engineering industries. She has been with fifth : season design since its inception and has worked on varied projects in the role of CAD designer.
Nash : Lighting Designer
Nash specialises in environmentally conscious lighting design. He has worked on large scale projects integrating spatial elements with architectural features for a wide range of clients. With an exceptional eye for detail, Nash brings a great range of talents to the team at fifth : season design.
Frank : Lighting Designer
Frank brings many years of experience in the lighting industry and provides expertise for the rigorous consenting processes our projects go through to gain consent and compliance. His knowledge ensures that our projects always tick all the right boxes.
Kathy : Graphic Designer
A graphic artist with over 20 years in the design industry. Kathy brings creative expertise in all aspects of graphic, brand and web design. Each project is a collaboration between client and designer bringing together visual excellence and industry knowledge.
Chris : Finance and Administration
Living in Palmerston North for the past 20 years, with a bachelor of Applied Management and majoring in accountancy Chris works his magic in the finance, administration and social roles of the company as he is also very involved in community services through the Rotary club.