Laura Cooke

Associate Principal Laura Cooke has over 12 years’ experience working across a variety of typologies including transport, commercial, healthcare and education sectors. Having worked on large-scale projects in the United Kingdom, China and New Zealand, Laura brings a wealth of international knowledge to her local projects.

With proven experience and skill working on multifaceted projects with an emphasis on outcomes for public good, Laura’s unique skillset sees her working at the juncture between architecture and urban design, allowing her to enhance the wide-reaching positive effects this can have on shaping our cities.

Laura was the Design Lead on the station and stop design for the $1bn Auckland Light Rail Transit concept, a powerful project that aims to create a catalyst for unlocking new transport connections within Auckland. She was also Project Architect for the Auckland Tennis Arena and led the architecture and urban design response on Auckland’s Ferry Basin Masterplan.

Laura first joined Jasmax in 2013, leaving after four years to gain further overseas experience. Working for HASSELL in London, she designed and delivered the Adam Smith Business School for the University of Glasgow. 

Now based in our Wellington Studio, Laura is leading the design and delivery of One Whitmore Street.