Tony Fitzpatrick

Architectural

From his earliest memories, Tony has always dreamed of being an architect and despite being unsuccessful in his attempts to gain entry to Victoria University School of Architecture, has pursued this dream relentlessly since 1993. As the son of a builder, and with a few years as a trainee quantity surveyor after leaving school, he has a good knowledge of construction methods, which is vital to bring an idea to life.

Tony is also a director of Little Footsteps Early Childhood Centre, a business jointly owned with his wife Angela, and is currently chairman of the Awatere Early Learning Centre Inc,  who are in the process of establishing a new pre-school education centre in Seddon, Marlborough. Tony has been involved heavily with cricket both as a player and administrator over the past 20 years, being president of the Celtic Cricket Club from 1993 - 2000 and then chairman of the Marlborough Cricket Association from 2000 - 2006.   When not busy working or cricketing he can be found on his lifestyle block at Blind River, tending to his growing herd of cattle, sheep and horses.

A couple of winters spent working in a traditional village in the Japanese Alps has had a major influence on Tony's architectural design work, with his preference for buildings with clean, simple lines.   Major projects Tony has been involved in are the design of Raupo Cafe and Bamboo Garden Restaurant, both in Blenheim, along with numerous houses and other commercial projects.

Tony is passionate about the lifestyle Marlborough has to offer and is committed to the development of the region in a sustainable and responsible manner.