How popular isStevens Lawson?
In September 2026, people searched for Stevens Lawson by name about 400 times in New Zealand, a 17.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 5.1% of all New Zealand architecture firm searches, placing Stevens Lawson seventh out of nine firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about architecture firms, Stevens Lawson appeared in one of the four answers and was the sixth most recommended of the nine.
Stevens Lawson is the seventh most searched of 9 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
Warren and MahoneyShare of searches 32.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Fearon HayShare of searches 13.1%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
JasmaxShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ArchitectusShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Stevens LawsonShare of searches 5.1%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top architecture firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Stevens Lawson was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Stevens Lawson is the sixth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Warren and Mahoney3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Jasmax3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Cheshire Architects3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Fearon Hay2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Architectus2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Studio Pacific Architecture2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Stevens Lawson1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Athfield Architects0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Woods Bagot0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which architecture firm should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best architecture firms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best architecture firm in New Zealand for a building project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“architects auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“architecture firms nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which architecture firms compete with Stevens Lawson?
Share of searches by month for Warren and Mahoney, Fearon Hay, Jasmax, Architectus, Cheshire Architects, Athfield Architects, Stevens Lawson, Studio Pacific Architecture, Woods Bagot. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Warren and Mahoney | Fearon Hay | Jasmax | Architectus | Cheshire Architects | Athfield Architects | Stevens Lawson | Studio Pacific Architecture | Woods Bagot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.2% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.8% | 17.6% | 13.1% | 10% | 10% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 38% | 15.9% | 11% | 8.6% | 10.3% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 9.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.5% | 10.3% | 12.5% | 9.4% | 16.8% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 5% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.7% | 12.4% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 5% | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.7% | 15.2% | 10.9% | 8.2% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 35.8% | 12.8% | 13.5% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.7% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 4.8% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.6% | 15% | 12.2% | 11% | 11% | 6% | 3.5% | 6% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.9% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.9% | 2.6K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.1% | 1K | -13.3% | -1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.3% | 970 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.3% | 890 | +1.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.1% | 880 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.1% | 480 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 5.1% | 400 | +42.9% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 4.9% | 390 | -18.8% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 3.3% | 260 | +23.8% | +0.7 points |
32.9%
Held 1st. 2.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
13.1%
Held 2nd. 1K estimated branded searches, -13.3% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
3.
Jasmax12.3%
Held 3rd. 970 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.3%
Held 4th. 890 estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
11.1%
Held 5th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.1%
Held 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.1%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 400 estimated branded searches, +42.9% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
Moved from 7th to 8th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
3.3%
Held 9th. 260 estimated branded searches, +23.8% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
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How has branded search demand for Stevens Lawson changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Stevens Lawson in New Zealand rose from 340 to 400.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stevens Lawson’s share of searches among architecture firms in New Zealand increased from 4.5% to 5.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stevens Lawson’s share of searches among architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 5.1% in September 2026 and was lowest at 3.1% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand architecture firms in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Stevens Lawson overtook Studio Pacific Architecture to rank 7th among architecture firms in New Zealand, with 5.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, Woods Bagot gained share of searches among architecture firms in New Zealand, from 2.6% to 3.3%.

In September 2026, Fearon Hay lost share of searches among architecture firms in New Zealand, from 15% to 13.1%.

In September 2026, Studio Pacific Architecture lost share of searches among architecture firms in New Zealand, from 6% to 4.9%.

Jasmax’s share of searches among architecture firms in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 9.8% to 12.3% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Architectus in New Zealand rose 21.9% over 12 measured months, from 730 to 890 in September 2026.
How are Stevens Lawson’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Stevens Lawson’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- stevens lawson
- stevens lawson architects
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