ASC Architects vs RTA Studio:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ASC Architects had more branded searches than RTA Studio among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand. ASC Architects had about 720 branded searches, while RTA Studio had 390. ASC Architects made up 20.6% of all Auckland architecture firm searches we track, and RTA Studio accounted for 11.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland architecture firms, RTA Studio appeared in two of the three answers and ASC Architects in none.
Who do people search for more?
ASC Architects, about 85% more searches than RTA Studio
Who does AI mention more?
RTA Studio, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, ASC Architects in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
RTA Studio, the only one of the two named
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Top Auckland architecture firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, RTA Studio was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. ASC Architects did not appear in any of the three answers.
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.
Fearon Hay3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Warren and Mahoney2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Jasmax2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- RTA Studio2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- ASC Architects0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Apex Architecture0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Mako Architecture0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
BDG Architects0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which architecture firm should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best architecture firms in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best architecture firm in Auckland, New Zealand for new building design?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland architecture firms”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“architects auckland nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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.
Is ASC Architects or RTA Studio more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ASC Architects and RTA Studio by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Auckland architecture firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for ASC Architects, RTA Studio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ASC Architects | Warren and Mahoney | Fearon Hay | Jasmax | RTA Studio | Apex Architecture | Mako Architecture | BDG Architects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 15.2% | 22.7% | 17.8% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 8.3% | 5.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.5% | 16.8% | 19.8% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 4% | 6.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 16.7% | 25% | 20.8% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 19% | 23.2% | 19.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 17.3% | 21.1% | 17.6% | 17.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 5% | 6.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 15% | 22.3% | 17.5% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 18.3% | 22.3% | 22.9% | 14.9% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| May 2026 | 15.9% | 23.8% | 20% | 19.5% | 8.6% | 3% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 18.8% | 23% | 19.4% | 12.6% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 5.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 19.5% | 27% | 17.6% | 15.9% | 8.6% | 3% | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 14.3% | 21.3% | 22% | 17.4% | 11.6% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 20.6% | 20.6% | 19.7% | 16.9% | 11.1% | 4% | 4% | 3.1% |
How has the ASC Architects and RTA Studio comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ASC Architects was ahead of RTA Studio in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ASC Architects’ share of searches among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand moved from 15.2% to 20.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RTA Studio’s share of searches among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand moved from 12.4% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 390.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland architecture firms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, ASC Architects overtook Fearon Hay and 2 others to become the leader among Auckland architecture firms in New Zealand, with 20.6% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for RTA Studio in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 390 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ASC Architects’ and RTA Studio’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
ASC Architects
1 branded search term
- asc architects
RTA Studio
1 branded search term
- rta studio
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