Ministry of Architecture + Interiors vs Studio DB:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Studio DB had more branded searches than Ministry of Architecture + Interiors among Auckland commercial interior design studios in New Zealand. Studio DB had about 210 branded searches, while Ministry of Architecture + Interiors had 50. Studio DB made up 26.9% of all Auckland commercial interior design studio searches we track, and Ministry of Architecture + Interiors accounted for 6.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland commercial interior design studios, Ministry of Architecture + Interiors appeared in three of the four answers and Studio DB in one. Ministry of Architecture + Interiors was mentioned before Studio DB in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Studio DB, about 4 searches for every 1 for Ministry of Architecture + Interiors
Who does AI mention more?
Ministry of Architecture + Interiors, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Studio DB in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Ministry of Architecture + Interiors, named ahead of Studio DB in every answer
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Top Auckland commercial interior design studios in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Ministry of Architecture + Interiors was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Studio DB was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. Ministry of Architecture + Interiors was listed before Studio DB in every answer.
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.
STACK Interiors4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Ministry of Architecture + Interiors3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Studio Gascoigne3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Izzard Design2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hellospace2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Walker Group Architects2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Studio DB1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Spaceworks1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which commercial interior design studio should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best commercial interior design studios in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best commercial interior design studio in Auckland, New Zealand for an office redesign?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“commercial interior designers auckland”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland interior design studio”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Ministry of Architecture + Interiors or Studio DB more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ministry of Architecture + Interiors and Studio DB by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Auckland commercial interior design studios we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Studio DB, Ministry of Architecture + Interiors. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Studio DB | STACK Interiors | Izzard Design | Spaceworks | Hellospace | Ministry of Architecture + Interiors | Walker Group Architects | Studio Gascoigne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 26.5% | 26.5% | 14.3% | 16.3% | 3.1% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.6% | 34.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.4% | 24.6% | 13% | 14.5% | 5.8% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.7% | 27.7% | 18.1% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.3% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.8% | 31.2% | 20.8% | 12.8% | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 0.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.9% | 27.1% | 14.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 20.6% | 31.4% | 13.7% | 14.7% | 4.9% | 8.8% | 4.9% | 0.98% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.7% | 21% | 13.7% | 9.7% | 4% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 0.81% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.2% | 30.2% | 13.2% | 12.3% | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 0.94% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.2% | 24.5% | 13.2% | 14.2% | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 0.94% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.5% | 19.1% | 12.7% | 10.9% | 6.4% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 0.91% |
| Oct 2026 | 26.9% | 21.8% | 17.9% | 12.8% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 1.3% |
How has branded search for Ministry of Architecture + Interiors and Studio DB changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Studio DB was ahead of Ministry of Architecture + Interiors in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Ministry of Architecture + Interiors’ share of searches among Auckland commercial interior design studios in New Zealand moved from 9.2% to 6.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Studio DB’s share of searches among Auckland commercial interior design studios in New Zealand moved from 26.5% to 26.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 210.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland commercial interior design studios in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Studio DB lost share of searches among Auckland commercial interior design studios in New Zealand, from 35.5% to 26.9%.

In October 2026, Ministry of Architecture + Interiors lost share of searches among Auckland commercial interior design studios in New Zealand, from 8.2% to 6.4%.
How are Ministry of Architecture + Interiors’ and Studio DB’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ministry of Architecture + Interiors’ and Studio DB’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.
Ministry of Architecture + Interiors
1 branded search term
- ministry of architecture
Studio DB
2 branded search terms
- studio db
- studiodb
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