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title: "Christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare Christchurch architecture firms using branded searches made in Christchurch. Share of Search among South Architects, Peak Architecture, Cornerstone Architecture, SAN Architecture and DD Architects, the christchurch architecture firms Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# Christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare Christchurch architecture firms using branded searches made in Christchurch. Share of Search among South Architects, Peak Architecture, Cornerstone Architecture, SAN Architecture and DD Architects, the christchurch architecture firms Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Christchurch architecture firms
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: South Architects, 42.9%

## Which brand is most popular in search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand?

- In August 2026, South Architects was the most searched among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand, with an estimated 90 branded searches and 42.9% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- Peak Architecture is in 2nd place, 19 percentage points behind at 23.8% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, South Architects’ estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand increased from 41.7% to 42.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Peak Architecture’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand increased from 16.7% to 23.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cornerstone Architecture’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand increased from 8.3% to 19%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SAN Architecture’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand decreased from 16.7% to 9.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DD Architects’ estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand decreased from 16.7% to 4.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, South Architects’ estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 50% in November 2025 and was lowest at 23.3% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Peak Architecture’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 30.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 16.7% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cornerstone Architecture’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 23.3% in April 2026 and was lowest at 0% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SAN Architecture’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 20% in April 2026 and was lowest at 5.9% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DD Architects’ estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand peaked at 20% in February 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Peak Architecture rose from 3rd to 2nd among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cornerstone Architecture rose from 5th to 3rd among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DD Architects fell from 2nd to 5th among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [South Architects vs Peak Architecture: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/peak-architecture-vs-south-architects): 42.9% against 23.8% Share of Search.
- [South Architects vs Cornerstone Architecture: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cornerstone-architecture-vs-south-architects): 42.9% against 19% Share of Search.
- [South Architects vs SAN Architecture: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/san-architecture-vs-south-architects): 42.9% against 9.5% Share of Search.
- [South Architects vs DD Architects: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/dd-architects-vs-south-architects): 42.9% against 4.8% Share of Search.
- [Peak Architecture vs Cornerstone Architecture: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cornerstone-architecture-vs-peak-architecture): 23.8% against 19% Share of Search.
- [Peak Architecture vs SAN Architecture: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/peak-architecture-vs-san-architecture): 23.8% against 9.5% Share of Search.
- [Peak Architecture vs DD Architects: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/dd-architects-vs-peak-architecture): 23.8% against 4.8% Share of Search.
- [Cornerstone Architecture vs SAN Architecture: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cornerstone-architecture-vs-san-architecture): 19% against 9.5% Share of Search.
- [Cornerstone Architecture vs DD Architects: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cornerstone-architecture-vs-dd-architects): 19% against 4.8% Share of Search.
- [SAN Architecture vs DD Architects: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/dd-architects-vs-san-architecture): 9.5% against 4.8% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand christchurch architecture firms in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Peak Architecture overtook DD Architects to rank 2nd among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand, at 23.8%.
- In August 2026, SAN Architecture overtook DD Architects to rank 4th among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand, at 9.5%.
- In August 2026, South Architects gained estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand, from 41.2% to 42.9%.
- In August 2026, Cornerstone Architecture gained estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand, from 17.6% to 19%.
- In August 2026, DD Architects lost estimated Share of Search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand, from 17.6% to 4.8%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | South Architects | 42.9% | 90 | +28.6% | South Architects |
| 2 | Peak Architecture | 23.8% | 50 | +66.7% | Peak Architecture |
| 3 | Cornerstone Architecture | 19% | 40 | +33.3% | Cornerstone Architecture |
| 4 | SAN Architecture | 9.5% | 20 | +100.0% | SAN Architecture |
| 5 | DD Architects | 4.8% | 10 | -66.7% | DD Architects |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | South Architects | 50 | 41.7% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | DD Architects | 20 | 16.7% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Peak Architecture | 20 | 16.7% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | SAN Architecture | 20 | 16.7% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Cornerstone Architecture | 10 | 8.3% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | South Architects | 90 | 50% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | DD Architects | 30 | 16.7% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Peak Architecture | 30 | 16.7% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | SAN Architecture | 20 | 11.1% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Cornerstone Architecture | 10 | 5.6% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | South Architects | 50 | 38.5% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Peak Architecture | 40 | 30.8% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | DD Architects | 20 | 15.4% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Cornerstone Architecture | 10 | 7.7% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | SAN Architecture | 10 | 7.7% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | South Architects | 40 | 36.4% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | DD Architects | 20 | 18.2% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Peak Architecture | 20 | 18.2% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | SAN Architecture | 20 | 18.2% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Cornerstone Architecture | 10 | 9.1% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | South Architects | 70 | 46.7% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Peak Architecture | 40 | 26.7% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | DD Architects | 30 | 20% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | SAN Architecture | 10 | 6.7% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Cornerstone Architecture | 0 | 0% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | South Architects | 90 | 39.1% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Peak Architecture | 70 | 30.4% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | SAN Architecture | 30 | 13% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Cornerstone Architecture | 20 | 8.7% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | DD Architects | 20 | 8.7% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Peak Architecture | 90 | 30% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Cornerstone Architecture | 70 | 23.3% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | South Architects | 70 | 23.3% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | SAN Architecture | 60 | 20% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | DD Architects | 10 | 3.3% | 5 |
| May 2026 | South Architects | 110 | 36.7% | 1 |
| May 2026 | SAN Architecture | 60 | 20% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Peak Architecture | 50 | 16.7% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Cornerstone Architecture | 40 | 13.3% | 4 |
| May 2026 | DD Architects | 40 | 13.3% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | South Architects | 70 | 33.3% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Peak Architecture | 50 | 23.8% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Cornerstone Architecture | 30 | 14.3% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | DD Architects | 30 | 14.3% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | SAN Architecture | 30 | 14.3% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | South Architects | 70 | 41.2% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Cornerstone Architecture | 30 | 17.6% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | DD Architects | 30 | 17.6% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Peak Architecture | 30 | 17.6% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | SAN Architecture | 10 | 5.9% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | South Architects | 90 | 42.9% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Peak Architecture | 50 | 23.8% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Cornerstone Architecture | 40 | 19% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | SAN Architecture | 20 | 9.5% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | DD Architects | 10 | 4.8% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Cornerstone Architecture | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | DD Architects | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Peak Architecture | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | SAN Architecture | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | South Architects | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Cornerstone Architecture**: Measured on the search term “cornerstone architecture”.
- **DD Architects**: Measured on the search terms “dd architects”, “dd architects christchurch”, “dd architects nz” and “ddarchitects”, summed into one figure.
- **Peak Architecture**: Measured on the search term “peak architecture”.
- **SAN Architecture**: Measured on the search terms “san architecture”, “san architecture christchurch” and “sanarch”, summed into one figure.
- **South Architects**: Measured on the search term “south architects”.

- [Cornerstone Architecture](/demand/nz/brands/cornerstone-architecture)
- [DD Architects](/demand/nz/brands/dd-architects)
- [Peak Architecture](/demand/nz/brands/peak-architecture)
- [SAN Architecture](/demand/nz/brands/san-architecture)
- [South Architects](/demand/nz/brands/south-architects)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand?

In August 2026, South Architects was the most searched among christchurch architecture firms in New Zealand, with an estimated 90 branded searches and 42.9% estimated Share of Search within this set.

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