Meet the team
Created from a belief that building should not be complicated and architectural design can be accessible to all, MyPad was formed in 2014.
The ethos behind MyPad is to keep the entire design and build project under one roof – straightforward and enjoyable, with a bold result. Clients choose a floor plan from the MyPad collection and shape it to suit.
Driven by solutions, its founder, Sarah Ling has shown how this pared-back approach has filled a much-anticipated gap in the Mangawhai market for architectural brilliance at a set price.
Each classic footprint has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with options to add a covered outdoor living area, third or fourth bedroom, kitchen extension, utility, sleepout, or boatshed.
Collaborating with builders who are best in class for their region, MyPad is lean enough to keep costs in check, but resourceful enough to create your ideal home or bach.
Sarah Ling
Director + Designer
Sarah’s career began in 2000 working for an iconic house-building company where she learnt the power of strong working relationships to achieve excellence. Many of these industry peers remain friends and valuable connections today.
As an architectural designer, she has worked with award-winning architects on residential, retail, hospitality and commercial projects. In 2005, a move to Mangawhai saw her focus on high-end beach houses and she established a Northland branch for a Parnell-based company.
Ready for a new challenge, Sarah founded MyPad, driven by a desire to tilt the complex building process on its head. She believed that architectural design + build could be authored under one roof, and the experience kept simple and enjoyable for everyone involved—client, designer and builder.
Sarah believes it is a privilege to guide clients through their building process, and her commitment is demonstrated through 10 years of delivering exceptional homes, baches, sleepouts and tiny homes in the Mangawhai region. She is now extending the MyPad vision to other coastal and country hotspots across New Zealand.
Hamish Younger
REGIONAL BUILDER I MANGAWHAI
MATAKANA - LANGS BEACH
Bringing building projects to life alongside clients and designers gives Hamish a great sense of satisfaction.
Born and raised in Dargaville, Hamish developed a strong work ethic from humble beginnings. Now based in Mangawhai, he has become increasingly involved in the high-end residential sector.
The MyPad approach resonates with Hamish’s personal values, as he is solution-driven and focused on achieving the best results for clients—without complication or stress.
