Our Values

• Creativity First:  Creativity unlocks potential—for learners, educators, and teams.
• Collaboration Over Isolation:  Great ideas happen when people build together, not alone.
• Confidence Through Doing:  Hands-on experiences empower individuals to take risks and grow.
• Play with Purpose:  We use purposeful play as a powerful tool for learning, problem-solving, and connection.
• Inclusive Engagement:  Every voice matters. We create spaces where participation is encouraged and celebrated.

Why It Matters

Traditional teaching and meetings often rely on one-way communication. Most importantly, we believe the future belongs to interactive, creative environments where everyone participates, learns, and grows together.

Our Promise

To create experiences that are playful yet purposeful—designed to inspire innovation, creativity, strengthen relationships, and build confidence.

MEET THE TEAM

Rachel de Vries

Founder | Managing Director | LEGO® Masters NZ Semi-Finalist
Rachel is the creative force behind House of Bricks NZ. A certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator and semi-finalist on LEGO® Masters NZ Season 2, she brings vision, heart, and innovation to everything she does. Inspired by her own children’s learning journey, Rachel founded House of Bricks in 2014 to empower others through play. Her artistic builds—like the 22,000-brick mosaic ‘Colourfall’—showcase her passion for storytelling through bricks. Above all, Rachel leads with empathy, creativity, and a deep commitment to building confident learners and connected communities.  

Jason de Vries

Director | Co-Event Leader | LEGO® Masters NZ Semi-Finalist
Jason is a lifelong LEGO® brick fan and master builder with a passion for TECHNIC® and large-scale sculpture. His glow-in-the-dark dragon, showcased at Melbourne’s Brickvention, is just one example of his imaginative engineering. As co-leader of House of Bricks NZ and a semi-finalist on LEGO® Masters NZ, Jason brings technical expertise, humour, and a collaborative spirit to every build. He’s also a skilled furniture maker, blending craftsmanship with creativity in both bricks and business. Jason’s builds inspire awe—and his presence at events brings joy to kids and adults alike.