Sir ian charles athfield knzm 15 july 1940 16 january 2015 was a new zealand architect. My only gripe is that his influence has not been greater, and that too many bad buildings were constructed even after he started to get successful, perhaps those abominations will be destroyed in honour of work such as his. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Level 2 26 lorne street auckland 1010 po box 68060 wellesley street auckland 1141. This lavishly illustrated and well written book does him proud. Athfield architects combines newly commissioned photography, evocative. Built by athfield architects in wellington, new zealand with date 2012. Ian athfield, whom everyone calls ath, is 72 this year and probably our bestknown architect since miles warren. Athfield won an international competition in 1975 to design housing for 140,000 squatters in manila, in the philippines, yet. Subcategories this category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. View in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in. This is the day when you are going to set up your book to successfully launch over the next 11 days. Athfield architects ltd, interior design, christchurch city.
Dec 23, 20 built by athfield architects in, new zealand with date 20. I am a registered architect and associate at athfield architects, one of new zealands leading architectural practices. This years winners, who accepted their awards at a ceremony in auckland, were officially announced today. Ian athfield slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Winners announced for the 2014 new zealand architecture awards.
Single mums tiny house lockdown in noticeboard following on from yesterdays tiny house story, heres single mum shaye sharing. This project is actually composed of three separate homes all built using the same guiding principles. Athfield architects page 1 of 1 items national library. Athfield architects limited a library for the new new zealand public and institutional spaces. Built by athfield architects in, new zealand with date 20. Nov 24, 20 harding house is a home designed by athfield architects, and located in wellington, new zealand. Athfield architects julia gatley book instock buy now at mighty. Waitakere civic centre by architectus and athfield architects. Jun 27, 2014 his installation book for architects is a two channel video installation, juxtaposing still images of buildings, cities and rooms across two perpendicular walls from iconic skylines to back corridors, hotel lobbies to emergency housing.
Showing results 117 of 17 for athfield architects, buildings. Strategy creative aspect showroom launch business communication. Athfield architects is a new zealand architecture firm established by sir ian athfield. View phil mark s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Athfield architects by julia gatley auckland university press. I specialise in helping to lead large multidisciplinary teams to design and realise complex education and public projects. Ian athfield interview 23 june 2012 part 1 of 4 duration. That same year he joined structon group architects, and he became a partner in 1965.
Jan 19, 2015 sir ian athfield, one of new zealands most renowned and influential architects, has died aged 74 the founder of the wellingtonbased athfield architects limited was best known for his asymetrical, unconventional residential designs and for great civic structures wellington city library, the new dowse museum, christchurch civic centre. Wellington architect ian athfield reacted against bland modern. Aths agenda on all these programs was to fight the exclusivisation of waterfront. Others in the design team from athfield architects ltd include architect zac athfield, and architectural designers jaime lawrence and chris winwood. The result is a collection of packages which respect the landscape and local scale of the environment.
In this book launch model we use 3 days for our soft launch window, and then begin the actual launch on day 4. Architect athfield before he achieved worldwide fame as an actor, sam neill directed documentary films for the national film unit. He was born in christchurch and graduated from the university of auckland in 1963 with a diploma of architecture. Photograph by paul mccredie university architecture library architecture education architecture school architecture residential architecture interior architecture conceptual model architecture atrium design hospital design. It was a comparatively timeconsuming job, with large sheets having to be run through a barrel printer to absorb ammonia and thus create duplicates. Biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited. Strategy creative martin bosley editorial and books. John graduated from the wellington school of architecture in 1992, and has been a director of athfield architects ltd since 2000. Athfield architects is a fabulous document of one of new zealands most inventive architects. The library was part of the original design brief for the civic square undertaken by athfield architects limited, stephenson and turner nz limited and craig craig moller.
Feb, 2014 new zealandbased architectural firm athfield architects has designed the takapuna house. In 2004 he was the recipient of the new zealand institute of architects highest honour, the gold medal, and from 2006 2008 was president of the nzia. In 1968 he was a principal partner in setting up athfield architects with ian dickson and graeme john. The design for wellingtons massey university college of creative arts building, te ara hihiko. Over the last halfcentury the practice has pioneered a sustainable approach to architecture through a strikingly wide and original range of work from urban masterplans, to public infrastructure, civic and cultural buildings, offices and workplaces, and private housing. Festival of architecture new zealand institute of architects. Waitakere civic centre serves as a green community and transportation hub waitakeres civic centre is a model for community civics and encompasses more than just offices for city leaders. Project index over the last 50 years our practice has developed architecture driven by the relationship of people to each other and to mass, space, and shelter. Winning at the new zealand architecture awards the countrys most prestigious architectural competition must feel like winning the lottery. The library subsequently became the responsibility of athfield architects, who provided full architectural and interior design services and coordinated all other subconsultants. Buy athfield architects by julia gatley at mighty ape nz. Public presentations on option x agm 2011 20under40 competition 2011. Completed in 20, this contemporary project is located in takapuna beach, new zealand.
Architecture projects from athfield architects, an architecture office firm centered around. To ensure that athfield architects ltd can respond to your email, please ensure you provide all appropriate contact details. Sir ian athfield, one of new zealands most renowned and influential architects, has died aged 74 the founder of the wellingtonbased athfield architects limited was best known for his asymetrical, unconventional residential designs and for great civic structures wellington city library, the new dowse museum, christchurch civic centre athfields work and that of his practice has had. Indent title sourced internationally, usually ships 46 weeks post releaseorder. Books loom large for architects books that endeavor to talk about architecture, books that are a source of inspiration, a forum for polemics, an expression of dreams, wishful thinking and so much more. New zealandbased architectural firm athfield architects has designed the takapuna house. For over half a century athfield architects have reshaped new zealand architecture. Matthew webby associate athfield architects ltd linkedin. The homes spectacular views are more than matched by its rich interior, brimming with a variety of decorative accessories and works of art that add personality and character. A folded, terraced landscape provides a range of spaces, supporting commemoration while facilitating the everyday activity of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. Zac athfield, his son who will continue on with athfield architects, was with his brother, mother, and father in his last days. Photograph by paul mccredie university architecture library architecture education architecture school architecture residential architecture interior architecture conceptual.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover phils connections and. Our team is a closeknit group of specialists in architecture, interior design, urban planning and landscape architecture. New zealand memorial in london ministry for culture and. Phil mark architect athfield architects ltd linkedin. Drawing on time spent working in italy, renato dettorre launched his. Biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited, provided for the hearing on new building technologies.
Wellington branch newsletter june 2012 lt mcguinness. Athfield architects limited is a cross disciplinary community of talented individuals who collaborate to produce outstanding architecture, urban design, landscapes, and interiors. The lounge at generator, level 1 stanbeth house, 28 customs st east, britomart friday 21 sep reading architecture. Education interior architecture the heart of this project is the great room, a large ground floor doubleheight space in the hub opening directly onto the new courtyard creating a pairing of indoor and outdoor spaces. Below youll find some frequently asked questions about new services available in the central city and other general information about how you can use our libraries. A compass and athfields iconic wellington house are also shown. Renowned for his originality, athfield is one of wellingtons most celebrated architects. Graduate andre bishop, of athfield architects, talks about his project above. Athfield architects, julia gatley, auckland university press 2012. Our work explores the texture, substance, and tactility embodied in materials and construction techniques, often resulting in surprising solutions that capture the collective spirit and. His installation book for architects is a two channel video installation, juxtaposing still images of buildings, cities and rooms across two perpendicular walls from iconic skylines to back corridors, hotel lobbies to emergency housing.
May 17, 20 athfield architects is a fabulous document of one of new zealands most inventive architects. It was like watching the last scenes in a love story that was 52. May 09, 2014 winning at the new zealand architecture awards the countrys most prestigious architectural competition must feel like winning the lottery. Throughout the years, the team at athfield architects has reshaped new zealand architecture, from wellingtons civic square to jade stadium. This film examines the philosophy, early achievements and frustrations of one of new zealands most innovative architects, ian athfield. The closure of our central library building affected our citys library services. The pukeahu national war memorial park extends the influence of the existing national war memorial into wellington city. Claim athfield architects limited to add contact info, photos and more.
He also began colouring the firms presentation drawings. In this role he has led and or collaborated on the design of a broad range of projects carried out by the office. Lindsay johnston remembers sir ian athfield, an architect who redefined much of new. Exhibition book for architects gta institute for the. Pizzeria and coffee kiosk on courtenay place, wellington.
The residence of local architect ian athfield sprawls like a medieval town down a khandallah hill. Under his directorship athfield architects has won over 100 design awards. Strategy creative nicholas architects brand book business communication. A nucleus for the social and learning activities of the university.
Available formats biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited pdf, 1 pages, 0. Reflecting on half a century of work, julia gatleys landmark book introduces a major body of architecture that will lead readers through modernism. Leading the architectural side of the team was john hardwicksmith, an architect and a director of athfield architects ltd. Title slide of athfield house, wellington, new zealand architect. In 2006 he became the first new zealander to be registered as an apec architect. Dec 26, 20 image 39 of 41 from gallery of takapuna house athfield architects. Harding house is a home designed by athfield architects, and located in wellington, new zealand. Athfield architects sir ian charles athfield knzm 15 july 1940 16 january 2015 was a new zealand architect. Julia gatleys definitive book athfield architects provides. Events on the occasion of the exhibition book for architects architects write books, read books, love books and collect books.
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