Athfield architects is a fabulous document of one of new zealands most inventive architects. Biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited, provided for the hearing on new building technologies. 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. He was born in christchurch and graduated from the university of auckland in 1963 with a diploma of architecture. Wellingtonnz the quality of this building has stood the. The nzia are having a book launch in wellington on 20th october, so you can grab a copy then. View in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in. Built by athfield architects in wellington, new zealand with date 2012. On balance, what this book reveals is that the work of the practice has been marked less by contradiction than by a pragmatic willingness to adopt ideas and adapt to circumstances as needs must. Architects undertaking the residency will stay at the droga apartment, the awardwinning warehouse space generously offered to the institute for use as an architect residency, by cultural philanthropist daniel droga. Ian athfield, something of a starchitect here before the term was in common use, has been called both the billy connolly and the ralph. Drawing on time spent working in italy, renato dettorre launched his.
We began working together in 1968 and have built an international reputation as one of the most innovative and integrated architecture and design practices in new zealand. To ensure that athfield architects ltd can respond to your email, please ensure you provide all appropriate contact details. This lavishly illustrated and well written book does him proud. The oled light collaboration program will see lg display partner with up to 10 designers, manufacturers and architects to create innovative projects that incorporate oled lights. Feb, 2014 new zealandbased architectural firm athfield architects has designed the takapuna house. Athfield architects limited architects in christchurch. Beware this talk will make you rethink your entire life and work life changer duration. I specialise in helping to lead multidisciplinary teams to design and realise complex education and public projects. In so doing, they will learn about a whole range of significant architectural issues, like the importance of site and materials, how to furnish a space, how to read plans. Katya gibb architect athfield architects ltd linkedin.
Athfield architects by julia gatley auckland university press. The closure of our central library building affected our citys library services. This film examines the philosophy, early achievements and frustrations of one of new zealands most innovative architects, ian athfield. Aths agenda on all these programs was to fight the exclusivisation of waterfront. The success of the library is demonstrated by the fact that usage has increased by 95% and book lending by some 45%.
Athfield architects ltd, interior design, christchurch city. 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. Winners announced for the 2014 new zealand architecture awards. Graduate andre bishop, of athfield architects, talks about his project above. 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. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover ians connections and jobs at similar companies. Athfield architects sir ian charles athfield knzm 15 july 1940 16 january 2015 was a new zealand architect. Athfield architects limited is a cross disciplinary community of talented individuals who collaborate to produce outstanding architecture, urban design, landscapes, and interiors. Gallery of takapuna house athfield architects 39 with. Aimed at anyone who loves drawing buildings, this book encourages the user to imagine their own creative solutions by sketching, drawing and painting in the pages of the book. Ian athfield, whom everyone calls ath, is 72 this year and probably our bestknown architect since miles warren. Completed in 20, this contemporary project is located in takapuna beach, new zealand. That same year he joined structon group architects, and he became a partner in 1965.
This project is actually composed of three separate homes all built using the same guiding principles. It was a comparatively timeconsuming job, with large sheets having to be run through a barrel printer to absorb ammonia and thus create duplicates. 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. Claim athfield architects limited to add contact info, photos and more. Athfield architects, julia gatley, auckland university press 2012. The residence of local architect ian athfield sprawls like a medieval town down a khandallah hill. 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. Group architects towards a new zealand architecture. 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.
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. Get to know simon devitt international photographer of architecture based in. Athfield architects is a new zealand architecture firm established by sir ian athfield. Much has been made of athfield architects roots in hippiedom. Ian dickson director athfield architects ltd linkedin. Working with clients from the beginning sketches to the final plan make this firm one of a kind. Available formats biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited pdf, 1 pages, 0. Julia gatleys definitive book athfield architects provides. He also began colouring the firms presentation drawings. Biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited.
Jul 24, 2017 the oled light collaboration program will see lg display partner with up to 10 designers, manufacturers and architects to create innovative projects that incorporate oled lights. Renowned for his originality, athfield is one of wellingtons most celebrated architects. The result is a collection of packages which respect the landscape and local scale of the environment. Pukeahu national war memorial park by wraight athfield. Now shes finished the athfield book in time for its launch in june. Our team is a closeknit group of specialists in architecture, interior design, urban planning and landscape architecture. Throughout the years, the team at athfield architects has reshaped new zealand architecture, from wellingtons civic square to jade stadium. The pukeahu national war memorial park extends the influence of the existing national war memorial into wellington city. So in july 1968 he went out on his own as athfield architects. Sir ian athfield memorial lecture durbach block jaggers.
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. Architectural academic and author julia gatley champions midcentury design. Athfield architects auckland, 478 karangahape road, newton. Events on the occasion of the exhibition book for architects architects write books, read books, love books and collect books. Harding house is a home designed by athfield architects, and located in wellington, new zealand. Subcategories this category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. Towards a new zealand architecture 2010, athfield architects. Nov 30, 2011 beware this talk will make you rethink your entire life and work life changer duration. While the country is ecstatic that the series of quakes has caused no deaths to cantabrians, there is a pretty gloomy feeling amongst certain lovers of modern heritage buildings that time is nearly up for the manchester courts building formerly known as the express building. Design takes us to a place where imagination is just the beginning. The design for wellingtons massey university college of creative arts building, te ara hihiko. Wellington branch newsletter june 2012 lt mcguinness. Patrick clifford of architectus bowes clifford thomson as the 2014 recipient of the new zealand institute of architects gold medal. The website of athfield architects states that wellingtons central.
Barnes architects can create your vision, realize your dream and encourage your passion through design. I am an associate and registered architect at athfield architects, one of new zealands leading architectural practices. In 1968 he was a principal partner in setting up athfield architects with ian dickson and graeme john. Sir ian charles athfield knzm 15 july 1940 16 january 2015 was a new zealand architect. Athfield architects ltd 0 to ensure that athfield architects ltd can respond to your email, please ensure you provide all appropriate contact details. The earthquake that happened in christchurch just over a month ago now is claiming its first tall victim. Matthew webby associate athfield architects ltd linkedin. View latest articles, news and information about what happened to sir ian athfield, new zealand architect, that died on friday january 16th 2015at age 74. Long live the modern launch of book by julia gatley et al, and party. Mar 14, 2012 biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited pdf, 1 pages, 0. 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 meaning of a place for its people.
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. View ian dicksons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Athfield architects auckland, 478 karangahape road, newton, auckland. Athfield won an international competition in 1975 to design housing for 140,000 squatters in manila, in the philippines, yet. We are a team of architects and designers with unique backgrounds, but we all have one thing in common we share a strong desire to use our expertise and knowledge to design solutions that will help people in moments that matter most. 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. Sir ian athfield new zealand architect dead at age 74. Exhibition book for architects gta institute for the. International photographer of architecture about simon devitt.
New zealandbased architectural firm athfield architects has designed the takapuna house. 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. Architecture projects from athfield architects, an architecture office firm centered around. May 17, 20 athfield architects is a fabulous document of one of new zealands most inventive architects. Reflecting on half a century of work, julia gatleys landmark book introduces a major body of architecture that will lead readers through modernism. Reflecting on half a century of work athfield architects.
Wolfgang tillmans on his book for architects uncube. Athfield architects included at the books end speaks to. Nov 24, 20 harding house is a home designed by athfield architects, and located in wellington, new zealand. Rob wilson talked to tillmans about the work and his ongoing relationship with architecture. Dec 26, 20 image 39 of 41 from gallery of takapuna house athfield architects.
As the trajectory uncovered by this book demonstrates, though, a genuinely transformative impact sometimes requires getting your hands dirty with the messy business of building a stance that our 21st century idealists often seem unwilling, or unable, to adopt. Participation in the whakatane district plan appeal airport building hutt city. For over half a century athfield architects have reshaped new zealand architecture. Each individual project is treated with the same excitement and dedication.
Architect athfield before he achieved worldwide fame as an actor, sam neill directed documentary films for the national film unit. Lindsay johnston remembers sir ian athfield, an architect who redefined much of new. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover ians. A folded, terraced landscape provides a range of spaces, supporting commemoration while facilitating the everyday activity of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. The residency will be awarded to architects, who exemplify the highest standard of excellence in architectural design, research and practice.
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