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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The library subsequently became the responsibility of athfield architects, who provided full architectural and interior design services and coordinated all other subconsultants. Saturday morning for saturday 23 june 2012 saturday morning rnz. This project is actually composed of three separate homes all built using the same guiding principles. 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. Suggests that there is more scope for the use of pottery in buildings and that potters should do.
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. To ensure that athfield architects ltd can respond to your email, please ensure you provide all appropriate contact details. Athfield won an international competition in 1975 to design housing for 140,000 squatters in manila, in the philippines, yet. Renowned for his originality, athfield is one of wellingtons most celebrated architects. Dec 26, 20 image 39 of 41 from gallery of takapuna house athfield architects.
See who you know at athfield architects ltd, leverage your professional network, and get hired. 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. Mar 14, 2012 biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited pdf, 1 pages, 0. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Completed in 20, this contemporary project is located in takapuna beach, new zealand. Athfield architects ltd 0 to ensure that athfield architects ltd can respond to your email, please ensure you provide all appropriate contact details. Registered member, new zealand institute of landscape architects nzila new zealand arts foundation laureate megan is a landscape architect with over 20 years of experience. Lindsay johnston i am writing this on a flight back to australia from wellington, having just attended aths funeral at amritsar, his mountainside village on the hill overlooking the sea what a send off. Athfield architects page 1 of 1 items national library. The residence of local architect ian athfield sprawls like a medieval town down a khandallah hill. Discusses the need for the potter and the building designer to understand what each is doing and not compete. For over half a century athfield architects have reshaped new zealand architecture.
It is a symbol both of our common heritage and of new zealands distinct identity. Jun 23, 2012 ian and clare athfield have been running one of new zealands most celebrated architectural practices for over four decades. 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. The design process, design thinking and resources sections will launch in february 2015. 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. Architect athfield before he achieved worldwide fame as an actor, sam neill directed documentary films for the national film unit. 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. Selfaware cities, written by nick roberts is published today. Paula ryan winter fashion launch karen jordan style, nelson p h o t o g r a p h y b y a n a g a l l o way. Biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited. Events on the occasion of the exhibition book for architects architects write books, read books, love books and collect books. Dec 23, 20 built by athfield architects in, new zealand with date 20. Architecture projects from athfield architects, an architecture office firm centered around. Athfield architects ltd, architectural designers, in.
Some books leave an impression and change the way you think about certain things. Nick is an architect for unstudio based in amsterdam, having previously worked for athfield architects in wellington, new zealand. 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. When i was on my sabbatical last year i was fortunate to spend some time with him and his lovely. Subcategories this category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. Athfield architects ltd, interior design, christchurch city. Thre is here in this investment a fantastically, preserved record of 200 athfield architects projects since the 60s. 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.
Athfield architects auckland, 478 karangahape road, newton, auckland. Ian athfield, left, with peter stutchbury teaching an architecture foundation australia master class. Designed by architectus in association with athfield architects, waitakere civic centre is also the realization of the. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jeffreys connections and jobs at similar companies. It was a comparatively timeconsuming job, with large sheets having to be run through a barrel printer to absorb ammonia and thus create duplicates. Wolfgang tillmans on his book for architects uncube. Ian athfield, whom everyone calls ath, is 72 this year and probably our bestknown architect since miles warren. 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. Athfield architects auckland, 478 karangahape road, newton. Mostly, the book is meticulous, scholarly but not university bookish. Apr 20, 2011 some books leave an impression and change the way you think about certain things. Architects athfield architects ltd is the firm started by wellknown architect ian athfield.
Architecture on high, by julia gatley auckland university press, isbn 9781869405915, and in the exhibition of the same name which julia has curated. Nov 24, 20 harding house is a home designed by athfield architects, and located in wellington, new zealand. Jon first joined athfield architects limited in 2000. Megan is a landscape architect with over 20 years of experience. Claim athfield architects limited to add contact info, photos and more. 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. Their highprofile work in wellington and christchurch includes having designed the wellington city. May 17, 20 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. The design for auckland and design for places sections are now live.
Feb, 2014 new zealandbased architectural firm athfield architects has designed the takapuna house. This is a collection of books about architecture, why architecture matters, and what its like to be an architect. Available formats biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited pdf, 1 pages, 0. Auckland libraries heritage images over 100,000 images from the photograph and map collections of sir george grey special collections. Athfield architects sir ian charles athfield knzm 15 july 1940 16 january 2015 was a new zealand architect. 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. Sir ian charles athfield knzm 15 july 1940 16 january 2015 was a new zealand architect. View jeffrey jiangs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. A practical guide to implementing the rules of the unitary plan. Architecture books life of an architect life of an architect.
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. Sir ian athfield new zealand architect dead at age 74. Athfield architects ltd, architectural designers, in khandallah. Katya gibb architect athfield architects ltd linkedin. This lavishly illustrated and well written book does him proud. Saturday morning for saturday 23 june 2012 saturday. Athfield architects, julia gatley, auckland university press 2012. All of these books are worth adding to your library, even if you arent an architect. Architecture books life of an architect life of an.
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. This film examines the philosophy, early achievements and frustrations of one of new zealands most innovative architects, ian athfield. The new zealand memorial in londons hyde park corner commemorates the enduring bonds between new zealand and the united kingdom, and our shared sacrifice during times of war. Built by athfield architects in, new zealand with date 20. Our team is a closeknit group of specialists in architecture, interior design, urban planning and landscape architecture. Athfield architects is a new zealand architecture firm established by sir ian athfield. View jess smales profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. That same year he joined structon group architects, and he became a partner in 1965. 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. Athfield architects limited architects in christchurch.
Rob wilson talked to tillmans about the work and his ongoing relationship with architecture. Their work is celebrated in the new book, athfield architects. Use databases to find material in the university of auckland librarys collection of books, journals, theses, television programmes and conference proceedings. He also began colouring the firms presentation drawings. Fictional architects in movies database by giorgio scianca 2019. See what employees say its like to work at athfield architects. By magaly nov 24, 20 harding house is a home designed by athfield architects, and located in wellington, new zealand. The closure of our central library building affected our citys library services. Throughout the years, the team at athfield architects has reshaped new zealand architecture, from wellingtons civic square to jade stadium. Exhibition book for architects gta institute for the. Jeffrey jiang architectural graduate athfield architects. View in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in. Ian athfield interview 23 june 2012 part 1 of 4 duration.
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. Architecture on high, by julia gatley auckland university press, isbn 9781869405915, and in the exhibition of the same name which julia has curated in association with ian for city gallery wellington 22 june to 7 october. Waitakere civic centre by architectus and athfield architects.
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