Julia gatley will talk about her recent book, athfield architects aup, 2012, and. 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. Architect athfield before he achieved worldwide fame as an actor, sam neill directed documentary films for the national film unit. View in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view. He has experience in the design of a variety of project types including accessible housing, retail, childcare and educational facilities, historical renovations, churches, and dental offices. 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 slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. That same year he joined structon group architects, and he became a partner in 1965. 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. Jul 9, 2012 adapting party ideas to book launchespublic or private. New zealand memorial in london ministry for culture and.
For over half a century athfield architects have reshaped new zealand architecture. 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. Titcombe says more than 100 groups came through the property. These included a group of 30 architects and interior designers from athfield architects. View ian dicksons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The successful redevelopment of the hagley oval has provided a number of incredible opportunities to launch canterbury and new zealand further onto the world stage, with events. Title slide of athfield house, wellington, new zealand architect. Leading the architectural side of the team was john hardwicksmith, an architect and a director of athfield architects ltd. Birthday parties 330240585150402993 anniversaire 1 an source by. Oct 02, 2012 there has been a clearing of the decks to create the new college of creative arts at massey universitys mt cook, wellington campus. The council is leasing a 2000 square metre, two storey site at 141 johnsonville road to house wellington central librarys collection of 400,000 items. Ian athfield, whom everyone calls ath, is 72 this year and probably our bestknown architect since miles warren. The launch event for the 100 florida architects and interior designers book took place on october 29, 2010 on lincoln road in miami beach, florida.
Enjoy the visit of the blue grotto and take the funicolare to reach main square. Sir ian athfield new zealand architect dead at age 74. Claim athfield architects limited to add contact info, photos and more. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover ians connections and jobs at similar companies. With over 200 successfully completed projects, the firm has an established reputation for design excellence in residential, cultural and public projects. Athfield architects ltd, interior design, christchurch city. Graduate andre bishop, of athfield architects, talks about his. Long live the modern launch of book by julia gatley et al, and party. 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. Dec 23, 20 built by athfield architects in, new zealand with date 20. There has been a clearing of the decks to create the new college of creative arts at massey universitys mt cook, wellington campus. To ensure that athfield architects ltd can respond to your email, please ensure you provide all appropriate contact details. Our team is a closeknit group of specialists in architecture, interior design, urban planning and landscape architecture.
Others in the design team from athfield architects ltd include architect zac athfield, and architectural designers jaime lawrence and chris winwood. Athfield architects by julia gatley auckland university press. May 17, 20 anyone whos grown up in lower hutt, especially around the council chambers will be familiar with plishkes austere, postholocaustal modernity. I specialise in helping to lead large multidisciplinary teams to design and realise complex education and public projects. Portrait of a house a new photo book by simon devitt talkitect. Biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited, provided for the hearing on new building technologies. See more ideas about book launch ideas, book launch, party.
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. 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 project, bringing together a huge number of dedicated parties, has further added to the rich historical overlay associated with this ground, and played a significant part in assisting the recovery of christchurch. At last count 25 people live in its array of buildings, with 40 people working for athfield architects. Throughout the years, the team at athfield architects has reshaped new zealand architecture, from wellingtons civic square to jade stadium.
Mar 14, 2012 biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited pdf, 1 pages, 0. The office for seniors is working hard to keep you informed thro. Single mums tiny house lockdown in noticeboard following on from yesterdays tiny house story, heres single mum shaye sharing. Athfield architects limited is a cross disciplinary community of talented individuals who collaborate to produce outstanding architecture, urban design, landscapes, and interiors. Fictional architects in movies database by giorgio scianca 2019. 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.
Completed in 20, this contemporary project is located in. Iconic athfield designed house attracts plenty of interest athfield designed home on the market for first time in 42 years athfield lives on in his work. Wellington branch newsletter june 2012 lt mcguinness. See what employees say its like to work at athfield architects. New zealand memorial in london ministry for culture and heritage.
The frame and white endoskeleton of two hulls house is steel and resists gravity loads and wind uplift while a wooden board onbatten skin wraps around the entire structure. 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. Much has been made of athfield architects roots in hippiedom. Renowned for his originality, athfield is one of wellingtons most celebrated architects. Athfield architects, julia gatley, auckland university press 2012. 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. Latest international news about new zealand design.
Biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited. Reflecting on half a century of work, julia gatleys landmark book introduces a major body of architecture that will lead readers through modernism. 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. Athfield won an international competition in 1975 to design housing for 140,000 squatters in manila, in the philippines, yet. Through personal consultations or group workshops, book architects can help draft the blueprint that works best for you, your book, and your budget. Maxwell has worked for mayfield architects close to 20 years. 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. This project is actually composed of three separate homes all built using the same guiding principles. Athfield architects sir ian charles athfield knzm 15 july 1940 16 january 2015 was a new zealand architect. The closure of our central library building affected our citys library services. The council is leasing a 2000 square metre, two storey site to house wellington central librarys collection of 400,000 items. Completed in 20, this contemporary project is located in takapuna beach, new zealand. Ian athfield in conversation with julia gatley architecture now.
Architectural designer and artist jacob scott says that is what he did when commissioned to design artwork for coca, te ara hihiko. 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. The result is a collection of packages which respect the landscape and local scale of the environment. In 1968 he was a principal partner in setting up athfield architects with ian dickson and. Matthew webby associate athfield architects ltd linkedin. Architecture projects from athfield architects, an architecture office firm centered around. In 1968 he was a principal partner in setting up athfield architects with ian dickson and graeme john. While initially starting at athfield architects in 2010, i recently spent two years in the uk broadening my knowledge and experience working for leading education and performing arts practice tim ronalds architects returning to new zealand in 2016. As part of an enclave of historical holiday baches on a peninsula moving into the mapua inlet, this property is one of the more narrow sites on its street. Sir ian charles athfield knzm 15 july 1940 16 january 2015 was a new zealand architect. Iconic athfielddesigned house attracts plenty of interest athfielddesigned home on the market for first time in 42 years athfield lives on in his work. The 32 cantilever design and concrete fin foundations invite the ocean to pass under without damage to the hulls, typical to the cradling aspect that two hulls emulates. Sam crawford architects is a prolific small architectural practice based in the innerwest of sydney, that was established in 1999. Athfield architects is a new zealand architecture firm established by sir ian athfield.
Harding house is a home designed by athfield architects, and located in wellington, new zealand. 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. I am a registered architect and associate at athfield architects, one of new zealands leading architectural practices. Athfield architects limited architects in christchurch. Book architects helps writers navigate the twists and turns of the everchanging publishing world, from brainstorming ideas to detailed manuscript evaluations and marketing ideas. He also began colouring the firms presentation drawings.
Built by athfield architects in, new zealand with date 20. It was a comparatively timeconsuming job, with large sheets having to be run through a barrel printer to absorb ammonia and thus create duplicates. Katya gibb architect athfield architects ltd linkedin. The object of the design was to maximise the privacy already enjoyed by the. New zealandbased architectural firm athfield architects has designed the takapuna house. Available formats biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited pdf, 1 pages, 0. The proposal was to place a new dwelling some 29 metres from the estuary boundary in a play of interlocking forms enabling a layering through the depth of the site. Nzedge design new zealand design from a global media. Book a private walking tour on the most famous island of italy, capri. Athfield architects limited is a cross disciplinary community of talented individuals who collaborate to produce outstanding architecture, urban. Athfield architects ltd 0 to ensure that athfield architects ltd can respond to your email, please ensure you provide all appropriate contact details. Photograph by paul mccredie university architecture library architecture education architecture school architecture residential architecture interior architecture conceptual model architecture atrium design hospital design. The bunker style library, which resembles an ice cream factory or an enormous fridge. Ian athfield interview 23 june 2012 part 1 of 4 duration.
Level 2 26 lorne street auckland 1010 po box 68060 wellesley street auckland 1141. This lavishly illustrated and well written book does him proud. Ian dickson director athfield architects ltd linkedin. His book explores the athfield house the village on the hill an. Nov 24, 20 harding house is a home designed by athfield architects, and located in wellington, new zealand. Athfield architects is a fabulous document of one of new zealands most inventive architects. Call now at 937 2241707 for prices, customization options, and quotes. Athfield won an international competition in 1975 to design housing for 140,000 squatters in. Feb, 2014 new zealandbased architectural firm athfield architects has designed the takapuna house. This film examines the philosophy, early achievements and frustrations of one of new zealands most innovative architects, ian athfield. The residence of local architect ian athfield sprawls like a medieval town down a khandallah hill. He was born in christchurch and graduated from the university of auckland in 1963 with a diploma of architecture.