It was a comparatively timeconsuming job, with large sheets having to be run through a barrel printer to absorb ammonia and thus create duplicates. Ian athfield, whom everyone calls ath, is 72 this year and probably our bestknown architect since miles warren. With two fully illustrated pages for each architect, a clear, lively design, and an alphabetical organization, architects today breaks down the usual arcane. Athfield won an international competition in 1975 to design housing for 140,000 squatters in manila, in the philippines, yet. In 1968 he was a principal partner in setting up athfield architects with ian dickson and. In a book, athfield architects, released in 2012 by julia gatley, she illuminates. Julia gatley will talk about her recent book, athfield architects aup, 2012, and. I specialise in helping to lead large multidisciplinary teams to design and realise complex education and public projects. Photograph by paul mccredie university architecture library architecture education architecture school architecture residential architecture interior architecture conceptual model architecture atrium design hospital design. This film examines the philosophy, early achievements and frustrations of one of new zealands most innovative architects, ian athfield. 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. Through personal consultations or group workshops, book architects can help draft the blueprint that works best for you, your book, and your budget. 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. The object of the design was to maximise the privacy already enjoyed by the.
Beware this talk will make you rethink your entire life and work life changer duration. Athfield architects ltd, interior design, christchurch city. 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. Waitakere civic centre by architectus and athfield architects. Leading the architectural side of the team was john hardwicksmith, an architect and a director of athfield architects ltd. Built by athfield architects in, new zealand with date 20. Written by three architectural journalists, this book cuts the worlds greatest and most provocative practicing architects down to size both the old and established and the rising stars. Biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited. The house is mentioned in julia gatleys book athfield architects. Athfield architects limited is a cross disciplinary community of talented individuals who collaborate to produce outstanding architecture, urban. Mostly, the book is meticulous, scholarly but not university bookish. Our team is a closeknit group of specialists in architecture, interior design, urban planning and landscape architecture. 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. Thre is here in this investment a fantastically, preserved record of 200 athfield architects projects since the 60s.
Sir ian athfield new zealand architect dead at age 74. Feb, 2014 new zealandbased architectural firm athfield architects has designed the takapuna house. This project is actually composed of three separate homes all built using the same guiding principles. Sir ian charles athfield knzm 15 july 1940 16 january 2015 was a new zealand architect. It is both a catalogue of design projects and a portal to the authors of the works. View neil drummonds profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Dec 26, 20 image 39 of 41 from gallery of takapuna house athfield architects. 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. 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. Harding house is a home designed by athfield architects, and located in wellington, new zealand.
Reiach and hall architects 16 is part of modern architecture entrance stairways reiach and hall architects photograph by dave morris the project in its entirety is for two new campus buildings alloa and stirling and a masterplan for the hq campus in falkirk. Neil drummond architect athfield architects ltd linkedin. New zealandbased architectural firm athfield architects has designed the takapuna house. In 1968 he was a principal partner in setting up athfield architects with ian dickson and graeme john. Dec 23, 20 built by athfield architects in, new zealand with date 20. Subcategories this category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. An offering of new zealand architecture and design. Nov 24, 20 harding house is a home designed by athfield architects, and located in wellington, new zealand. For over half a century athfield architects have reshaped new zealand architecture. He was born in christchurch and graduated from the university of auckland in 1963 with a diploma of architecture.
Claim athfield architects limited to add contact info, photos and more. Architect athfield before he achieved worldwide fame as an actor, sam neill directed documentary films for the national film unit. 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. See what employees say its like to work at athfield architects. Weve printed the content of his speech in the latest newsletter dec 2010 which has been posted out today. 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. Athfield architects limited architects in christchurch. Completed in 20, this contemporary project is located in takapuna beach, new zealand. 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. Biography of trevor watt, athfield architects limited, provided for the hearing on new building technologies. 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. New zealand memorial in london ministry for culture and.
The residence of local architect ian athfield sprawls like a medieval town down a khandallah hill. Others in the design team from athfield architects ltd include architect zac athfield, and architectural designers jaime lawrence and chris winwood. The posters were followed by the august launch of designers speak up, an open and democratic platform for all. Athfield won an international competition in 1975 to design housing for 140,000 squatters in. Nov 30, 2011 beware this talk will make you rethink your entire life and work life changer duration.
Athfield architects by julia gatley auckland university press. Athfield architects limited is a cross disciplinary community of talented individuals who collaborate to produce outstanding architecture, urban design, landscapes, and interiors. To ensure that athfield architects ltd can respond to your email, please ensure you provide all appropriate contact details. The library subsequently became the responsibility of athfield architects, who provided full architectural and interior design services and coordinated all other subconsultants. The way to design ideo, 501 the embarcadero, pier 28 annex, sf. Completed in 20, this contemporary project is located in. Were hosting launch events at the foundation capital hq and ideo sf office.
Athfield architects auckland, 478 karangahape road, newton. 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. This event will be hosted at the ideo, san francisco office. Foundation capital is excited to announce the launch of text goes here x. The house and art work was also featured in the october 20 issue of home, and spotted in air new zealands inflight magazine. Throughout the years, the team at athfield architects has reshaped new zealand architecture, from wellingtons civic square to jade stadium. 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. 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.
View in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in. Athfield architects sir ian charles athfield knzm 15 july 1940 16 january 2015 was a new zealand architect. Graduate andre bishop, of athfield architects, talks about his project above. The closure of our central library building affected our citys library services. The office for seniors is working hard to keep you informed thro. Architecture projects from athfield architects, an architecture office firm centered around. Title slide of athfield house, wellington, new zealand architect. This lavishly illustrated and well written book does him proud. He also began colouring the firms presentation drawings. Ian athfield in conversation with julia gatley architecture now. If the source is a website or database, include the date you accessed it. 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.
Auckland libraries heritage images over 100,000 images from the photograph and map collections of sir george grey special collections. Wellington branch newsletter june 2012 lt mcguinness. That same year he joined structon group architects, and he became a partner in 1965. Matthew webby associate athfield architects ltd linkedin. Athfield architects is a new zealand architecture firm established by sir ian athfield. I am a registered architect and associate at athfield architects, one of new zealands leading architectural practices. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover neils connections and jobs at similar companies. Martin luther king, in 1943, delivered a speech i have a dream and that still doesnt fail to inspire people. The design process, design thinking and resources sections will launch in february 2015. Level 2 26 lorne street auckland 1010 po box 68060 wellesley street auckland 1141. View in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view in gallery view. Katya gibb architect athfield architects ltd linkedin.
The result is a collection of packages which respect the landscape and local scale of the environment. 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. Book architects helps writers navigate the twists and turns of the everchanging publishing world, from brainstorming ideas to detailed manuscript evaluations and marketing ideas. 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. Athfield architects ltd 0 to ensure that athfield architects ltd can respond to your email, please ensure you provide all appropriate contact details. It is simply not possible for everyone to come up with the right kind of words to use in a welcome speech. House by the late ian athfield see cover, which is really like.
Ian athfield slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. As part of our commitment to improving the city, the council has completed the upgrade of manners mall and the surrounding area. Reflecting on half a century of work, julia gatleys landmark book introduces a major body of architecture that will lead readers through modernism. Athfield architects, julia gatley, auckland university press 2012. Special collection at the art institute of chicago books, usa. For those that were at the book launch well attended, complete with all 4 architects, plus many more, you will recall that michael dudding gave a speech at the launch very well received i thought. Athfield architects auckland, 478 karangahape road, newton, auckland. May 17, 20 athfield architects is a fabulous document of one of new zealands most inventive architects. Renowned for his originality, athfield is one of wellingtons most celebrated architects. Single mums tiny house lockdown in noticeboard following on from yesterdays tiny house story, heres single mum shaye sharing.
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