City Talks: John Walsh on Gerald Melling
Gerald Melling laying bricks at Kalutara Resettlement Village, Sri Lanka.
City Talks 16 November: John Walsh discusses the work of the late Gerald Melling. Takes place at City Gallery, Civic Square, Wellington, 6pm.
John Walsh.
City Talks is an ongoing series presented in partnership with the New Zealand Institute of Architects Wellington Branch.
In this final episode for the year, leading architectural writer John Walsh will discuss the work of the late Gerald Melling, Wellington architect and a passionate and witty advocate for low-cost housing. Gerald came to his craft by an unconventional route – an architect, poet, novelist, journalist and editor, he was skilled with words, and jokes, and had an immense affection for Wellington.
John connected with Gerald on several levels. At different times, both held the helm as editor of Architecture New Zealand (formerly New Zealand Architect), and both have published books that helped to bring New Zealand architecture to a wider audience. John is currently writing a book about Gerald’s architecture, and will give us his take on a passionate, free and restless architect who believed in architecture for all.
Followed by refreshments.
Date: Monday 16 November 2015
Time: 6pm
Cost: Free