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Restored Pearson House becomes historic gateway
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The c. 1926 heritage-listed neo-Georgian building in Auckland’s Parnell has recently undergone seismic strengthening and a refurbishment that links the old with the new.
Urgent: Submissions needed to save Te Ngākau Civic Square taonga
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Wellington City Council has released plans for Te Ngākau Civic Square which will affect public artworks in the precinct. Be quick, submissions close 5pm, 13 November.
A rare insight into architectural taonga
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Futuna Chapel opens its doors for a multi-sensory exhibition of documents, artefacts, and related art works that brought Futuna Chapel into being. On now until 17 November.
Experience the heritage of Auckland
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On now, the Auckland Heritage Festival is offering guided tours, exhibitions more across 130 free or low-cost events through to Sunday 13 October.
A Modernist’s legacy in the Waikato: Henry Kulka
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Architect Matt Grant investigates the history of Henry Kulka’s work in Hamilton City and the design legacy they hold as world-class examples of the teachings of Adolf Loos.
Origin Heritage celebrates 30 years
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South Island-based architects Origin Heritage celebrate its conservation and adaptive-reuse legacy going back 30 years and the appointment of a new director.
Save the Chateau Tongariro Hotel
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A petition has been set up by Mayor Weston Kirton on behalf of Ruapehu District Council to save the iconic chateau. Open now to sign. Hurry, signatures close 31 August.
Book: Architectural Exaptation When Function Follows Form
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As New Zealand CBDs evolve post-pandemic, repurposing old or empty spaces should be on the drawing board writes Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez, co-author of new book.
Book launch: Every Building on Cuba Street
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An invaluable record and objet d’art, Andy Spain’s photobook containing a continuous panorama of Cuba Street will be available 8–11 August at Photobook/NZ in Wellington.
Invercargill renaissance
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Megan Rule explores the layers of history and heritage behind the ambitious redevelopment of Invercargill Central by Buchan.
Villa 1899 – transcending brick and mortar
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This project by Borrmeister Architects has focused on making alterations and further additions to an existing 1899 villa and its mid-2000s addition.
The Hannah Playhouse: Theatre architecture as enduring event
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This year’s arts festivals in both Wellington and Auckland were distinguished by a superb New Zealand theatre work, Gravity and Grace, developed in Wellington’s Hannah Playhouse, now referred to as The Hannah.
The (carbon) elephant in the room
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Heritage architect Joanna Theodore writes about the negative repercussions of removing the iconic Gordon Wilson Flats from the Heritage Schedule.
Forever an educator
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Robin Skinner remembers heritage and contemporary architecture academic and enthusiast Michael Findlay (1959–2019) and his passion for mid-century modernism.
Concealed forever – Tibor Donner’s extraordinary roof
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Tibor Donner’s own house has just turned 75 and will be open to viewing during this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival, on Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October.
St James Theatre Auckland: Government pledges $15 million to its restoration
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After eight years of campaigning, the Government has finally responded to Aucklanders’ pleas to save the iconic arts venue.
Towards meaningful reconciliation: Te Whare Hononga
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Te Whare Hononga opens in New Plymouth.
Walking backwards
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Mark Southcombe finds the essential character of Wellington’s Cuba Street in Athfield Architects’ remaking of the Farmers Building and adjoining buildings to be a sensitive bridging of time.
Three Wellington buildings designated as Category 1 heritage sites
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Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has given its highest ranking to three historic buildings, including the Athfield-designed Central Library, for having exceptional significance.
Houses Revisited: A second life
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The original clients get back a Wellington house designed by the late Chris Brooke-White, one of the great characters of the 1970s, in this project feature from 2008.