Sir Ian Athfield Memorial Lecture 2025
Wednesday 10 September
Joining us from Australia, the principal of award-winning practice Ian Moore Architects will share insights into adaptive reuse with 'The Past Needs a Future', an inspiring free lecture series. These lectures are free thanks to the support of Resene, GIB® and Colorsteel.
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Futuna Lecture Series: Francis Kéré
Monday 15 September
The Futuna Lecture Series is back for 2025, with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré confirmed as this year's speaker.
One of the world's most distinguished contemporary architects, Kéré is recognised for creating works that are often sustainable and collaborative in nature. His award-winning practice Kéré Architecture has a communal approach to design, with a commitment to sustainable and locally available resources.
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‘Made by Architects’ Exhibition Opening
Tuesday 16 September
5:30–8pm
65 Cambridge Tce
Join us for the exhibition opening. With many exhibitors there on the night, this a great opportunity to support your fellow members and discuss the importance of broader creative exploration within architecture. Drinks and nibbles are on offer, plus we are lucky to have Dennis Chippindale drawing during the evening. This event is free thanks to the support of Clive Barrington Construction and JSC Timber.
‘Made by Architects’ Exhibition
17–20 September
10am–4pm
65 Cambridge Tce
Block out some time in your calendars! This exhibition showcases a wide range of works from our members – not buildings, but the creative pursuits that inspire and support their architectural thinking. This event is free thanks to the support of Clive Barrington Construction and JSC Timber.
Movie Night: A+W & Canterbury Branch screenings of ‘City Dreamers’
Christchurch: Thursday 18 September, Lumiere Cinema
‘City Dreamers’ follows four remarkable women whose ideas have shaped urban life for over 70 years, an uplifting look at how design impacts our communities today and into the future. All are welcome!
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Emerge Networking Event
Friday 19 September
Sir Miles Warren Branch Rooms/Gallery
Event Pavillion Design Competition and Networking Event. Stay tuned for details.
Stay tuned for more programme updates.
Sponsors
The 2025 Aotearoa Festival of Architecture is proudly supported by the following partners.