Aotearoa Festival of Architecture events happening in the Otago and Southland regions this September.
Be Present and Sketch
Tuesday 17 September, 5.30pm - 7pm
Hosted by Ella, the person behind The Perch. She will provide materials and inspiration for the evening. Come turn off your mobile phone, be present and sketch evening event (all ages).
Register for free here
Pecha Kucha | Ōtepoti Dunedin
Wednesday 18 September, 6.30pm
Part of the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects 2024 Festival of Architecture, this Pecha Kucha 20x20 event explores Ōtepoti Dunedin architecture, urban issues, culture, heritage and sustainability. Bringing together architects, artists, urban designers, heritage developers and others, in the quick-fire Pecha Kucha 20x20 format. Confirmed speakers include Ted Daniels, Aaron Hawkins, Peter Porteous, Jonathan Howard, Kitty Brown, Alex Gilks, Jason Ross, Nathan Parker and Amanda Shanley.
Venue: Dunedin Public Art Gallery / entry via DPAG upper carpark at 30 Moray Place, Dunedin
Time: Doors open 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. Free entry
Food & beverage; provided by Precinct Catering and the DPAG, with thanks to our sponsors Resene, APL & ITI Timspec
Registration not required.
Ted McCoy Lecture Series 2024 Ōtepoti Dunedin
Thursday 19 September, 6.30pm
Presented by Jeremy McLeod, director of award-winning Melbourne studio Breathe Architecture, this free lecture focuses on the role of the architect in housing. McLeod considers how the profession can use design as a weapon for good to build a better future by leading the way, instigating positive change in the creation of housing, and advocating for both the people and the planet.
Venue: Otago Polytechnic School of Architecture, Owheo Building, 115 Anzac Avenue
Click here to register your attendance
Ted McCoy Lecture Series 2024 Queenstown
Friday 20 September, 6.30pm
Presented by Jeremy McLeod, director of award-winning Melbourne studio Breathe Architecture, this free lecture focuses on the role of the architect in housing. McLeod considers how the profession can use design as a weapon for good to build a better future by leading the way, instigating positive change in the creation of housing, and advocating for both the people and the planet.
Venue: Crowne Plaza, 93 Beach Street, central Queenstown
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DJ TEO will be performing a 2 hour set after the lecture. Bring your best architectural dance moves and cut loose at Yonder. Register your attendance here.
Otago Polytechnic Architectural Photography Competition & Exhibition
Open Now. Entries close Wednesday 4 September
Celebrating the vibrant creativity of photographers who have captured the essence of architectural brilliance this past year. Open to all amateur photographers. Click here for more information and entry requirements
Exhibition to be held from 16 – 22 September at 115 Anzac Avenue Dunedin