The building notices me: The Living Pā

Sunday 22 September, 1pm – 2pm, Adam Art Gallery / Te Pātaka Toi

The Living Pā, currently nearing completion at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, is an example of new construction demanding a reset in relatedness, applying to all stages of the project including the fit out of interior spaces. David Hakaraia, Deputy Head of School at the School of Design Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, has designed many elements that are embedded in the structure and Kaupapa of the building. In this talk Hakaraia shares insights into his method.

David Hakaraia (Ngāti Pāoa + Ngāpuhi) is the Deputy Head of the School of Design Innovation at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University. David has developed his practice as a Māori designer and exhibited both nationally and internationally. Hakaraia’s work incorporates both handcrafted and modern digital fabrication techniques to express culturally appropriate design solutions that acknowledge mātauranga Māori.

No registration required.

 

Duncan Wilder: Architectural Photographer Tour & Nibbles

Sunday 22 September, 2pm, Adam Art Gallery / Te Pātaka Toi

Join guest curator Sebastian Clark for a floor talk of the exhibition 'Duncan Winder: architectural photographer' followed by drinks and nibbles to celebrate it's close along with the 'The Building Notices Me' show.

In the 1960s Duncan Winder was part of a new generation of architectural photographers, bringing a local perspective to the growing international trend of post-war architectural photography. Winder’s practice was largely focused on architecture in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and central parts of Te Ika-a-Maui North Island. In the decades that have passed since Winder’s death, many of the buildings that he documented have been irreversibly altered or demolished. In some cases, Winder’s images endure as the primary account of important pieces of Aotearoa New Zealand architectural history, with the value of Winder’s archive only growing with time.

Brought to life by the Adam Art Gallery Te Pātaka Toi, with generous sponsorship from Nga Waka winery

Includes drinks and nibbles to celebrate the end of the Adam Art Gallery exhibition “The building notices me” 

No registration required.

 

Common Ground Exhibition Opening

Monday 23 September, 6pm, Thistle Hall

Exhibition running from 23-29 September.

Exhibition Open 9am-6pm, with accompanying talks throughout the week

When Kaikoura shook, photographer Andy Spain got together Wellington's list of earthquake prone buildings and started photographing them.

When he heard Athfields church of christ the first scientist was going to be knocked down, he grabbed his camera again. The idea of fixing time became appealing. Many of the buildings he had captured were now demolished; his images now part of the ephemera that was left to remember them by.

But when asked to exhibit them Andy began to ask what these photographs meant. He recalled someone asking to use one in a campaign to help save the George Porter tower. He went and visited the petals saved from Athfield's church and saw their fragility. He talked to architects about alternative schemes they had done pro bono which never saw the light of day. What were the consequences of all these things existing in a time where the fates of many Wellington buildings are so contested? Where heritage competes with social housing which competes with sustainable reuse and so on. So, this exhibition is not about the photographs that have been taken, or the drawings drawn, or the artworks saved.  It is about how we decide to use these remnants, and what stories we want them to tell. And you're going to help us.

No registration required

 

Film Screening - Inclusive Design for All: A Disability Revolution

Tuesday 24 September, 5.30pm Two/Fiftyseven

Join Women in Urbanism as part of the 2024 Aotearoa Festival of Architecture to learn and discuss Inclusive Design principles and enjoy a free screening of the Sundance Award-Winning Film "Crip Camp - A Disability Revolution." Snacks from 5:40 pm, presentation and movie from 6:00 pm onwards, ending around 8:00-8:30 pm

Woman in Urbanism are a collective of self-identifying wāhine, girls and non-binary people with broad backgrounds and deep expertise, working together to amplify our voices in the design of cities and public spaces.

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Tim Ross Presents: Architecture is Ace

Tuesday 24 September, 6pm, Futuna Chapel

Australian comedian, writer, television presenter, and professional architecture nerd Tim Ross presents 'Architecture is Ace'. Part slideshow, part stand-up comedy, and part architecture talk, it's a 70-minute showed anchored by Ross' passion for architecture.

To receive a 10% membership discount book here or use the code 10NZMEMBER

 

Resene Sir Ian Athfield Memorial Lecture 2024: Sebastián Irarrázaval

Wednesday 25 September, 5.30pm, Embassy Theatre

Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects is thrilled to welcome Sebastián Irarrázaval — architect, educator and founder of his eponymous practice in Santiago, Chile. Sebastián presents his talk as part of the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture.

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Wellington Town Hall Tour

Thursday 26 September, 5pm - 6pm

Site visit to the Wellington Town Hall redevelopment and strengthening project. An opportunity to tour the site and hear about this exciting public project and its challenges from Naylor Love, Athfield Architects and Holmes Group.
Please note that this is an active construction site and closed-toe shoes are required. Further PPE will be provided by Naylor Love.
Photographs are not permitted and cameras/tablets etc must be left at the site office. Max 20 people.

Registrations not required

 

Open Studios | Self Guided Tour

Friday 27 September, 3pm – 6pm

Locations coming soon

 

A Rather Queer Cuba Street

Saturday 28 September, 1pm – 2pm, Thistle Hall

Join the team from PrideNZ at Thistle Hall for A Rather Queer Cuba Street. Cuba Street has a long history of being home to a diversity of businesses and organisations related to Takatāpui Rainbow+ communities. From the Club Exotique strip club, to the Royal Oak hotel, to Jacquie Grant’s pet shop with the masturbans monkey. While most of these establishments don’t exist anymore, some of the buildings still do – echoing a very queer past. Join the team from PrideNZ for a virtual 1-hour walk up Cuba Street, stepping into sometimes imaginary doorways, to hear first-hand stories told with voices from the PrideNZ audio collection.

No registrations required.