Ian Athfield
Sir Ian Charles Athfield (15 July 1940 – 16 January 2015) was a New Zealand architect. He was born in Christchurch. In 1963, he joined Structon Group Architects, and he became a partner in 1965. In 1968 he was a principal partner in setting up Athfield Architects with Ian Dickson and Graeme John Boucher (Manson).
| Sir Ian Athfield | |
.jpg) Athfield in 2013 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sir Ian Athfield |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Birth date | 15 July 1940 |
| Birth place | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Date of death | 16 January 2015 (aged 74) |
| Place of death | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland |
| Work | |
Ian Athfield Media
A documentary 'Architect Athfield' (1979), which examines the frustrations and achievements of one of New Zealand's most lively and innovative architects.
Wellington Public Library, 65 Victoria Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Arlington Council Flats, Wellington (demolished 2021)
Buck House, Te Mata Estate
Adam Art Gallery, Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington City Library (now closed for reconstruction)
Civic Square in Wellington, NZ
Odlins Building/NZX, Wellington
Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt
Chews Lane precinct, Wellington
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Other websites
- Athfield Architects
- Documentary of Ian Athfield on NZ On Screen. Made in 1977 after winning International competition to design housing in Manila
- The Wellingtonian interview: Ian Athfield, 25 June 2009