Walker (left) and Athfield (right)
eboss are giving away a double pass to attend the exclusive, invite-only event An Evening with Ian Athfield and Roger Walker in Auckland on Thursday 8 March 2012.
Athfield and Walker are icons of New Zealand’s architectural heritage, ‘starchitects’ who have spent the last five decades influencing this country’s landscape. This event is an opportunity for them to address an invite-only audience of New Zealand’s top designers, reflecting on their experience, opinions, the situation in Christchurch and current issues affecting the industry.
eboss and Connectus are organising the event with help from principal sponsor New Zealand Steel and major sponsors APL, James Hardie, Marley, Metro GlassTech and Rheem.
The gathering will take place at the Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland over drinks and canapés.
Rarely do Athfield and Walker venture into a domain such as this, so eboss are giving away one double pass to attend the otherwise invite-only event. Leave a question in the comments field below for one of the two architects and go into the draw. We’ll choose a winner on Thursday March 1 and ask a selection of questions on the night.
February 20, 2012 at 10:24 am
Do you see the Green Star rating as scientifically valid or more of a marketing scam?
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February 20, 2012 at 11:03 am
This is for Roger Walker regarding Rainbow fairy Springs Tourism Centre.
Our firm has been involved in architectural projects at the Rainbow Fairy Springs Tourism Centre in Rotorua. This site has particular cultural significance in the Rotorua area. I would like to know which cultural elements (if any) influenced your design and how you chose to portray this in your unique style.
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February 20, 2012 at 12:28 pm
For Ath:
Sorry to see you resign from the Chch ambassador role. Do you think there is a need for a really good urban planner or design czar to be employed by the Christchurch City Council for the rebuild?
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February 23, 2012 at 11:47 am
Do you see the significance of the architect’s role in the construction process being marginalised by the property developers and project managers who seem to be driving a lot of commercial work, especially in the education sector ?
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February 23, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Chch rebuild or relocate, pros and cons, your views from an Architectural viewpoint.
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February 23, 2012 at 1:01 pm
We have had enough deconstructed post modernism and mono pitches and spa pools. What’s the next big thing? Where are we going? Do we know?
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February 23, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Dear Starchitexs :-)
What efficiency can we apply today, and how sustainable will New Zealand’s history biggest rebuild be over the next 10 years. Are the finances there? Is there investors that are aware of the opportunities that they have. Has New Zealand saved monies from using energy efficiency methods and does it get a valuable return on sustainable usage of its natural resources that there are to avail of. If so Is there room for more?
Regards
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February 23, 2012 at 1:04 pm
For Ian.
I studied Architectural design for 3 years but moved sideways into Landscape Design 15 years ago, since then I have worked on some stunning private properties accross the country and overseas.
The Landscape or Setting for an Architectural piece is most often the very womb of the design process, further more it is becoming increasingly more important in an eco conscious world, that we tread lightly on our planet. How do we get these two professions to integrate better, because when they do integrate, the result can be much greater than the sum of the parts?
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February 23, 2012 at 1:09 pm
To Ian.
Given that property owners/ developers are going to require bankable deals before commencing the rebuild of Christchurch’s CBD, the questions is:
What is the most signifigant contrubution that Central Government and the Christchurch Council can make to assist and promote redevelopment of the CBD.
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February 23, 2012 at 1:15 pm
For Roger and Athfield.
How do you think we should approach the rebuild of Christchurch? Do you think we should try keep as much of our identity as possible or do you think we should treat our re build as a new beginning, a way of moving forward from the ongoing earthquakes and create a new identity. Our container mall brings a new refreshing atmosphere to the city which is broken around it even though you can see out into the damage which surrounds it, the environment created by this space and design idea gives a sense of hope and a step forward as well as brings exciting thoughts of what the future may bring.
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February 23, 2012 at 1:28 pm
For Ian,
I was sorry to hear you resigned from being the CHCH EQ ambassador, Although you are a busy man, with your with your strong views on how the city should be rebuilt, along with the recent turmoil with current councilors, have you put any though into running for council?
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February 23, 2012 at 1:35 pm
whoever wishes to comment;
Can you identify/describe any substantive improvements/changes in urban design quality/living environments arising from Auckland having ‘Urban Design Panels’ and an “Urban Design ‘Champion”?
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Peter Were:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
In my day, Ludo was a board game with some counters and couple of dice.
In this day and age, it would appear to have become a virtual cups-and-balls game: nothing added, nothing achieved, no value added, no constructive progress; but lo and behold a trumpeted result when the game is over!
I do believe Mr Campbell Reid to be a snake-oil salesman.
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February 23, 2012 at 1:49 pm
with the passing of the first anniversary of the christchurch earthquake, is it time we looked to producing truly new Zealand architecture to enhance our own culture within our suburbs and cities, while negotiating a seismic environment with nz building techniques and technologies.
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February 23, 2012 at 1:50 pm
For either architect:
Do you think the claim of stolen IP in relation to Chch’s container pop-up mall has any merit? (claim asserted by Boxpark Shoreditch development)
Should someone in Chch be embarrassed at being caught out?
How can architects protect their IP and when should they do this (in terms of how much of their idea has been used)?
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February 23, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Roger
We were fortunate to have owned and lived in one of your 1970′s designed “Vintage Series” homes in the New Plymouth area for 25 years. Wonderful spaces and lots of character with earthy, natural materials. How would you compare/contrast the architectural merits of 60′s & 70′s period with the residential design offerings today. Call me stuck but our new home is framed around the mid century feel with glass, natural stone/ cedar and built in joinery. Not a common approach today but one that we felt had a timeless appeal.
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February 23, 2012 at 2:16 pm
If sustainable design technologies are implemented in housing , do upfront costs exist that may affect the construction budget?
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February 23, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Ian and Roger,
Looking back over your life’s work, is there one project that stands out as bringing you the most joy? Why?
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February 23, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Ian
Any chance of the Te Papa design you worked on being implemented in Christchurch? A great chance to bring to life a great design and it would create something that would add to Chch tourism
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February 23, 2012 at 4:11 pm
As building efficiency is improved with insulation and weatherstripping, buildings are intentionally made more airtight, and consequently less well ventilated.
While opening a window does provide ventilation, the building’s heat and humidity will then be lost in the winter and gained in the summer, both of which are undesirable for the indoor climate and for energy efficiency.
Since all buildings require a source of fresh air, what is your take on the need for passive ventilation and how should the market be educated on its advantages compared to positive pressure systems?
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February 24, 2012 at 4:02 pm
If you were both your own clients, what would be your ultimate design project? Because site matters, where would it be located?
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February 27, 2012 at 11:11 am
Is your longevity due to successfully expressed creativity?
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March 1, 2012 at 12:13 pm
When you are engaged in the design process for any type of building do you always follow a method that seems to work for you and if so when developing your concepts into further detailed designs how do you know when to stop ?
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