Ian Athfield

New Zealand architect (1940-2015) · New Zealand · On the map · Architects · Died at 74

Sir Ian Charles Athfield was a New Zealand architect who designed distinctive and innovative houses that challenged suburban norms, as well as celebrated commercial, public and institutional projects. He was born in Christchurch and graduated from the University of Auckland in 1963 with a Diploma of Architecture.

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2015Died16 January 20152014Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of MeritAward2012John Britten Black PinAward2004NZIA Gold MedalAward2000Honorary Doctor of Victoria University of WellingtonAward1996Companion of the New Zealand Order of MeritAward1940Born15 July 1940

Awards

Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit2014

John Britten Black Pin2012

NZIA Gold Medal2004

Honorary Doctor of Victoria University of Wellington2000

Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit1996

About this person

That same year 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.

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