New Zealand continues to lose recognised modern heritage buildings at the rate of about one per year.  This year’s victim is the Founders Theatre, Hamilton (1961-63). It was designed by Aubrey de Lisle, of Leigh De Lisle and Fraser, and earned an NZIA Merit Award in 1964, the year in which Hamilton celebrated its centenary.  [...]

Very sad to read in the Otago Daily Times (2 November 2023) that the Otago Harbour Board Building in Port Chalmers, designed by Mason & Wales Architects and built in 1980, is being demolished.  It was notable for its abstract geometric design, clad with mirror glass – or more specifically, Reflactafloat reflective solar control glass.  The [...]

Join us at 4 p.m. on Tuesday 21 November for the 2023 AGM of DOCOMOMO New Zealand.  The meeting will be held in Zoom to ensure that everyone can attend.  The Zoom link has been circulated to members and interested others.