15-604: The New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal is an award presented annually by the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) to a New Zealand architect. From 1927 until 1977 a gold, silver or bronze prize was awarded each for the design of a public building and was judged by the Royal institute of British Architects . In 1978 a "National Award" replaced the Gold Medal. The Gold Medal
30-524: A nation; building a future and building a people. It's to do with identity.”[5] In 2017, representatives of the Institute and Ngā Aho, the society of Māori design professionals, signed Te Kawenata o Rata, a covenant that formalises an ongoing relationship of co-operation between the two groups. Governance of the Institute is undertaken by the NZIA Council, led by an elected President, which meets four times
45-466: A national level distinction. The Institute’s ‘named awards’ are conferred in categories of public, commercial, educational and residential architecture, and are named for the influential New Zealand architects Sir Ian Athfield , Sir Miles Warren , John Scott and Ted McCoy , each of whom has made a powerful contribution to the practice of architecture in New Zealand. In 2022, the Institute introduced
60-425: A year. Current Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Board Past presidents include Judith Taylor (2022–2024) and Judi Keith-Brown (2020–2022). The institute also functions to celebrate outstanding architecture, in part by presenting annual awards for excellence in architecture. The awards programme consists of Local Awards, run by each of the institute's eight branches, and New Zealand Awards,
75-492: Is the first known women to have received this honour in 1966. Other women who have received fellow honours are Lillian Chrystall , Claire Chambers and Ellen Brinkman . Maurice Mahoney Warren and Mahoney is an international architectural and interior design practice - one of the few third generation architectural practices in the history of New Zealand architecture. It is a highly awarded architectural practice, with offices in New Zealand and Australia. The practice
90-689: Is within the purview of the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB). The most prestigious honour in New Zealand architecture is the Gold Medal, which is conferred to an individual or group for their outstanding contribution to the practice of architecture, demonstrated through the production of a consistently high-quality body of work over a period of time. The Institute honours up to 10 living Distinguished Fellows, who are recognised as being an exceptional influence on or contributor to architecture in New Zealand”. As of 2024,
105-580: The Institute and the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB), [2][3] the Institute became an incorporated society in 1992,[4] while the NZRAB retains responsibility for the registration of architects. In 2019, the Institute was gifted the name Te Kāhui Whaihanga by Dr Haare Williams (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tūhoe), MNZM who said: “The name Te Kāhui Whaihanga is not only about architecture, but it’s also about building
120-472: The John Sutherland Practice Award to honour individuals, groups, or collectives for their influence and impact on architecture. The award recognises wider architectural endeavours such as professional practice, advocacy, research, and building science. The award is named after Distinguished Fellow John Sutherland , in recognition of his influence on the architectural profession. Since 2015,
135-497: The Warren Trust Awards for Architectural Writing have been awarded by the Institute for inventive and meaningful architectural writing. The awards are categorised by age: Tamariki (0-13 years), Rangatahi (14-18 years), and Open (18+ years). The awards are a joint venture with The Warren Trust, a charitable organisation in honour of Sir Miles Warren . The institute is not responsible for the registration of architects, which
150-428: The distinguished fellows are Brian Aitken, Nick Bevin, Richard Harris, Maurice Mahoney , Anne Salmond , Graeme Scott, Julie Stout , John Sutherland, and Christina van Bohemen . The New Zealand Institute of Architects recognises and honours architects, academics or retired architects who have "achieved a high standing in the profession" or "given meritorious service to the profession or institute." Nancy Northcroft
165-668: The highlights of New Zealand modernism: Christchurch Town Hall , Harewood Crematorium, College House and Canterbury Students' Union being but a few. The style was influential within New Zealand, being a partial inspiration for Ted McCoy 's Archway Lecture Theatre complex at the University of Otago , among other works. Warren and Mahoney's designs are found in other centres throughout New Zealand, most notably those of Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre and Bowen House in Wellington and Auckland's Television New Zealand building. Miles Warren
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#1733085940421180-628: Was founded by Miles Warren in 1955, and with the award of the Dental Nurses Training School (now known as Central Nurses' Training School) Miles sought the assistance of his fellow atelier colleague Maurice Mahoney . In 1958, the partnership of Warren and Mahoney was established. The partnership created a distinctive form of architecture utilising a modern, brutalist style (described by Warren himself as "constructivist") involving widespread use of concrete and harsh geometric shapes. Several of their buildings in this style are now among
195-505: Was founded in 1905 and is committed to supporting members by providing ongoing professional training and material and services that are essential to their work. The Institute has eight branches throughout the country and is headed by a President who serves a two-year term. The day-to-day functions of the Institute are undertaken by an Auckland-based team led by a chief executive. Due to the Architects Act 1963 splitting functions between
210-565: Was knighted in 1985 for his services to architecture and in 2003 named one of ten inaugural ‘Icons of the Arts’ by the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney retired in the early 1990s. Now a third generation multi-disciplinary practice with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, the practice has constructed projects around
225-627: Was reintroduced in 1999 and was awarded to an architect who, over a period of time, made an outstanding contribution to the practice of architecture, as demonstrated through the production of a consistently high-quality body of work. New Zealand Institute of Architects Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects ( NZIA ) is a membership-based professional organisation that represents approximately 90 per cent of registered architects in Aotearoa New Zealand and supports and promotes architecture in New Zealand. The organisation
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