Ian Athfield

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A celebration of the life and work of architect Ian Athfield (1940–2015). This set includes some of Athfield's iconic projects: his home and offices in Wellington; Wellington City Library, Civic Square, and the Wellington waterfront; the Adam Art Gallery; and Buck House in Hawkes Bay; and Palmerston North City Library.

Ian Athfield, architecture, Wellington, urban design, Dowse, library, Palmerston North, Buck House, waterfront

A celebration of the life and work of architect Ian Athfield (1940–2015). This set includes some of Athfield's iconic projects: his home and offices in Wellington; Wellington City Library, Civic Square, and the Wellington waterfront; the Adam Art Gallery; and Buck House in Hawkes Bay; and Palmerston North City Library.

Image: Architect Athfield

Architect Athfield

NZ On Screen

Image: Ian Athfield’s house

Ian Athfield’s house

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Ian Athfield

Ian Athfield

Radio New Zealand

Image: Palmerston North City Library

Palmerston North City Library

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Architect Athfield (1979)

Architect Athfield (1979)

Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga

Image: Flare - A Ski Trip

Flare - A Ski Trip

NZ On Screen

Image: Wellington LIbrary

Wellington LIbrary

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Civic Square

Civic Square

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: The Dowse

The Dowse

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Buck House, Te Mata Estate

Buck House, Te Mata Estate

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Down On The Waterfront (2)

Down On The Waterfront (2)

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Palmerston North City Library

Palmerston North City Library

Palmerston North City Library