Pip has been a massively valued member of our editorial crew for the final seven years, together with his considerate and superbly written columns and accompanying watercolour imagery. He has additionally been an awesome supporter of the journal for a few years, previous to turning into a columnist.
Pip’s passing is an unimaginably unhappy loss for the trade and the nation, not solely in gentle of his distinctive contributions to each the career and academia but additionally to the constructed and cultural landscapes. His strategic considering and ongoing advocacy coupled with nice creativity, honesty, generosity and knowledge have left a profound mark on each the individuals and locations he has touched.
Over the past 4 many years, Pip has been a President of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (2014–2016), a recipient of the Institute’s Gold Medal (2013), a founding director of Bossley Cheshire (1984), a founding director and managing director of Jasmax (1989–2003) and the founding father of Cheshire Architects (2004). In 2024, Pip was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Benefit for his companies to structure and dedication to the betterment of New Zealand’s constructed setting.
Structure NZ extends our deepest condolences to Pip’s whānau, pals and colleagues at Cheshire Architects and pays a full tribute to Pip in our March/April challenge of the journal. Arohanui Pip.
David St George
