Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) concludes its regional awards programme with the 2024 New Zealand Structure Awards on 22 November. The occasion, arguably the most important awards evening on the structure calendar, might be held this yr in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, at the Viaduct Occasions Centre. Doorways open at 6:00 pm for canapés and drinks and the ceremony begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets might be bought by eventbrite.
Derek Swalwell
Previous the occasion, Patrick Kennedy will current ‘The way to be an Architect now?’, a free lecture commencing noon, Friday 22 November, on the Viaduct Occasions Centre. He says it’s the most compelling query they ask themselves at Kennedy Nolan. “We’re nonetheless figuring out how we reply to position and our unresolved relationship to it. And we’re nonetheless asking how greatest to reply to the local weather disaster,” says Kennedy. Attending NZIA members earn 10 CPD Factors (Design). Registrations are important. Safe your house to attend.
The next day, on 23 November, the NZIA’s annual Structure Tour will happen in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. This yr’s tour will embrace influential initiatives, together with a choice of 2024 structure award-winners. Meals and refreshments are offered at stops alongside the journey. There are restricted spots, so guide in early to make sure you don’t miss out.
This yr’s nationwide award-winners have been chosen from a shortlist of 48 initiatives throughout 12 classes from the Native Awards. In addition to nationwide class winners, recipients may even be introduced for the F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship for Public Housing, John Sutherland Observe Award, Sir Miles Warren Award for Industrial Structure, Ted McCoy Award for Schooling, Sir Ian Athfield Award for Housing and the John Scott Award for Public Structure.
The jury, comprising Ari Stevens of Athfield Architects, Julie Stout of Mitchell Stout Dodd and Patrick Kennedy of Kennedy Nolan (Melbourne, Australia), accompanied jury convenor Caro Robertson on the nationwide tour.
The 2024 New Zealand Structure Awards are supported by APL and Resene, and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Metropolis Structure Tour is supported by Nu-Wall.
