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Long Live the Modern – the book – out mid-October 2008

derail — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:05:23 +0000

Edited by Julia Gatley.

Published by Auckland University Press.

With written contributions from 46 academics, architects and heritage professionals and new photographs by Simon Devitt, Paul McCredie and Jim Simmons.

Cover photograph: Cedric Firth’s Monro State Building, Nelson, 1966. Geoffrey C. Wood Studio, 66217C; courtesy of the Nelson Provincial Museum.

Long Live the Modern – the exhibition – 18 October to 22 November 2008

derail — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:29:19 +0000

Curated by Bill McKay and Julia Gatley.

Showing at the Gus Fisher Gallery, 74 Shortland Street, Auckland, from 18 October to 22 November 2008.

Photograph: Parnell Baths, Judges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland. Designed by City Architect’s Department, Auckland City Council, under Tibor K. Donner. Designed and built 1951-1957. Photo by JMG.

Constructing the Modern City, Canterbury Architecture 1940-1970 – 15 October to 2 November 2008

JMG — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:53:09 +0000

Curated by Ian Lochhead and Jessica Halliday.

Showing at the COCA Gallery, 66 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, from 15 October to 2 November 2008.

Photograph: Dorset Street Flats, Christchurch. Designed by Miles Warren. Design and built 1956-57. Photo by JMG.