Wellington Architecture Awards & Gold Medal Public Lecture | Thurs 23 May

Gold Medal Public Lecture | 12.30 - 1.30pm

Understanding Contemporary Māori Architecture

Ko te whare e hanga te tangata

Presented by Dr Deidre Brown, recipient of the 2023 Gold Medal, Te Kāhui Whaihanga’s highest honour, this a rare opportunity to hear about contemporary Māori architecture.

Deidre (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) will discuss design approaches used by a range of architectural practices, the work of contemporary Māori practitioners, changes in architectural education and community as client.

Ko te whare e hanga te tangata, ko te tangata e hangaia e te whare.

The whare builds the people, the people build the whare.

All Gold Medal Lectures are free to attend thanks to the support of Aon. This event won't be livestreamed but will be filmed and loaded to our website on the completion of the tour.

Register for health & safety purposes and/or to claim CPD Points | 10 CPD Points (Design)

Wellington Architecture Awards | 5.30pm - 9.30pm

The Wellington Branch of Te Kāhui Whaihanga, Resene and APL invite you to the announcement of the 2024 Wellington Architecture Awards.

All shortlisted projects will be celebrated at the event, and winners will be announced on the night.

Light refreshments will be served. Dress smart casual/business.

Registration essential - tickets $40.