Danish architect and urbanist Jan Gehl – a pioneer of people-centred urbanism – celebrated his 90th birthday on 17 September 2026. In honour of Jan’s 90th birthday, Danish Architecture Center is showcasing the key role he has played in urban development with a calendar of activities including a
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Severin Soder of Architectus will present a free talk as part of the 2026 Aotearoa Festival of Architecture this week. The details are: When: Wednesday 2 September | 5.30pm doors and drinks, 6-7pm speaking Where: Objectspace, Level one, 13 Rose Road, Ponsonby – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Register: Please register on Eventbrite In
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by Emeritus Professor Errol Haarhoff Sourced from: Auckland University Clinton Bird’s passing on 7 August, 2026 at age 75 will be remembered by many with much sadness, particularly his close family. Following his graduation in architecture with Honours from the University of Auckland, he completed an MA in Urban Design
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The first Christchurch Conversation of 2026 is all go for Tuesday 18 August, from 6-7.30pm at the TSB Space, Level 1, Tūranga – registration is free but required at the link below. Cities across the globe are becoming hotspots as climate change results in heatwaves. Lianne Dalziel CNZM will chair a
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Auckland talk: Integrating Toi Māori and Pūrākau across. built environments What: As part of the (free) Fast Forward series, Professor Johnson Witehira (Tamahaki, Ngāi Tū-te-auru, Ngāti Hinekura) – Head of School of Te Rewa o Puanga – School of Music and Screen Arts at Massey University – reflects on a
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