OUTLINE OF THE ARCHITECTURAL CENTRE Inc. (1946)

The Architectural Centre Inc. is a multi-disciplinary, independent, voluntary organisation of architects, artists, designers and others with an active interest in architecture, the arts, the built environment and Wellington City. It provides a forum for presentation, discussion and debate within the Wellington community. Membership hovers around 200, and a regular newsletter keeps members informed of upcoming events such as lectures, site visits, tours, exhibitions and architectural and/or design competitions.

PRINCIPLES

According to its constitution, the Centre has the following objectives:

a. To work for the general improvement of the urban environment;
b. To promote the association of persons engaged or interested in urban planning and design;
c. To promote a true understanding of architecture and design among the community;
d. To collaborate with like-minded organisations in this and other countries;
e. To support the maintenance of an archive of books, pamphlets, periodicals and others documents relating to the above activities and to encourage the publication of such material.

Click here to view constitution

MANIFESTO

the Architectural Centre's "Manifesto FOR Architecture"

In 1946 when the Architectural Centre was established, members discussed what should be in a Manifesto but this was not agreed on and so nothing was published. For our 60th anniversary, we decided to finish the job: debated the points and published this Manifesto FOR Architecture. Feel free to download it and print it out and stick it on the wall next to your desk at work.