Month: October 2009
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Water Front
With the final unveiling of the winning solutions for the Outer Tee being announced next week, at a breakfast function on 4th November, it is time that we looked at what might actually be likely to win. There were, sadly, not many really serious solutions. Lots of lovely stuff from the children of the city,…
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Video of the Week XXXVI: Talking Heads the finale!
So this week not only do we have YouTube talking heads – but the real thing will be at a lecture theatre near you soon.
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The wonders of Brasilia: lecture tonight
# LectureApologies for the very very late notice … but tonight the always charming Daniele Abreu e Lima will be giving a lecture on Brasilia.
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Video of the Week XXXV: Talking Heads III
Green and TED: two fashions we can’t compete with. Here’s Norman Foster “Building on the Green Agenda” – past, present and future …
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Pecha Kucha was tonight
If you wanted to see the latest Pecha Kucha night in Wellington, then : apologies, because you’ve just missed it. I presume that you know what I’m on about? If not, then go here and discover all about it. A global phenomenom by now, running periodically in 248 cities now, it was Wellington’s turn tonight…
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Registered Charity
Recently, the Architectural Centre gained registration as a Charity, dedicated to undertaking education and promoting architecture as a key concern. We’ve always been a non-profit organisation since day 1 – but now, having confirmed our Charitable status, we can confirm that any money donated to us will allow you, the donor, to claim back tax…
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Video of the Week XXXIV: Talking Heads II
Another week another icon. This time French. Light, furniture, solidity, dialogue and tradition …
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Live Brazil Festival 2009
Show with Tambolele (direct from Brazil) and Afro sambas at Memorial Theatre (Vic Uni) and Southern Cross Bar (39 Abel Smith Street) “The first Brazilian Arts and Culture Festival in Aotearoa! The country of great diversity is now closer to you. Come to celebrate and experience Brazilian culture from music to food – photography to…
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Diwali Festival of Lights
Diwali Garba Dance Saturday 17 October, 8pm TSB Bank Arena. Hosted by the Wellington Indian Association, a dance night for everyone to participate in. Cost: $5 per person Diwali Mela (Fair) Sunday 18 October, 1-10pm TSB Bank Arena Entry to this event is free “Diwali, also know as Deepavali (literally a “row of lamps”), is perhaps…
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Every house has a story – fact or fiction
WCC Building and Housing Seminar @ Central Library, Victoria Street Information the City Council holds about properties. Selling? Helping the buyer reach a decision. Buying? Finding out about a property.
