Category: EVENTS OTHER

  • Summertime architectural gems

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    Rough, cut or cooked …

  • Heathrow lecture – Julian Watt

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    Lecture on Terminal 2, by Grimshaw architect (and kiwi) Julian Watt

  • Tee Free

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    The results of the competition for the Outer Tee were announced today – this morning, over a very tasty breakfast, with most of the architectural and creative people in Wellington in attendance. The results are that 6 schemes were picked as first place, ie with ideas worth exploring and worth taking further. They are: Wellington’s…

  • Water Front

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    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,…

  • The wonders of Brasilia: lecture tonight

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    Apologies for the very very late notice … but tonight the always charming Daniele Abreu e Lima will be giving a lecture on Brasilia.

  • Pecha Kucha was tonight

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    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…

  • Live Brazil Festival 2009

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    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…

  • Diwali Festival of Lights

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    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…

  • Every house has a story – fact or fiction

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    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.

  • Getting started – and keeping on track

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    WCC Building and Housing Seminar @ Central Library, Victoria Street Talking to neighbours Calling for inspections Inspections – red tape or useful support? Final sign-off