Tag: Andrew Leach

My favourite modernist building … Bulls Water Tower

Aug 25, 2016

# Architectural History, Heritage, Heritage Buildings, HISTORY

It’s not my favourite structure, not by a long shot, but I have some affection for it as my first long-term encounter with modern architecture.
1946 was an eventful year

Apr 28, 2009

# AC History, HISTORY, RANTING

Of course everyone knows that the Arch Centre was born – no doubt on a dark and windy Wellington evening – on Tuesday the 23rd of July 1946 in the Baronia Lounge.

promoting good design in the built environment since 1946