Posts Tagged ‘Modernism’

My favourite modernist building … Massey House

Thursday, August 18th, 2016

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If you look up as you march down the west side of Lambton Quay, (more…)

My favourite modernist building … Ost House

Wednesday, August 17th, 2016

The house that I share with my family is absolutely my favourite modernist building. (more…)

My favourite modernist building … State Insurance Building (former)

Tuesday, August 16th, 2016

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William Gummer (1884-1966) was one of New Zealand’s greatest architects (more…)

My favourite modernist building … Bowen State Building

Monday, August 15th, 2016

For most Wellingtonians, the Modernist Bowen State building is perhaps best known for the Ministry of Food (more…)

My favourite modernist building … Centre Point

Sunday, August 14th, 2016

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Most visitors to London will have come across Centre Point in their travels (more…)

My favourite modernist building … Freyberg Pool

Saturday, August 13th, 2016

My love affair with modern architecture began when I was still quite young, (more…)

My favourite modernist building … Lyttelton Tunnel Authority Administration Building

Friday, August 12th, 2016

Lyttelton Tunnel Building from north c. 1964

Lyttleton tunnel Building from north c1964

Favourite buildings can be significant presences in our lives, (more…)