Whare Maori architecture series commences transmission on Sunday, 8th of May at 8pm on Maori Television. Programme on John Scott (episode 9) airs on July 9.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Whare Maori
Whare Maori architecture series commences transmission on Sunday, 8th of May at 8pm on Maori Television. Programme on John Scott (episode 9) airs on July 9.
FUTUNA CHAPEL - 50th ANNIVERSARY MODEL
50th ANNIVERSARY MODEL 1961-2011 Scale 1:100
This 50th Anniversary Edition is limited to 50 numbered models, each comprising 44 parts, assembled during the weekend of the Anniversary by students from the Victoria University of Wellington School of Architecture and supplied with a matching custom fitted storage box that doubles as a display plinth and contains an engraved token denoting the Limited Edition Number. The name of the model assembler is recorded on the Certificate of Authenticity that accompanies the limited edition model.
The kit was designed by Hamilton modeler Tony Richardson using Inkscape vector graphics, then laser cut by Ponoko in Wellington from 4mm Italian poplar plywood donated by Plytech. The model is as close to scale as is possible with the materials available using this technology.
This Limited Edition will never be repeated, as the patterns for the model have been permanently erased.
Price: $300 incl GST + post and packaging. (free delivery in Wellington CPD)
The model is also available in a Standard Limited Edition of 25 un-numbered copies supplied as a DIY flat pack comprising 48 parts and without the storage/display box. Included are the assembly instructions, PVA glue, pegs and assembly jig. Some minor beveling is required for accurate fitting of the four roof valley beams.
Price: $250 incl GST + post and packaging (free delivery in Wellington CPD)
On receipt of your funds into the Trust Bank account (details below) your model will be dispatched
Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust Account.
National Bank North, Lambton Quay
Account number: 06 0581 0136554 00
Use your name as the reference and ‘Model’ as the code
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Rick LaPlastrier and Kim Hill
Rick LaPlastrier came over for the Futuna 50th. Kim Hill missed an opportunity here (RNZ Interview) but whatever...
A portfolio of Rick's work is here.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Saturday, October 16, 2010
North & South
There is an article in the November North & South on the Futuna Chapel and the mystery surrounding the missing figure of Christ. My bet is the developer knows more than he is telling...
Friday, October 1, 2010
'Seminal' Scott building mothballed
A building of "seminal" national architectural history has been mothballed and its future is uncertain after it was classified as unsanitary. More
Sounds like we are being softened up for something to me. $1.6m to repair?
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
BBC Modern Masters series 2010
While we're speaking of chapels, this is a clip from the BBC Modern Masters series about Matisse's Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence built and decorated between 1949 and 1951.
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