The Art of The Architect is a 2014 New Zealand television series about architecturally-designed building projects, and is similar in format to Grand Designs.[1] The New Zealand actor and narrator Peter Elliott presented the programme.[2] Elliott had previously studied art history and architecture, and worked as a designer.[1]
| The Art of The Architect | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Dean Cornish |
| Presented by | Peter Elliott |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Tina McLaren |
| Producer | Gavin Wood |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVNZ 1 |
| Release | March 20, 2014 |
The series was originally intended to be recorded over an 18-month period, but building delays meant that it took more than four years.[1][3] The series was broadcast in 2014. Only one series was produced, as the broadcaster TVNZ declined to commission further episodes.[2] Grand Designs New Zealand, the local spinoff of the British programme, was first broadcast in 2015.
Format
editEach episode follows the progress of a single architectural project, with the presenter speaking with the architects, clients and the contractors. Projects profiled included domestic dwellings, a commercial building, and an educational venue. The final episode of the series surveyed three different projects.
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Location | Original air date | Viewers | |
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| 1 | TBA | Auckland | 20 March 2014 | N/A | |
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In this episode, witness the transformation of an Auckland section containing a derelict bungalow into a home and workshop for a car enthusiast.[4] | |||||
| 2 | TBA | Waikato | 27 March 2014 | N/A | |
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When Waikato couple Robin and Colleen Ratcliffe decided to have their home architecturally designed, their passion for Egypt was always going to have a significant influence.[4] | |||||
| 3 | TBA | Wellington | 3 April 2014 | N/A | |
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Having rented a home on Wellington's Oriental Parade for many years, Andrew and Sumi's dream has always been to own a home at this exclusive Wellington address.[4] | |||||
| 4 | TBA | Lake Wakatipu | 10 April 2014 | N/A | |
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Ann, an expat Kiwi, has always held a deep desire to return to New Zealand, and makes plans for her dream home on a stunning site on Lake Wakatipu.[4] | |||||
| 5 | TBA | Waipara | 17 April 2014 | N/A | |
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An award-winning city-based architect works on a property in the heart of South Island wine country – Waipara.[4] | |||||
| 6 | TBA | Ōtaki | 24 April 2014 | N/A | |
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Two architects must understand their client's dream and their enthusiasm for Maoritanga: to create a building that is not only workable, but shrouded in meaning for a group of three iwi.[4] | |||||
| 7 | TBA | Grey Lynn | 1 May 2014 | N/A | |
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Justine and Daniel's bungalow is falling apart. It's too costly to repair but unsafe for their young family, can our architect find a solution for this home in a heritage-protected street?[4] | |||||
| 8 | TBA | Auckland | 8 May 2014 | N/A | |
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Three Auckland architects showcase examples of affordable architecturally-designed dream houses. Take a look at the bach kit and snake house, the shared bach concept, and the zero energy house.[4] | |||||
References
edit- ^ a b c Hewitson, Michele. "Design comes full circle". The New Zealand Herald. New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ a b Grant, Nick (16 March 2014). "Architect-approved". The New Zealand Herald. New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "The Art of the Architect". nzonscreen.com. NZ On Screen. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "The Art of the Architect". media.library.auckland.ac.nz. The University of Auckland. Retrieved 7 May 2023.