Be Present and Sketch

Tuesday 17 September, 5.30pm - 7pm

Hosted by Ella, the person behind The Perch. She will provide materials and inspiration for the evening. Come turn off your mobile phone, be present and sketch evening event (all ages).

Register for free here

Pecha Kucha Ōtepoti Dunedin

Wednesday 18 September, 6.30pm

Part of the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects 2024 Aotearoa Festival of Architecture, this Pecha Kucha 20x20 event explores Ōtepoti Dunedin architecture, urban issues, culture, heritage and sustainability. Bringing together architects, artists, urban designers, heritage developers and others, in the quick-fire Pecha Kucha 20x20 format. Confirmed speakers include Ted Daniels, Aaron Hawkins, Peter Porteous, Jonathan Howard, Kitty Brown, Alex Gilks, Jason Ross, Nathan Parker and Amanda Shanley.

Venue: Dunedin Public Art Gallery / entry via DPAG upper carpark at 30 Moray Place, Dunedin

Time: Doors open 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. Free entry

Food & beverage; provided by Precinct Catering and the DPAG, with thanks to our sponsors Resene, APL & ITI Timspec

Registration not required.

Ted McCoy Lecture Series 2024 Ōtepoti Dunedin

Thursday 19 September. Doors open 6:00pm (drinks & canapés) for 6:30pm start.

Presented by Jeremy McLeod, director of award-winning Melbourne studio Breathe Architecture, this free lecture focuses on the role of the architect in housing. McLeod considers how the profession can use design as a weapon for good to build a better future by leading the way, instigating positive change in the creation of housing, and advocating for both the people and the planet.

Venue: Otago Polytechnic School of Architecture, Owheo Building, 115 Anzac Avenue

Click here to register your attendance

Building Tour of ACC Development

Friday 20 September, 4pm, Queens Gardens Site Entry (Behind the new DCC toilets)

Ted McCoy Lecture Series 2024 Tāhuna Queenstown

Friday 20 September. Doors open 6:00pm (drinks & canapés) for 6:30pm start.

Presented by Jeremy McLeod, director of award-winning Melbourne studio Breathe Architecture, this free lecture focuses on the role of the architect in housing. McLeod considers how the profession can use design as a weapon for good to build a better future by leading the way, instigating positive change in the creation of housing, and advocating for both the people and the planet.

Venue: Crowne Plaza, 93 Beach Street, central Queenstown

Click here to register your attendance

DJ TEO will be performing a 2 hour set after the lecture. Bring your best architectural dance moves and cut loose at Yonder. Register your attendance here.  

Simon Devitt Lecture

Monday 23 September, 5.30pm, School of Architecture, Otago Polytecnic

Public lecture by architectural photographer Simon Devitt, and also opening night & awards for the week long student architectural photography competition.

Further details coming soon!

Architecture + Women NZ movie screening 'Maurice and I'

Monday 23 September, 5.30pm - 9pm, Wānaka Cinema Paradiso

Join Architecture + Women NZ for a special screening of 'Maurice and I' in beautiful Wānaka, proudly sponsored by Warren and Mahoney.

As part of the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Aotearoa Festival of Architecture, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with professionals in the architecture and building industry. For just $10, enjoy an inspiring film, pre-movie nibbles, and great company. Drinks will also be available for purchase at the bar. Don’t miss out on this unique evening!

We're excited to partner with Warren and Mahoney, a practice that has been woven into the fabric of New Zealand architecture for the last 65 years. With many of our members being a part of the 50/50 gender balance within their practice, they continue to promote women into leadership roles both here and across the Tasman and consistently support the A+W mission.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the history of one of our home-grown practices and connect with others connected with A+W in the Wānaka area!

Get your tickets here. 

Otago Polytechnic Architectural Photography Competition & Exhibition

Open Now. Entries close Wednesday 4 September

Celebrating the vibrant creativity of photographers who have captured the essence of architectural brilliance this past year. Open to all amateur photographers. Click here for more information and entry requirements

Exhibition to be held from 16 – 22 September at 115 Anzac Avenue Dunedin