The Art of The Architect

2010s New Zealand television programme

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| 20 March (2014-03-20) –
8 May 2014 (2014-05-08)

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 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

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Each 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

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1| TBA| Auckland| 20 March 2014 (2014-03-20)| N/A

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 (2014-03-27)| N/A

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 (2014-04-03)| N/A

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 (2014-04-10)| N/A

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 (2014-04-17)| N/A

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 (2014-04-24)| N/A

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 (2014-05-01)| N/A

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 (2014-05-08)| N/A

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

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1. ^ 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.
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ "The Art of the Architect". nzonscreen.com. NZ On Screen. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
4. ^ 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.

## External links

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* The Art of The Architect at IMDb
* TVNZ+ The Art of The Architect

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