Plot Summary

Examines the practical philosophy, the achievements and frustrations of one of New Zealand's most lively and innovative architects, Ian Athfield. The film provides a portrait of the architect and his work both in New Zealand and his project to design housing for 140,000 squatters from the Tondo area of Manila in the Philippines, for which Athfield won an international competition in 1975.

Movie Details

Original Title
Architect Athfield
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Production Companies

New Zealand National Film Unit
NZBC