Scala Seminar Series
Hosted by the Departments of Landscape Architecture & Architecture
Unitec Institute of Technology
invites you to bring your lunch and attend a free public seminar on Thursday 21st May, 2015, 12.30-1.30pm
Modernity & Tradition: Architectural practice reflecting the cultural ethos by
Jaffer AA Khan
Architect & founder Jaff Design Studio, India. PhD student RMIT, Melb.
Jaff Design Studio was established in 1985 in India. While
grounded in modern architecture, the practice finds a balance
between the basic principles and strong influence of the cultural
ethos of India. A large National Centre for Arts, New Delhi designed
in 1986 was an experiment understanding these principles and the
essence of culture. The end result is a “Yantra” which represents
an ever-expanding universe. This simple mathematical diagram
represents cosmic relationship with life. The central focus of Yantra
is “Bindu” which encompasses the energies that possess both
positive and negative characteristics. The five elements of nature
fuse to possess this energy which can manifest in architecture
which will reflect this spirit and essence through creation of space.
Jaffer AA Khan is an award-winning architect, writer and critic who
practices in India, studies in Melbourne and is currently teaching
at Unitec, Department of Architecture. His seminar will discuss his
work and philosophies.
Photo: Proposed Holocaust Museum in Srilanka
CPD:
NZILA CPD 0.5 points (category 3d). NZRAB CPD 10 pts (register
to sign at seminar). ADNZ CPD 2 points. For further seminar
information or to join mailing list contact [email protected]
Work Experience points available for attending BLA students (10)
Directions:
Building 1, Room 2075 (Lecture Theatre 1, level 2) Unitec Institute of Technology, Entry
1, Carrington Rd, Mt Albert. Parking adjacent to Entry 1, around Bdg 1 or behind Bd 12. Refer
campus map www.unitec.ac.nz/aboutus/campuses-and-maps/maps/maps.cfm & room location
map www.unitec.ac.nz/sites/default/files/public/documents/unitec_buildingone_floorplan.pdf
Scala Seminar Series
Hosted by the Departments of Landscape Architecture & Architecture
Unitec Institute of Technology
invites you to bring your lunch and attend a free public seminar on Thursday 7th May, 2015, 12.30-1.30pm
Unitec Campus History: Notions of Therapy by
Penny Cliffin
Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, Unitec Institute of Technology
The Unitec campus at Mt Albert has many chapters in its history.
In this presentation, which is based on a paper given at the
Society of Architectural Historians of Australia and New Zealand
(SAHANZ) conference in 2014, Penny will chart the history of the
Unitec campus. This history spans from lowland forest to farm to
lunatic asylum to educational institute, and beyond, in considering
current development proposals. Her central question is, can we
still interpret the campus today as a therapeutic environment, albeit
different from the one planned for the asylum patients of the 19th
century?
Penny has carried out a number of research projects on the
landscape of the Unitec campus, especially the extensive tree
collection that she has championed to be included as a significant
city arboretum.
CPD:
NZILA CPD 0.5 points (category 3d). NZRAB CPD 10 pts (register
to sign at seminar). ADNZ CPD 2 points. For further seminar
information or to join mailing list contact [email protected]
Work Experience points available for attending BLA students (10)
Directions:
Building 1, Room 2075 (Lecture Theatre 1, level 2) Unitec Institute of Technology, Entry
1, Carrington Rd, Mt Albert. Parking adjacent to Entry 1, around Bdg 1 or behind Bd 12. Refer
campus map www.unitec.ac.nz/aboutus/campuses-and-maps/maps/maps.cfm & room location
map www.unitec.ac.nz/sites/default/files/public/documents/unitec_buildingone_floorplan.pdf