Architect Athfield

(en)

1977

54m

Documentary

Overview: 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.

Status: Released

Release date: January 1, 1977

Countries of origin: New Zealand,

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Production companies

New Zealand National Film Unit

NZBC

Top Cast

Sam Neill

as Narrator

Ian Athfield

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