The Art of The Architect

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The Art of The Architect
Genre Documentary
Directed byDean Cornish
Presented by Peter Elliott
Country of originNew Zealand
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producerTina McLaren
ProducerGavin Wood
Running time45 minutes
Original release
NetworkTVNZ 1
ReleaseMarch 20, 2014 (2014-03-20)

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]

Contents

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

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

No.TitleLocationOriginal air dateViewers
1TBA 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]
2TBA 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]
3TBA 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]
4TBA 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]
5TBA 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]
6TBA 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]
7TBA 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]
8TBA 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]

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