Tony Watkins

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Tony Watkins
Born
L. Anthony Watkins

1938 (age 85–86)
Auckland, New Zealand
Alma mater University of Auckland
OccupationArchitect
Awards2019 Presidents Award of the New Zealand Institute of Architects

L Anthony Watkins (born 1938) is an architect, planner, and urban designer, author and activist from New Zealand. He is emeritus professor of architecture at the University of Auckland, and a specialist in vernacular architecture. [1]

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Early life

Watkins was born in 1938. He grew up in Papatoetoe, and was educated at St Peter's College, Auckland. [2]

Career

Watkins' focus is environmental and sustainable agriculture, and during his career he has participated in United Nations environmental conferences including Habitat II. [3] [4] He has been an advocate for the concept of kaitiakitanga in design and planning. [3] He was a founder of International Architects Designers and Planners for Social Responsibility. [5]

In 2012 Watkins published Thinking It Through, an collection of articles about architecture he had previously published in a home design magazine. The collection was illustrated with photos by Haruhiko Sameshima. [6] [1] The New Zealand Listener noted that his writing was informed by the idea that "architecture is inextricably linked to power" and said the book featured "telling observations" about New Zealand architecture. [1]

In 2019 Watkins was honoured with the Presidents Award of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. [7] [8] The award citation stated that Watkins occupied "a unique place in New Zealand architecture" with "a tireless commitment to engaging with the public about architecture and reminding the profession of its societal and ethical responsibilities" including ecological protection and humane city planning. [9]

His self-built house at Karaka Bay is a prominent example of New Zealand vernacular architecture. [1] [8] [10]

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 John Walsh, "More than bricks and mortar: The writings of an anarchic presence in the world of architecture," The New Zealand Listener, 11 April 2013.
  2. ↑ St Peter's College Magazine 1961, p. 87; St Peter's College Magazine 1967, p. 77
  3. 1 2 Warne, Kennedy (14 October 2017). "It's what you might call architecture-tanga". E-Tangata. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  4. ↑ "A State of New Zealand Report for UN Habitat III" (PDF). The University of Auckland. 10 October 2016. p. 13. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  5. ↑ "50. Tony Watkins". Cultural Icons. The Depot. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "Thinking it through / Tony Watkins; with photographs by Haruhiko Sameshima". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  7. ↑ Gibson, Anne (10 November 2019). "Designing the new face of NZ". Herald on Sunday. p. A17. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Bookmarks: Tony Watkins". Radio New Zealand. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  9. ↑ New Zealand Institute of Architects Presidents Award, 2019 (Retrieved 28 September 2023)
  10. ↑ Warne, Kennedy (November–December 2014). "Celebrating the human house". New Zealand Geographic. No. 124. Retrieved 7 May 2024.

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