For the information of those who may be interested, as it is not very often that we have materials published on New Zealand Architecture. Wendy Garvey Architecture Librarian Architecture Library Te Herenga Whaihanga University of Auckland Private Bag 92019 Auckland New Zealand -----Original Message----- From: John Balasoglou [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 5:53 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: New Zealand Architecture Book NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECTURE BOOKS It is with immense pleasure that we would like to offer you these four new books, all written and researched by New Zealanders. This does not happen as often as it should and we hope you support them in the usual manner. Guide to Central Auckland Architecture by Errol Haarhoff - NZ$39.95 112 pages, 25.5 x 13.5 cm, black & white, paperback Published by Balasoglou Books A long time coming, this is the first guidebook ever published on Auckland architecture in 150 years of its existence. It has been exceptionally well received by everyone who has seen it. In an easy-to-carry form it features 85 of Auckland's most respected commercial, civic, public and university buildings. Buildings covered are from Auckland's earliest time such as the Albert Barracks Wall in the early 1880s right up to the present represented by the award winning St Peter's College by Architectus. Each building receives a full-page; one black & white photograph and text. All pages are indexed and referenced to a map so that readers can easily identify where the buildings are located. Auckland's two Schools of Architecture - Auckland University and Unitec, collated the information for the book. The text has been thoroughly researched and written by Errol Haarhoff, Head of School, University of Auckland, School of Architecture. This an absolute must for everyone who is interested in New Zealand architecture. It is a great gift, ideal for your glove compartment and an essential addition to your library Moments of Resistance by Mark Taylor, Julienna Preston, Andrew Charleson - NZ$30.00 101 pages, 20 x 21.5 cm, black & white, paperback Published by Archadia Press, Nov 2002 This is a beautifully put together little book that promises to make a valuable contribution to architecture in New Zealand. Co-authored by Mark Taylor, Julienna Preston and Andrew Charleson of Victoria University of Wellington (with essays by Gervork Hartoonian and Michael Ostwald), work in this volume announces a project of resistance pertinent to a post-colonial situation. The work presents a double-edged strategy: it revisits the tradition of modern architecture with the contingencies of a given text and yet, unlike the postmodernists of the 1980s, the work underlines the tectonic potentialities of that same tradition. Grafting local construction techniques onto the body of a transplanted modern architecture, the project outlined in this book responds to the call for the preservation of cultural heritage in Wellington, where contemporary buildings have been embellished in the language of the so-called 'International Style.' Seismically upgrading buildings that are at the risk of earthquake attack, the fine drawings, models and essays in the book describe the thematic of a critical practice. Their work touches on and addresses cultural and political conditions brought to the surface by post-colonial conditions. Piglet the Great of Karaka Bay by Tony Watkins - $25.00 40 pages, 260 x 200 mm, paperback. Published by Balasoglou Books While not strictly an architecture book, it is a gem all architects must buy for their children, grandchildren, nieces & nephews, godchildren and even just to have in your collection. Piglet the Great includes 33 full colour photographs of Karaka Bay and Piglet. The text is by Tony Watkins, an architect, urban planner and lecturer at the School of Architecture, the University of Auckland, and the owner of Piglet. Children will enjoy the photographs and story in this book, while academics and parents will enjoy its sub-plot of sustainability. Environmentalists will enjoy the book for its celebration of New Zealand vernacular. Piglet is New Zealand's best known pig. She has made numerous television appearances and graced the front page of both the New Zealand Herald and Sunday Star Times. She is also well known internationally and has appeared on television in Japan, Australia, USA and Asia. This is delightful book that will have strong appeal for children and adults. Lighting by Design by Christopher Cuttle - $204.95 212 pages, 190 x 255 mm, hardback. Published by Architectural Press This is an extremely interesting book, written by Chris Cuttle, senior lecturer in architectural technology, School of Architecture, University of Auckland. It is a practical guide structured around a new theoretical approach to the design of lighting for architectural spaces.Architects and students will benefit from his holistic approach to the lighting process, combining technical information with a distinctive design theory. Cuttle begins with the development of observational skills, leading to the ability to visualise architectural spaces in light. The final stage of realising the lighting concept involves application of calculational procedures to develop a technical lighting specification. The text includes practical advice on meeting design specifications and contractual obligations. This is a technical book, not a picture one but for those who take lighting seriously, and as a science, it is essential. It has been a huge seller overseas and the first print-run has been sold out, so expect some delays in delivery. We are very pleased to have so many new books from New Zealand on architecture. As usual you can email back your order with contact details. We send the book, post-free anywhere in New Zealand and you pay by cheque (or WE NOW TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD). John Balasoglou Aalto Books Ph 09 376 9086 Fax 09 376 9087 [log in to unmask] PO Box 113 -136 Newmarket Auckland __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org//membership.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner (Kerri Scannell) at: [log in to unmask]