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Andrew Patterson
Born (1960-06-12) 12 June 1960 (age 64)
Waikato
NationalityNew Zealander
EducationKings College, Auckland; School of Architecture, University of Auckland
OccupationArchitect
Known forPatterson Associates, formed 1990
Stainless steel exterior of the Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Concrete interior of the Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth, New Zealand

Andrew Patterson (born 12 June 1960) is a New Zealand Architect and director of Patterson Associates, based in Auckland, New Zealand. Born in the Waikato region, Patterson completed a Bachelor of Architecture degree at The University of Auckland in 1984 and started his own practice at age 26.

The Geyser building, in Auckland is the recipient of New Zealand’s only 6 Green Star (rating).[1] Other notable building projects include The Lodge at Kinloch Club [2] awarded the Sir Miles Warren Award for Commercial Architecture and the National Hospitality and Retail Award by the New Zealand Institute of Architects the Michael Hill Golf Clubhouse in Queenstown the Mai Mai House [3] the New Zealand pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Len Lye centre in New Plymouth which was opened in 2015. In 1988 Patterson represented New Zealand at the New Breed Architectural Exhibition in Sydney and received his first National Award for Architecture. He is Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects (FNZIA).[4]

In 2017 Patterson was awarded New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal, presented to a single architect each year who makes an outstanding contribution to the practice of architecture, which is demonstrated through a consistently high-quality body of work over a period of time. The citation notes that his practice’s portfolio is replete with distinctive projects. Patterson buildings do not just assert their difference against the designs of the architect’s peers; they are also highly differentiated from each other. Also, that unusually for a New Zealand architect, Andrew is not reticent about proclaiming his ambition and ability, or sharing his metaphorical excursions. [5] [6] Andrew Barrie, Professor of Design at the School of Architecture and Planning University of Auckland says that Patterson's not needing to fit on or conform gives him a freedom expressed in his eye for materiality, space and light which drives his ability to produce buildings which connect internationally. [7] Patterson is the youngest architect to receive this award. [8]


Architectural philosophy

Patterson says his architectural philosophy is an extension of the surrounding physical ecology, that is underpinned by the Māori belief that people are a natural off spring of the land and sky.[9] [10]

This philosophy rejects traditional western distinctions between natural and man made environments.[11][12] Patterson has been vocal in pushing for greater use of indigenous New Zealand stories and symbols in the design of public buildings.[13] The Geyser building is an example in which [14] Patterson uses a pattern derived from the tassles of the korowai or traditional Māori cloak on the façade.[15] His interest in Māori culture is also evident in the Anvil building which used "cloud forms as conceptual drivers" relating to the Māori creation myth of Ranginui and Papatuanuku.[16] In referencing Māori structures; Patterson’s buildings are often regarded as ‘identities,’ incorporating Māori history and mythology, and especially Pacific pattern language, to express their relationship with local culture and with the land in particular.[17] Often, the buildings burrow in, as is the case with two Queenstown projects, AJ Hackett Bungy (2002) and The Michael Hill Golf Clubhouse (2008). Digging in, Patterson notes, is not a foreign concept in this country; Māori were sculpting the earth in Aotearoa for centuries before the Europeans turned up. [18]

Len Lye Centre

The Len Lye Centre, an extension of the Govett Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth, New Zealand was opened on 25 July 2015. Len Lye (5 July 1901 – 15 May 1980), was a Christchurch born, New Zealand artist known primarily for his experimental films and kinetic sculpture. This is the first gallery in New Zealand to be dedicated to a single artist.[19] Patterson Associates developed the design using patterns in the ecology of the project’s environments to drive design elements. [20] The folded surface reflects and refracts its surroundings which draws parallels with the work of the late artist who is also well known for his kinetic sculptures, many of which move or bend with tiny variations in air flow. The building is clad with locally sourced stainless steel. Stainless steel was Len Lye’s preferred sculptural material. [21] [22] The buildings most obvious ‘feature’ its reflective stainless steel colonnade which has been generated as an extruded Polynesia koru pattern (linked to Māori design) that encircles the whole centre.[23] Gaps between the folds in the facade allow a controlled amount of light through. [24] The building’s facade has become the backdrop for many of the regions selfie photographs. The glossiness of the material noted to confuse modern cameras auto focusing mechanisms. [25] The constraints of the architecture have been criticised as only four Len Lye sculptures can be shown at one time. [26]


Notable projects

  • Paoneone House 2017
  • The Lodge at Kinloch Club (2017)
  • Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth (2015)
  • Christchurch Botanic Garden Centre, Christchurch (2014)
  • Scrubby Bay House, Banks Peninsula (2014)
  • Geyser, Auckland (2012)
  • Frankfurt Book Fair Pavilion, Frankfurt (2012)
  • Seascape Retreat, Banks Peninsula (2011)
  • Anvil Building, Auckland (2011)
  • Local Rock House, Waiheke Island, Auckland (2011)
  • Parihoa House, Auckland (2009)
  • The Michael Hill Clubhouse, Arrowtown (2008)
  • Mai Mai House, Auckland (2008)
  • Cumulus, Auckland (2003)
  • D72, Auckland (1996)
  • Knight-Klisser House, Auckland (1992)
  • Axis Building, Auckland (1991)

Awards

  • NZIA Gold Medal 2017;
  • NZIA Sir Miles Warren Award for Commercial Architecture (The Lodge at Kinloch Club) 2017;
  • NZIA National Award for Architecture Hospitality and Retail (The Lodge at Kinloch Club) 2017;
  • NZIA National Award for Architecture (Paoneone House) 2017;
  • World Architecture Awards finalist (Len Lye centre) 2016;
  • Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Auckland 2013;
  • Supreme Award, NZ Interior Awards (NZ pavilion Frankfurt Book Fair) 2013;
  • 21 for 21 Award, World Architecture News, 2011;
  • NZIA Architecture Award (Local Rock House), 2011;
  • World Architecture Festival Shortlist (Sports & Leisure) 2008 and World Architecture Festival Shortlist (Houses) 2008;
  • NZIA National and Supreme award for architecture (Hills Golf Clubhouse), 2008;
  • NZIA National Award for Architecture (Mai Mai House), 2008;
  • NZIA National Award for Architecture (AJ Hackett Bungy Visitor Centre), 2008;
  • NZIA Award for Architecture (Stratus), 2005;
  • NZIA Supreme Award for Architecture (Cumulus), 2003;
  • NZIA Award for Architecture (Site 3), 2002


References

  1. ^ "Geyser Building New Zealand Green Building Council". New Zealand Green Building Council.
  2. ^ "2017 Sir Miles Warren Award for Commercial Architecture". Architecturenow.co.nz.
  3. ^ "NZ designs among worlds best". Stuff.co.nz.
  4. ^ "NZIA fellow". NZIA.
  5. ^ "NZIA Gold Medal". NZIA.
  6. ^ "NZIA Gold Medal". NZIA.
  7. ^ "NZIA Gold Medal". Architecture Now.
  8. ^ "NZIA Gold Medal". NZIA.
  9. ^ "Individual Happiness". World Architecture News 2011.
  10. ^ "Maori culture". New Zealand.com.
  11. ^ "Ted Talks Andrew Patterson". You Tube.
  12. ^ "NZIA Awards". NZIA.
  13. ^ "Why we should stop getting Aussies to design our buildings". Idealog.
  14. ^ "Geyser Building". Architecture Now.
  15. ^ "Geyser Building, Architecture Now". Architecture Now.
  16. ^ "Anvil Building". Architecture Now.
  17. ^ "NZIA Gold Medal". NZIA.
  18. ^ "NZIA Gold Medal". NZIA.
  19. ^ "Len Lye the man behind the art". Taranaki Daily News.
  20. ^ "len-lye centre". e-architect.
  21. ^ "Pattersons Associates Len Lye Museum New Zealand Folded Mirrored Facade". Dezeen.
  22. ^ "Govett Brewster Art Gallery Re-opens with permanent home for Len Lye". Art Daily.
  23. ^ "Maori design a key influence on Len Lye Centre". Radio NZ.
  24. ^ "Pattersons Associates Len Lye Museum New Zealand Folded Mirrored Facade". Dezeen.
  25. ^ "The Re-aunching of Len Lye". Architectureau.
  26. ^ "Only big enough to show four sculptures at one time". Taranaki Daily News.
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