Architect Athfield

1977 | 54 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Architect Athfield
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1977

  • DirectingSam Neill
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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