Architect Athfield

Architect Athfield 1977 Directed by Sam Neill

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.

Countries New Zealand , USA

Production Country New Zealand

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies New Zealand National Film Unit , NZBC

Release Date 1 January 1977

54 mins