Notable speaking lineup for Sir Ian Athfield's memorial

Notable speaking lineup for Sir Ian Athfield's memorial service

A civic commemoration of the life and work of architect Sir Ian Athfield will be held in Wellington tomorrow (Sunday 1 February), at3pm.

The event, featuring tributes from people who knew Sir Ian well, will be held in Civic Square, weather permitting. If it is raining, the commemoration will be held in City Gallery. All are welcome.

Sir Ian, who was one of the most singular architects in New Zealand over the past half century, died in Wellington on 16 January. His funeral, which was attended by family and close friends, took place last Friday at his Khandallah home.

Three of Sir Ian’s most significant projects – Civic Square, Wellington Central Library and the Wellington waterfront – will form the backdrop to the memorial event.

Among speakers scheduled to take part in the event are members of Ath’s family and his firm, Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, Sam Neill, Gordon Moller, Roger Walker, Dr Julia Gatley, Shonagh Kenderdine, Megan Wraight, Stephen Franks and Christina Mackay.

There’ll also be music and video tributes and an exhibition in the City Gallery.

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