David Mitchell

Contributor Profile

David Mitchell is a director of Mitchell & Stout Architects, a lecturer and a writer of numerous books and articles. He wrote and presented the influential ‘80s television series about contemporary New Zealand architecture The Elegant Shed.

Occupation: Director

Website: Mitchell and Stout website

Opinion: Devonport’s Ryman development

News | Architect David Mitchell writes on the resource consent for the proposed Ryman retirement village development in Devonport.

A project remembered

Projects | In 1985 David Mitchell was commissioned to design a modest house in Muriwai. Thirty years on, he remembers the process.

Californian confidence

Review | David Mitchell reviews Auckland Art Gallery’s California Design, 1930–1965: Living in a Modern Way exhibition.

Crouching Kiwi, roaring dragon

Review | David Mitchell contrasts China’s attitude to housing with our own here in New Zealand.