Tony van Raat

Contributor Profile

Tony is an associate professor and head of architecture at Unitec in Auckland. He is a member of the NZ Registered Architects Board and founder of the NZ Architectural Publications Trust.

Occupation: Professor and architecture writer

Location: Auckland

Remembering David Mitchell

People | In a special tribute, friends and colleagues remember the greatly admired architect and NZIA Gold Medallist David Mitchell.

Social pathways: UoA Science Centre

Projects | Architectus’ large and complex Science Centre is densely packed into the University of Auckland’s Grafton site.

NZIA 2004 Gold Medalist: Ian Athfield

People | In March 2004, Sir Ian Athfield talked about his career and the evolution of New Zealand’s most extraordinary house.

Social housing

Review | Tony van Raat tackles the challenges and possible solutions for achieving quality low-cost housing in New Zealand.

The University of Waikato Student Centre

Projects | Behind a dramatic screen of twisted metal ribbons, AECOM and Warren & Mahoney have created an open space for students.

MOTAT Aviation Display Hall

Projects | Studio Pacific’s hangar-like hall acknowledges the engineered-timber heritage of many of the machines housed within.

New public face for St Peter’s College

Projects | Clear thinking backs a resolved gymnasium designed by Architectus.