- “Some Elements of Architecture.” A no-commentary interlude of stone, wood and brick; patterns and colours, enclosed spaces, and people. 2. “Ways of Looking at Buildings.” Comments from assorted people upon high-rise and other buildings, old and new. 3. “Anxiety and Alternative.” Suggestions for new ways of preserving the uniqueness of our place, while building for our future. A comprehensive examination of New Zealand architecture - past, present and possible future.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010901
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Building materials
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Buildings - Conservation and restoration
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → High-rise apartment buildings - Social aspects
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - Human factors
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture and history
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture and society
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City planning - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Housing - Social aspects
History → Buildings - Conservation and restoration
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)