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    • The hand of the architect — John Scott
      • For insights from the John Scott architectural archive, now held within the Alexander Turnbull Library collections, join the Friends of Turnbull Library for a talk by Nick Bevin, Futuna Chapel Trustee, as he delves into the life and work of one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most influential architects — John Scott (1924–1992). Nick chaired the […]

    • Francis Kéré visit – reviews
      • We are delighted with the impact that Francis Kéré’s recent lecture has had around the motu. Opening the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture in Auckland, then moving on to Christchurch and finally Wellington, the lectures have highlighted the value of architecture in ‘soothing societal ills’. In Architecture Now Shail Tiku wrote:“Kéré does not imagine architects as living in […]

    • Gift now to save the Chapel
      • As the restoration of the Chapel progresses and the aged roof tiles have been removed, it’s become clear that the extent of the deterioration to the existing plywood underneath is more significant than anticipated. A combination of leaking gutters, untreated plywood and previous installation faults means that large areas of rot have developed resulting in […]

    • 2025 Open Sundays Cancelled
      • Due to our Chapel restoration project and the disruption this is causing to both the interior and exterior of the Chapel, we have made a decision to cancel the remaining Open Sundays this year. We look forward to welcoming you back to Open Sundays in 2026.

    • Aotearoa Festival of Architecture 2025
      • Aotearoa New Zealand’s annual celebration of architecture is back and bigger than ever! Now taking place during the month of September, the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture – organised by Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects – is your chance to connect with architecture in your community. ⁠ Futuna Chapel is proud to be […]

    • ‘Three Joyful Houses’: 28 Sept 2025
      • As part of the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture 2025, Futuna Chapel is hosting an event focussing on three joyful houses, three families and three client stories about the commissioning, designing, building and living in homes designed by Ian Athfield. Spencer and Diane Logan will talk about the commissioning of their first new home (1974-78) – […]

    • ‘Tones of Silence’: Futuna Chapel in Black and White
      • In the ‘Tones of Silence’ Exhibition Futuna Chapel is explored through Black & White photography, taken with a vintage camera and lenses to give another way of viewing and experiencing the Chapel. This exhibition will explore the tones, textures, composition and forms of the Chapel in black and white with many shades of grey. Futuna […]

    • A tribute to David Kernohan
      • On Thursday 17 April we bid a sad farewell to one of our founding members and previous Chair of the Trust, David Kernohan who passed away suddenly at his home in Carterton. As a Trust we have shared many wonderful memories of David all of which have enabled us to deepen my appreciation for his […]

    • Tickets now available for 2025 Futuna Lecture Series
      • Futuna Chapel Trust is thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for the 2025 Futuna Lecture Series presentations by world leading architect Francis Kéré, laureate of the Pritzker Prize 2022 and Praemium Imperiale. Delivering three public lectures in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington throughout September this year, internationally acclaimed Kéré garnered critical praise from the […]

    • Changing of the Guard; Futuna welcomes new Patron
      • Futuna Chapel Trust has bid farewell to long-serving Patron Chris Cochran (FNZIA MNZM) who stepped down from his role earlier this month after eight years of steadfast support and visionary guidance. With an award-winning background in heritage conservation and architecture, Chris’s tenure as Patron has been pivotal in supporting the Chapel Trustees and to shaping […]

    • August Open Sunday Cancelled
      • While we await clearance from our contractors that the Chapel is free from asbestos we will unfortunately need to cancel our Open Sunday on 16 August. We look forward to inviting you back to enjoy the Chapel at our next Open Sunday on 7 September, 11am-3pm.

    • Futuna Lecture Series tickets now on sale!
      • Futuna Chapel Trust is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for the much anticipated Futuna Lecture Series 2025 featuring Pritzker Prize winner and Praemium Imperiale architect Francis Kéré. In association with the Glenn Murcutt Foundation Australia and the National Gallery Australia, Francis Kéré will deliver a trio of New Zealand lectures from… Continue reading Futuna Lecture Series tickets now on sale!

    • Replacing the Chapel roof
      • Futuna’s big news is that the Chapel roof is currently under repair and maintenance. This work is being undertaken by the Futuna Chapel Trust and involves repairing the Chapel roof and the coloured acrylic windows. The project is anticipated to take 9 months, but we are STILL OPEN. This work will resolve two issues: it… Continue reading Replacing the Chapel roof

    • Annual Open Day sees tours of Alington House and Futuna Chapel
      • Working together with the Wellington Branch of the NZIA and the owners, the Futuna Chapel Trust have organised six back-to-back tours of Alington House, a 1960’s heritage modernist building in Karori. A Heritage Place Category 1 building (HNZPT #7698), Alington House was designed by the late modernist architect Bill Alington for his family in 1962.… Continue reading Annual Open Day sees tours of Alington House and Futuna Chapel

    • Francis Kere to present Futuna Lecture Series 2025
      • It is with great pleasure and excitement that the Futuna Chapel Trust is able to announce that the Futuna Lecturer for the 2025 Futuna Lecture Series will be multi-award-winning architect, Francis Kéré. Laureate of the Pritzker Prize 2022 and Praemium Imperiale and widely recognized as one of the world’s leading architects, Francis Kéré will deliver… Continue reading Francis Kere to present Futuna Lecture Series 2025

    • Colours of Futuna Concert Series Returns
      • With sold-out performances last year, the Colours of Futuna concert series 2025 is gearing up to be a spine-tingling experience again this year with an exceptional lineup of talented musicians from Wellington and Christchurch ready woo audiences. The series will run from 6 April – 22 June this year with 11 concerts from a diverse… Continue reading Colours of Futuna Concert Series Returns

    • 2025 Italian Design Day ‘How to mend the fractures of humanity’
      • Join us for an inspiring presentation by AKAU and FIRST LIGHT Studio as part of the renowned 2025 Italian Design Day, Friday 21 March at Futuna Chapel. This lecture forms part of the celebration of International Italian Design Day, the theme being ‘community design’. https://ambwellington.esteri.it/en/news/dall_ambasciata/2025/02/ix-italian-design-day-in-new-zealand-19-21-march-2025/ All are welcome to attend this talk. Bookings essential on… Continue reading 2025 Italian Design Day ‘How to mend the fractures of humanity’

    • New trustee a well-known face in art conservation
      • Futuna Chapel Trust is thrilled to announce that internationally renowned art conservator, Carolina Izzo, has joined the Futuna Chapel Trust board of trustees. With over 40 years of experience in Art and Heritage Conservation in both Italy and New Zealand, Carolina describes her contribution to the field of art conservation and corresponding scientific research as a… Continue reading New trustee a well-known face in art conservation

    • School visit a memorable adventure
      • Forty children from local Karori school, St Theresa’s experienced a private tour of Futuna Chapel late last year when Chapel trustees Nick Bevin and David Marshall opened the doors for an adventure like no other. Accompanied by the school’s deputy head, Charles Perry, and art teacher, Gina Smith, the years four and five children visited… Continue reading School visit a memorable adventure

    • From the Archive: The Making of Futuna Exhibition
      • ON NOW!!! The Futuna Exhibition reveals the extent and significance of the collaboration of the Chapel architect John Scott and Chapel artist Jim Allen. This exhibition will, in words, drawings, images, sound and physical objects, explore the commissioning, architectural design, art works and the physical construction of this combination of masterworks. This work was… Continue reading From the Archive: The Making of Futuna Exhibition

    • Time for a (small) change
      • Changes are happening at Futuna Chapel with a new name and new people bringing in fresh ideas and abilities within the Chapel and beyond in 2024. What once was the ‘Friends of Futuna Chapel’ is now ‘Futuna Chapel Trust’ – that’s right, we’ve changed our name. Coinciding with the establishment of the Futuna Chapel Fund with Nikau… Continue reading Time for a (small) change

    • Halloween in Friend Street
      • Hundreds of ghosts, ghouls and witches flocked to Futuna Chapel this Halloween as Friend Street once again closed the road for an evening of scary, sugary fun. This was the first time the Chapel has opened its doors for Halloween with Chairman Nick Bevin dressed in black and dishing out sweets and an estimated 400… Continue reading Halloween in Friend Street

    • Holding a talk in a work of art
      • Architectural writer John Walsh wrote a review of our long history of Futuna Lectures, and in particular our 2023 lecture, ‘Designing better futures for Aotearoa New Zealand: He tirohanga Māori, a Māori perspective’, given by Hawkes Bay-based designers Jacob Scott and Karl Wixon. In their lecture, Jacob and Karl were advocating for Māori design principles… Continue reading Holding a talk in a work of art

    • From the Archive: The Making of Futuna Exhibition
      • The Futuna Exhibition reveals the extent and significance of the collaboration of the Chapel architect John Scott and Chapel artist Jim Allen. This exhibition will, in words, drawings, images, sound and physical objects, explore the commissioning, architectural design, art works and the physical construction of this combination of masterworks. This work was produced when John… Continue reading From the Archive: The Making of Futuna Exhibition

    • From the Archive: The Making of Futuna Exhibition
      • The Futuna Exhibition reveals the extent and significance of the collaboration of the Chapel architect John Scott and Chapel artist Jim Allen. This exhibition will, in words, drawings, images, sound and physical objects, explore the commissioning, architectural design, art works and the physical construction of this combination of masterworks. This work was produced when John… Continue reading From the Archive: The Making of Futuna Exhibition

    • Concert: Seeds of Hope by Kotaba Voices 22 Sept 2024
      • Sunday 22nd Sep 2024, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased from Humantix here. Join Kotaba Voices for an hour of truly inspiring community songs including traditional songs for other parts of the world, original songs by female community songs composers from different parts of the world including a song by our own… Continue reading Concert: Seeds of Hope by Kotaba Voices 22 Sept 2024

    • Tim Ross at Futuna 24 Sept 2024
      • Australian comedian, writer, television presenter, and professional architecture nerd Tim Ross is heading to New Zealand for a series of special shows, including at Futuna on 24 Sept 2024 @ 6.30pm. Acclaimed for his accessible way of talking about design, Tim has performed a variety of shows in architecturally significant buildings across Australia, Great Britain,… Continue reading Tim Ross at Futuna 24 Sept 2024

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