https://wellington.gen.nz/friends-of-futuna-charitable-trust+architecture Items tagged with Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust and Architecture. https://futunatrust.org.nz/tones-of-silence-futuna-chapel-in-black-white/ Experience Futuna Chapel through the dramatic lens of black-and-white photography in a special exhibition held inside this celebrated heritage space over three Saturday’s of the Wellington Heritage Festival; 31 October, 7 November and 14 November, with scheduled public talks bringing the images, stories, and architecture to life. Featuring the work of photographer John Grace, who […] futuna architecture exhibitions karori places art heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/tones-of-silence-futuna-chapel-in-black-white/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/tones-of-silence-futuna-chapel-public-talks/ Step inside Futuna Chapel for three captivating Sunday afternoon talks covering black-and-white photography, heritage architecture, and Aotearoa New Zealand’s built history, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm during the Futuna Exhibition. futuna architecture exhibitions karori places art heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/tones-of-silence-futuna-chapel-public-talks/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/glenn-murcutt-on-screen-two-landmark-documentaries-in-the-futuna-lecture-series-2026/ The Futuna Chapel Trust is delighted to present a special documentary screening programme as part of the Futuna Lecture Series 2026 and the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture. With the generous permission of documentary maker Catherine Hunter, audiences in Aotearoa New Zealand will have the rare opportunity to see two films she has written and directed […] futuna architecture lecture karori places events heritagebuildings localhistory Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/glenn-murcutt-on-screen-two-landmark-documentaries-in-the-futuna-lecture-series-2026/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/2026-futuna-lecture-series-announced-catherine-hunter-and-nick-sissons/ The Futuna Chapel Trust is delighted to announce the 2026 Futuna Lecture Series, presented as part of the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture. This year’s series will feature Australian documentary maker Catherine Hunter and Sydney-based architect and author Nick Sissons. Drawing on their long and close working relationships with acclaimed Australian architect Glenn Murcutt, the 2002 […] futuna architecture lecture karori places events heritagebuildings localhistory Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/2026-futuna-lecture-series-announced-catherine-hunter-and-nick-sissons/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/futuna-chapel-named-as-21st-most-beautiful-building-in-the-world/ Futuna Chapel has been honoured by Time Out magazine as the 21st most beautiful building in the world alongside the Taj Mahal and La Sagrada Familia. Featured in the global publication’s list, which showcases stunning architecture across 59 countries and 333 cities, Futuna Chapel is the only New Zealand building to be named. Its recognition […] futuna architecture karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/futuna-chapel-named-as-21st-most-beautiful-building-in-the-world/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/breathing-new-life-into-an-architectural-treasure/ Dr Peter Parkes shares his personal account of the work needed to reinstate Futuna Chapel to its former glory. Read Peter’s write up in Architecture Now magazine. futuna architecture karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/breathing-new-life-into-an-architectural-treasure/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-03-30T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/francis-kere-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 […] architecture lecture events futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/francis-kere-visit-reviews/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-09-19T00:00:00Z https://futunatrust.org.nz/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 […] futuna architecture karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/changing-of-the-guard-futuna-welcomes-new-patron/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-08-15T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.wpcomstaging.com/recordings-of-past-events/ We record lots of our great events held at Futuna Chapel – both lectures and concerts. Below are some of our recorded events. Michael Sullivan: Oct 2022 We were very pleased to have our very own homegrown architect Michael O’Sullivan of B/OS Architecture as the Futuna Guest Lecturer for 2022. Michael comes from a unique… Continue reading Recordings of Past Events futuna architecture karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:35:00 GMT https://futunatrust.wpcomstaging.com/recordings-of-past-events/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2023-11-03T00:35:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/recordings-of-past-events/ We record lots of our great events held at Futuna Chapel – both lectures and concerts. Below are some of our recorded events. Michael Sullivan: Oct 2022 We were very pleased to have our very own homegrown architect Michael O’Sullivan of B/OS Architecture as the Futuna Guest Lecturer for 2022. Michael comes from a unique… Continue reading Recordings of Past Events futuna architecture karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:35:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/recordings-of-past-events/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2023-11-03T00:35:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.wpcomstaging.com/support-for-our-events/ We are delighted to have been offered financial support by third-generation Wellington construction company L T McGuinness Ltd for forthcoming 2021 events at the chapel. They are supporting our Festival of Architecture and Wellington Heritage Week events. These will include talks on the creation of a virtual reality experience of a visit to the chapel,… Continue reading Support for our events architecture futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:45:51 GMT https://futunatrust.wpcomstaging.com/support-for-our-events/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2021-06-24T02:45:51Z