Auckland Architectural Students’ Association.

Progress, Volume XVI, Issue 10, 1 June 1921, Page 225

Auckland Architectural Students’ Association.

It is gratifymg to learn that the Auckland Architectural Association is again active. This very useful body of young architects was originally formed in 1913. In the beginning the Association had only a handful of members, but as soon as other students realised the good work these few were doing the ranks rapidly grew, and for a number of years very good progress was made. During the period of the war the ranks were sadly depleted, and activities dwindled accordingly. In the present period of reconstruction the Association has started afresh, and at a general meeting of Auckland students, held in April, it was unanimously decided to form a vigorous body. A new set of rules was adopted, and is now in the printers’ hands. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—

Patron : Mr. W- H. Grimmer.

President : Mr. Carter.

Vice-President (also Secretary and Treasurer):

Mr. Kissling.

And a Committee of five:

As Honorary Members a number of practicing architects were elected.

The name of the body was changed to the Auckland Architectural Association.

This year’s proceedings were opened with a paper by the President, Mr. Gummer (who is really the father or elder brother of the Association, and to whom members owe no little depth of gratitude for his generous interest), the subject being, “The Education of the Architect, the Student and the Public.’' The paper was full of interest, and was keenly listened to by about 15 members. On Monday, May 9th, an esquisse, set by Mr. M. K. Draffin, was begun. The subject, “ A Music Pavilion,” was commenced on this night, and took three nights to complete, being judged on Friday, May 25th. Fourteen members were at work on the subject—a number of competitors which in itself augurs well for the future of the Association.

The Association now consists of over 20 members, with the prospect of many more joining its ranks, and we hope that students in other centres who have no Student Clubs will see their way to forming one.

The Secretary (Mr. Trevor G. Kissling, c/o Mr. Daniel B. Paterson, 23 Shortland Street) will be only too pleased to send a copy of the Association’s rules or any other information to persons interested.