Andrew Patterson (architect)
Andrew James Campbell Patterson (born 12 June 1960) is an Auckland, New Zealand-based architect.
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Born | Waikato | 12 June 1960
Nationality | New Zealander |
Education | Kings College, Auckland; School of Architecture, University of Auckland |
Occupation | Architect |
Known for | Patterson Associates, formed 1990 |
Early life and education
Born in the Waikato region, Patterson claims to be from a family of four generations of professionals, lawyers and doctors.[1]
Patterson completed a Bachelor of Architecture degree at The University of Auckland in 1984 and started his own practice in 1986.[2]
Career
Patterson Associates designed the Len Lye Centre, which is part of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth. The centre opened in 2015 to show the works of influential kinetic sculpture Len Lye.[3]
The Geyser building, in Auckland, is the recipient of New Zealand's only 6 Green Star rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council.[4][5]
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Patterson Associates's MaiMai House was one of 16 finalists in the "private homes" category of the 2nd annual World Architecture Festival in 2009.[6]
Patterson is Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects (FNZIA).[7] In 2017 Patterson was awarded the FNZIA's Gold Medal.[8] He is the director of Patterson Associates.[2]
Patterson has advocated for greater use of indigenous New Zealand stories and symbols in the design of public buildings.[9]
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Personal life
On the morning of the 27th of May 2015, Patterson was leaving his home on his Porsche SUV and suspected he hit a road cone, which happened to be cyclist Peter Redmond. Redmond suffered multiple rib fractures and abrasions, a dislocated knee, and a lacerated liver.[10] He remained hospitalised for weeks, underwent multiple surgeries and was likely to remain partially disabled or undergo further surgeries, the court heard.[11][12]
Charged with careless driving causing injury, Patterson initially pleaded not guilty before changing his plea to guilty after a court adjournment.[13] Judge Evangelos Thomas ordered Patterson to pay NZD$3000 in emotional harm reparations, in addition to "significant" payments he'd already made, and barred him from driving for six months.[12]
References
- Walsh, John. "Andrew Patterson, Gold Medal interview". NZ Institute of Architects. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- "Pattersons Associates Architects". Homes to Love. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- Harvey, Justine (28 July 2015). "The sculptural Len Lye Centre by Patterson Associates has opened its doors". Architecture Australia. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- "'World leading' Geyser building gets 6 Green Star Built tick from NZ Green Building Council" (Press release). New Zealand Green Building Council. 24 June 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- Dickens, Stephen. "Geyser building". Architecture Now. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- "NZ designs among world's best". Stuff.co.nz. 31 January 2009. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- "NZIA Fellows". New Zealand Institute of Architects. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- "2017 Gold Medal: Andrew Patterson". New Zealand Institute of Architects. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- "Why we should stop getting Aussies to design our buildings". Idealog. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
- "Cyclist lucky to be alive". NZ Herald. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- "Cyclist pinned under SUV crushed". NZ Herald. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- Dennett, Kelly (24 November 2015). "Top Auckland architect fined for hitting cyclist". Stuff. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- "Top architect pleads guilty". NZ Herald. Retrieved 12 September 2022.