Tag Archives: Architecture

Dunedin Cenotaph’s that might have been

Posted on March 16, 2020 by esotericnz

A picture of the accepted plan for the cenotaph, featuring frescoes and bronze figures that were not included in the final design due to a lack of funds. Some notes from the judge of the competition held to pick the … Continue reading →

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House of Dreams

Posted on June 5, 2017 by esotericnz

HOUSE OF DREAMS. NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME LXVII, ISSUE 20484, 8 FEBRUARY 1930, SUPPLEMENT https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19300208.2.178.45.2?query=lares%20shrine With thanks to the National Library of New Zealand

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Maori Prophet and Temple

Posted on October 3, 2016 by esotericnz

Tūhoe prophet, Rua Kēnana Hepetipa, and his temple, 1908.

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Concept for a “processional way” for new Auckland war memorial

Posted on August 8, 2016 by esotericnz

The project will see a “processional way” built down the grassy bank in front of the Auckland War Memorial Museum to Domain Drive. Photo / Supplied New war memorial designs questioned (Jan 9, 2016) Outside of this blogs usual chronological concerns … Continue reading →

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