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Campus Unlimited finalists!

Update posted by Auckland Chapter on January 9, 2012

It seemed like only yesterday that we wrapped up Campus Unlimited: Open Design Ideas Competition for Christchurch! Our judges are beavering away going through the high-quality entries that were submitted for this timely ideas challenge.

New Years message from Tony Watkins

Update posted by Auckland Chapter on January 7, 2012

Fortunately, our young generation is still fortunate enough to be supported by legendary figures like Tony Watkins, one of the founders of International Architects Designers and Planners for Social Responsibility (ARC-PEACE), initiator of Agenda 21, and Peaceful Cities concept at the UN Habitat II Conference in Istanbul in 1996. We're kicking off 2012 with his powerful words of encouragement: From: Tony Watkins Date: 7 January 2012 16:21 Subject: Congratulations, and all the best for 2012. To: Architecture for Humanity Auckland Chapter

Sun Jan 1

2012 Monthly General Meeting Schedule

Chapter Event posted by Auckland Chapter on November 14, 2011

Auckland Chapter meets 1st weekday (TBD) of each month, from 6.00pm to 7.30pm in the city, except from December to January. Even if you are not a member of the Auckland Chapter, check out wicked projects and events we have on via Facebook here http://www.facebook.com/afhakl or follow our tweets @AfhAuckland and if it sounds like you, feel free to pop in and say hi. We are always looking for new folks to help out on our ever expanding projects!

November Update: AFH AKL wins the October Microfund!

Update posted by Auckland Chapter on November 10, 2011

Final update from the Auckland team for 2011 - What a year it's been! After an eventful 2011, it's time for some reflection, hugs, reminiscing, stretching, relaxing, pat on the back, reframing, and most importantly, planning for 2012! Some of the highlights of 2011 - Build Back Christchurch Fundraiser - Lego reconstruction of Chch cathedral - Imogen Heap Benefit Concert for Chch - Jack Black "School of Rock" Guitar Auction - Partnership with Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti & White Elephant Trust - Cameron Sinclair TEDxEqChCh

Wed Nov 2

AFH-AKL End of Year Chinwag

Chapter Event posted by Auckland Chapter on October 31, 2011

Dear Humanitarians, After an eventful 2011, it's time for some reflection, hugs, reminiscing, stretching, relaxing, pat on the back, reframing, and most importantly, planning for 2012! Do join us for an end of year chinwag over drinks and nibbles! See the attached invitation for details. Warm regards, Jen & Alex

October Update: Launch of Campus Unlimited

Update posted by Auckland Chapter on October 11, 2011

Campus Unlimited: International Design Ideas Competition The tragic earthquake in Christchurch earlier this year rendered the downtown inoperable. With 40% of building in the central business district set for demolition the face of the city will be changed forever. At the heart of the city lay the campus of the Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti(UPT).

Chur Chur: Stories from the Christchurch Earthquake

Update posted by Auckland Chapter on September 13, 2011

Thanks to the generous support of Freerange Press - and a handful of creative co-operatives headed by Barnaby Bennett - we have a neat publication containing compelling, informative, if sometimes quirky, anecdotes about the Christchurch earthquake, straight from the source: local Canterburians. Here is the <a href="http://bit.ly/r8g2OK">link</a> to the review from Cross Section: New Zealand Institute of Architect's publication, and what John had to say about the neat little book:

August Update

Update posted by Auckland Chapter on August 18, 2011

If you would like to get involved in any of the projects mentioned below, just contact us and we will see you at our next meeting! Campus Unlimited - Open Ideas Competition for Christchurch

Unlimited Workshop Videos Up

Update posted by Bobby Shen on July 25, 2011

Two Unlimited students explaining some of their imaginative spatial concepts with Janice and Sunny (AFH Auckland) offering examples and sharing their architectural knowledge to develop their ideas.