This illustrated three-hour seminar explores the ideas of John Ruskin and William Morris: the return to craftsmanship, natural materials, and honest construction, and how these principles reshaped architecture and domestic life across a generation.

 

We then trace how these ideas travelled — from Glasgow to the Continent to America — before arriving in New Zealand, where local architects adapted them to our own materials, climate, and ways of living. Through historic images, plans, and architectural examples, you will learn to recognise the movement's key features and understand its part in shaping a distinctly local architectural identity.

 

Ideal for anyone interested in architecture, heritage, design, and the stories hidden in the buildings around us.

 

Growing up in Milan, the cultural scene was part of the day-to-day life! My interest in art and design has characterize all my life and my Italian Flair is always present in my concept work, either in residential design or in commercial project. I qualified as a quantity and Land Surveyor in Padua and as an Architect with a Master in Conservation of Heritage Buildings in Venice.

In Italy, I was initially involved in the renovation of many houses and historical buildings and I then moved to more contemporary residential and retail projects.

I have been a University Tutor, and I am currently involved in running several short courses and workshops. The aim of these short courses is to introduce students to history of design. 

  

We are pleased to extend a special 10% discount to Community Service Card and Gold Card holders. When enrolling, simply select the applicable discount option, and during checkout, enter your membership number to validate and apply the discount.