Te Aro Exhibition

The Architectural Centre's exhibition “Te Aro Re-planned” completed its Auckland showing in the Art Gallery in mid-August. Attendance was below Wellington's total despite the fact that Auckland's redevelopment problem is just as serious as the Capital's. The dungeon-like character of the Gallery room was not a fitting setting for the bright drawings and models, even if it was for the paintings which it replaced.

More exhibitions are being planned for next year, but of a different kind.

Demonstration House

The next Summer School of the Architectural Centre, which now looks like becoming an annual affair, is to be the building by the students of a demonstration house. A site near the Karori tram terminus is already purchased. Details will follow in the next issue.

Students in Eruption

A general meeting of students of the School of Architecture in Auckland was held recently to discuss reasons for long-felt discontent. A vote of no-confidence in the teaching methods of the School and in its curriculum was passed unanimously. The reasons for student grievances have not been eradicated, but as a result of a combined staff-student meeting there is promise of reform. But it is doubtful whether much progress can be made even with a better curriculum without a reformed policy and the staff to carry it out.

Appointment

Mr. Gordon Wilson has been appointed Assistant Government Architect.