The Art of The Architect
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| The Art of The Architect | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Dean Cornish |
| Presented by | Peter Elliott |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Tina McLaren |
| Producer | Gavin Wood |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVNZ 1 |
| Release | 20 March – 8 May 2014 |
The Art of The Architect is a 2014 New Zealand television series about architecturally-designed building projects, and is similar in format to Grand Designs.[1] The New Zealand actor and narrator Peter Elliott presented the programme.[2] Elliott had previously studied art history and architecture, and worked as a designer.[1]
The series was originally intended to be recorded over an 18-month period, but building delays meant that it took more than four years.[1][3] The series was broadcast in 2014. Only one series was produced, as the broadcaster TVNZ declined to commission further episodes.[2] Grand Designs New Zealand, the local spinoff of the British programme, was first broadcast in 2015.
Each episode follows the progress of a single architectural project, with the presenter speaking with the architects, clients and the contractors. Projects profiled included domestic dwellings, a commercial building, and an educational venue. The final episode of the series surveyed three different projects.