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Peter George Norton architectural drawings and papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS -Archives-Arch -2016/3

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of architectural drawings relating to five projects by Peter George Norton, and a file including periodicals with articles relating to his career and specific projects. The material was selected by Norton specifically for inclusion in the Architecture Archive.

Dates

  • 1973 - 1995

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Not restricted.

Biographical / Historical

Peter George Norton (1942- ) completed a Diploma in Architecture in 1966 at the University of Auckland. After five years in Europe he returned to New Zealand and started his own architectural practice, Environmental Design Ltd. He is well known for his 'pole house' designs which use treated timber building poles as a frame. This construction method is considered to be particularly suitable for building on difficult sites.

Extent

32 Sheets (32 sheets, 1 file)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Project drawings are arranged by project number.

Physical Location

Access by appointment only due to storage location.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Peter Norton in 2012.

Title
Inventory of Peter George Norton architectural drawings and papers, 1973-1995.
Status
Completed
Author
Sarah Cox
Date
September, 2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Architecture Archive, University of Auckland Repository

Contact:
General Library
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand