ARCHITECTURAL STUDENTS

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18682, 4 May 1926, Page 2

ARCHITECTURAL STUDENTS

-'-—-♦ ■ ■ MEETING OF ASSOCIATION. ' The monthly-meeting of the Architectural Students' Association was held on Saturday in the Institute's room, Mr C. H. Saycrs presiding. The designs for the monthly design competition -were criticised by the assessor, Mr M. J. Guthrie. The senior competition, '"A Petrol-Filling Station," is a subject which is receiving a good deal of public attention at the present time. The drawings on the whole were creditable, and showed much study and thought,, and from the architectural point of view possessed a charm which is lacking in most of the petrol stations of Chnstchurch. The speaker deplored the fact that so many in and around the City were lacking in beauty; in some cases old stables and sheds were being utilised. The drawings in the junior competition, "A Bay Window," were a credit to the junior students. They, showed careful study, and well-thought-out constructional details. He warmly congratulated both sections on the drawings submitted. : A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Guthrie for his interest in the welfare of the students. The results of the competition were:— Senior—V. R. J. Hean 1, C. H. Sayers 2. Junior—E. C. Jackson 1, E. Dowling 2. . The appointment of photographer to the Association was referred to, and Mr Jackson consented to fill the vacancy. His offer was received and accepted with the Association's thanks. Mr V. R. J. Hean moved: "That the Association considers the advisability of holding a debate on architectural lines." As they would be conducive to architectural study, in additiou to being valuable training in public speaking, the chairman also was of the opinion that if architects were competent to give lectures and addresses in matters of public interest, the architectural profession would receiva more public recognition, The motion was carried.