AFTER THE WAR

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20490, 26 February 1941, Page 4

AFTER THE WAR

BUILDING NEEDS SHARE OF ARCHITECTS “British statesmen have predicted the inauguration of a new social order after the war and a better distribution of the benefits of democratic civilisation, and there can be no doubt that the architect’s part will be one of ever-increasing importance and responsibility," said Mr. J. M: Dawson, president of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, at the annual meeting in Auckland. “In this new post-war order, the architect’s services will be required in making up the leeway in the construction of the various types of commercial and industrial buildings,” Mr. Dawson continued, “but his main contribution to the social welfare .and happiness of the community will be in the design of homes for owner occupation. “There can be little doubt that one of the greatest influences for good citizenship is the contentment and pride that comes of owning a home or the prospect of one day owning a home. It is gratifying to know that an ever-increasing number of homebuilders are recognising the advantages of engaging architectural service, and I look forward to the day when it will be recognised that, to undertake the building of a home without the services of an architect will be as unusual as entering into litigation without the advice of a lawyer.”