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Paul Pascoe

Paul Pascoe was a prominent Canterbury architect and one of the first architects to introduce modernist architecture to Christchurch on a large scale. He started his studies in architecture with Cecil Wood of Christchurch, and worked in Britain with Berthold Lubetkin Tecton during the 1930s . He rejoined the office of Cecil Wood in 1938, before commencing practice on his own account in 1939.

One of his first commissions was Canterbury Court at the Centennial Exhibition 1940. His Christchurch International Airport building of 1956, which was awarded a NZIA Gold Medal, and the Drainage Board Building of 1967 are both fine examples of modernist architecture on a commercial scale.

Other accomplishments include winning a competition for the redesign of Cathedral Square and being a finalist in the Christchurch Town Hall competition. His own home is a Sumner landmark.

Paul Pascoe formed separate partnerships with notable contemporaries Humphrey Hall and Walter Linton.

Christchurch Airport Terminal 1962

Christchurch Airport current.

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4 Responses to “Paul Pascoe”

  1. Robyn Galloway Says:
    November 22nd, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    We are seeking the original drawings for a building designed by Paul Pascoe for 269 Cashel Street, Christchurch damaged by the feb earthquake. Robyn Galloway, Trustee for the owners robyn@innovativetravel.co.nz

  2. admin Says:
    November 29th, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Hi Robyn,
    Have you tried Simon Pascoe, Paul’s son, of Pascoe, Linton Sellars?
    Matt

  3. The hello and goodbye place | Cook Clean Make Marry Says:
    February 23rd, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    [...] February,  1960 Opening of the new Christchurch Airport terminal, designed by Paul Pascoe. Leaving Christchurch with my parents and brother Nigel, [...]

  4. Jeff Walker Says:
    May 22nd, 2017 at 11:15 am

    Hi
    I am seeking information on the architect Humphrey Hall who was in partnership with Paul Pascoe , and lived in Timaru .

    I am trying to locate some of his origonal architectural plans as l am restoring an Art Deco property in the Timaru area that was designed by Humphrey Hall….. any info would be appreciated.

    Thanks

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