Henry Mandeno

Name
Henry Mandeno

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Background

(1879-1973).  Modernist Architect.  Born in Te Awamutu, he was educated in Auckland before moving to Dunedin.  While working as a builder he did night classes in architectural draughtsmanship.  After working for Mason and Wales, he set up his own practice in 1911.  His first major commission was King Edward Technical College.  In 1914 his design was chosen for the new Town Hall, however WW1 intervened and when the new Town Hall was eventually built in the late 1920s the design had significant changes.  Other buildings include Santa Sabina Convent, the Central Fire Station and Speights Brewery.  His last major work was the main block at Wakari Hospital in 1957.

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Gender (if applicable)
Male

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