Ian Athfield

Sir Ian Athfield KNZM
Athfield in 2013
Born	(1940-07-15)15 July 1940 Christchurch, New Zealand
Died	16 January 2015(2015-01-16) (aged 74) Wellington, New Zealand
Alma mater	University of Auckland
Occupation	Architect
Practice	Athfield Architects

Sir Ian Charles Athfield (known as Ath) KNZM (15 July 1940 – 16 January 2015) was a New Zealand architect who designed distinctive and innovative houses that challenged suburban norms, as well as celebrated commercial, public and institutional projects.^[1] He was born in Christchurch and graduated from the University of Auckland in 1963 with a Diploma of Architecture. That same year he joined Structon Group Architects, and he became a partner in 1965. In 1968 he was a principal partner in setting up Athfield Architects with Ian Dickson and Graeme John Boucher.