Peter James Bossley (born 1950) is a New Zealand architect based in Auckland, most recognised for his role leading the design team for the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.Architects of the New Millennium p.167 Bossley was an adjunct professor at the Unitec Institute of Technology School of Architecture.Exhibition Design: An Overview New Zealand Maritime Museum He has received numerous awards, including the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Gold Medal in 2012 for outstanding contributions to the practice of architecture.2012 Gold Medal Pete Bossley: Architectural Adventurer New Zealand Institute of Architects
Early life and education Bossley was born in Nelson in 1950 and attended Nelson College in 1962,Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition (CD-ROM) followed by his final years at Christchurch Boys' High School."A Perilous Art" , agm.co.nz; accessed 9 April 2014.
He initially trained as an architectural technician gaining a NZCD (Arch) in 1974, and then attended the University of Auckland, graduating with BArch (Hons) in 1977.Auckland University Architecture Archive, November 2011; accessed 9 April 2014.
Career As a young architect, Bossley set up a practice with fellow graduates a year after completing his studies. The firm was first called Pete Bossley Architects, and then became Bossley Cheshire Architects, a joint practice with Pip Cheshire from 1984 to 1988.Business.Govt.NZ Bossley Cheshire Architects Business Registration In 1989, Bossley Cheshire merged with JASMaD and Gibbs Harris to form Jasmax, of which Bossley was a director from 1989 to 1996. In 1997–1998, he undertook the role of adjunct professor at the newly established Unitec School of Architecture, and continued to lecture there for many years. In 1996, Pete Bossley Architects was re-established.Business.Govt.NZ Pete Bossley Architects Business Registration In 2012 a new company, Bossley Architects, was formed.Business.Govt.NZ Bossley Architects Limited Business Registration
Architectural style and projects While studying architecture, Bossley demonstrated an unorthodox personal style, and a strong empathy towards a building's natural environment. These aspects are apparent in some of Bossley's most well-known residential designs such as the Waterfall Bay House,Hyatt, Peter, Masters of Light, Images publishing group 2007, pp. 100 the Brown Vujcich House,Down to Earth, Habitus issue 15, 2012 and the Okitu House,Okitu House all of which were award-winning residential designs.Pete Bossley Design and Professional Awards Bossley's residential designs are characterised by innovative structural elements, bright colour accents, strong geometry, and dramatic individuality. Bossley recently designed the pavilion holiday accommodation in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, a structure that has the distinction of being located adjacent to a house designed by acclaimed Māori architect John Scott.The Pavilion Design Project
Notable works Island Complex, Bay of Islands (1997) Beach Houses of Australia and New Zealand Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington (1998) McCahon artists retreat, Titirangi, Auckland (2005) New Zealand Maritime Museum extension, Auckland (2011) Voyager of the Seas, World Architecture News
Awards Bossley and his practice have received over 60 New Zealand Institute of Architects awards, and the Home of the Year Award sponsored by Home Magazine four times– first for the Island Complex House, Moturua in 1998, second for the Beach Retreat, Bay of Islands in 2004. Finally for Clifftops House for City Home of the Year 2022 and Interiors Home of the Year 2022. Home of the Year Hall of Fame Home New Zealand In 2012 Bossley was awarded the New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal in 2012 for outstanding contributions to the practice of architecture. He is also a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects.
Publications One Year Drawn , Point Publishing, 2019 Pete Bossley Architects, The New Zealand Architectural Publications Trust, 2005 Te Papa, An Architectural Adventure, Te Papa Press, 1998
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External links Pete Bossley A NZ Architect unique OE RNZ Book review: One Year Drawn by Pete Bossley Architecture NZ From Court to Camp Architecture NZ NZIA Gold Medal Winner: Pete Bossley, Architecture Now The Surprising Pete Bossley The New Zealand Herald John's House pavilion in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Bossley Architects' website