Richard Abbott (architect)
Richard Abbott | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richard Atkinson Abbott 6 January 1883 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 20 May 1954 (aged 71) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | King's College Chapel |
| Projects | Auckland Grammar School |
Richard Atkinson Abbott (6 January 1883 – 20 May 1954) was a New Zealand architect. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He designed the obelisk on One Tree Hill in 1941.[1] His work on the main building at Auckland Grammar School is an early example of the usage of the Spanish Mission style in New Zealand and was listed as a Historic Place Category 1 in 1988 by Heritage New Zealand.[2] He also designed the heritage-listed chapel at King's College in Auckland.[3] He is buried at Purewa Cemetery.[4]
References
- ^ Salmond, Jeremy. "Richard Atkinson Abbott". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "Auckland Grammar School Main Block". Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ "King's College Chapel". Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ "Richard Atkinson Abbott". Purewa Cemetery. Purewa Trust Board. Retrieved 31 December 2025.