Pete bossley biography
Pete Bossley
New Zealand architect
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.[1] Bossley was an adjunct professor at the Unitec Institute of Technology School of Architecture.[2] 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.[3]
Early life and education
Bossley was born in Nelson, New Zealand in 1950 and attended Nelson College in 1962,[4] followed by his final years at Christchurch Boys' High School.[5]
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.[6]
Career
As a young architect, Bossley set up a practice with fellow graduates a ye Pete bossley biography children!