OBITUARY: IAN DICKSON

Julia Gatley pays tribute to Athfield Architects’ longest-serving staff member: a quiet achiever who earned the respect of everyone in his orbit.

2 November 1949 – 4 March 2024 Ian Dickson – known to all as Dickie – spent 50 years at Athfield Architects in Wellington, joining Ian Athfield only six months after he established the practice. Dickson was one of the first to be promoted to the role of company director, and both delivered and led numerous projects until his retirement in 2019. He is remembered with deep respect by those who worked with him, recognising his extraordinary knowledge and skill, his steadfast presence in the office and his calmness, even in turbulent times. His loyalty to Athfield was absolute. In turn, his work was critical to the success of the practice. Dickson was born in Edinburgh. He had his first five years in Leith before the family of four – with parents…

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Architecture NZ (Digital) - 1 Issue, July-August 2024

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