Cecile Bonnifait (born 1971) is a French architect based in New Zealand.[1][2]
Cecile Bonnifait | |
|---|---|
| Born | France |
| Occupation | Architect |
Biography
editBonnifait studied architecture at Architecte DPLG in Bordeaux, France. She worked in France, China, Tibet and Finland before moving to New Zealand in 2000.[1] In 2001, she co-founded Atelierworkshop Architects.[3] From 2000 to 2004 she lectured at Victoria University's School of Architecture.[3]
Bonnifait co-created a prototype for a holiday house from a shipping container, naming it Port-a-Bach.[4][5] The model was not produced for sale as the concept was considered restrictive; instead, Bonnifait went on to co-create a similar product, Mini-Fab.[5]
Awards and honours
editIn 2014, Bonnifait won the Whirihana Emerging Leardership Award at the Architecture + Women NZ Dulux Awards.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "AWNZ". AWNZ. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "New Plymouth House by Atelierworkshop". Architecture Now. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "Bonnifait + Giesen Architects - Team". Bonnifait + Giesen Architects. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "Butcherknife Residence | WorkshopL". Small House Bliss. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ a b Monsalve, Federico (24 May 2021). "Little house on the hill | Bonnifait + Giesen". HOME Magazine. Retrieved 19 May 2023.