North American premiere

Maurice and I is a film about creative partnership, about legacy, loss and the tough decisions communities face after natural disasters.

 


The film centres on the transformative architectural partnership of Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney, whose bold, brutalist designs reshaped Christchurch, New Zealand in the 1960s and 70s, enriching the city’s cultural and social landscape. Their most iconic work, the Christchurch Town Hall, faced demolition after the devastating 2011 earthquake—which killed 185 people and caused widespread destruction. In their late 80s, Sir Miles and Maurice are reunited in their fight to save this world-renowned concert hall from demolition.

Through rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, including their final conversation together, the film reflects on their remarkable legacy, the community impact of their bold architectural vision, and the enduring importance of architecture in shaping and enriching our lives.

Sponsored by Wolfrom Engineering.