Charles Tilleard Natusch
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Lewis Tilleard Natusch, but always known as Charles, (4 October 1859 – 16 July 1951) was a noted New Zealand
architect and quantity surveyor, known particularly as a builder of fine houses for wealthy clients.
Born and raised in London
, England, he was trained there as an architect, travelled to the United States and Canada in 1882-3, returned to England, and departed with his wife, Ada, and their first two sons, for New Zealand in 1886.
For the next 30 years, Natusch established himself between Wellington
and Hawke's Bay
particularly as a builder of fine houses in a variety of styles. These ranged from those which had an Italian influence such as Bushy Park (1905) near Wanganui
through Tudor style like Maungaraupi (1906) in Marton
. Other examples of his work which reflected his concern for making use of local materials were Erewhon (1898) near Taihape
, Matapiro (1907) in Hawke's Bay, Atawhai (1908) in Palmerston North
. He also introduced innovations into commercial and industrial buildings as well as churches.
Charles and Ada had ten children, with three of the sons, Aleck, Rene and Stanley, becoming architects and quantity surveyors and carrying on the family firm as Natusch & Sons. Rene's son, Guy Natusch
, continued the family firm until his retirement around 1997.
1890 Gwavas, Hawkes Bay
1898 Erewhon, Taihape
1900 Te Aute College Chapel
1901 Westella, Fielding
1903 Silverford, Napier
1904 St John’s Cathedral, Napier
1905 Bushy Park, Kai Iwi
1906 Wellington Stock Exchange
1906 St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Hastings
1906 Maungaraupi, Marton
1906 Shalimar, Palmerston North
1907 Matapiro, Hawkes Bay
1908 Atawhai, Palmerston North
New Zealand
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architect and quantity surveyor, known particularly as a builder of fine houses for wealthy clients.
Born and raised in London
London
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, England, he was trained there as an architect, travelled to the United States and Canada in 1882-3, returned to England, and departed with his wife, Ada, and their first two sons, for New Zealand in 1886.
For the next 30 years, Natusch established himself between Wellington
Wellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
and Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay is a region of New Zealand. Hawke's Bay is recognised on the world stage for its award-winning wines. The regional council sits in both the cities of Napier and Hastings.-Geography:...
particularly as a builder of fine houses in a variety of styles. These ranged from those which had an Italian influence such as Bushy Park (1905) near Wanganui
Wanganui
Whanganui , also spelled Wanganui, is an urban area and district on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is part of the Manawatu-Wanganui region....
through Tudor style like Maungaraupi (1906) in Marton
Marton, New Zealand
Marton is the hub of the Rangitikei district of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is situated 35 kilometres southeast of Wanganui and 40 kilometres northwest of Palmerston North. The population was 4752 .-History:...
. Other examples of his work which reflected his concern for making use of local materials were Erewhon (1898) near Taihape
Taihape
Taihape is the Northern gateway town of the Rangitikei District, located near the middle of the North Island of New Zealand. It services a large rural community and lies on State Highway 1, which runs through the centre of the North Island.- Economy :...
, Matapiro (1907) in Hawke's Bay, Atawhai (1908) in Palmerston North
Palmerston North
Palmerston North is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of and is the country's seventh largest city and eighth largest urban area. Palmerston North is located in the eastern Manawatu Plains near the north bank...
. He also introduced innovations into commercial and industrial buildings as well as churches.
Charles and Ada had ten children, with three of the sons, Aleck, Rene and Stanley, becoming architects and quantity surveyors and carrying on the family firm as Natusch & Sons. Rene's son, Guy Natusch
Guy Kingdon Natusch
Guy Kingdon Natusch, MNZM, DSC is a New Zealand architect. He grew up in Hawke's Bay, where he practiced until his retirement in 1997....
, continued the family firm until his retirement around 1997.
Noted works
1884 Westward Ho Hotel, Southend-on-Sea1890 Gwavas, Hawkes Bay
1898 Erewhon, Taihape
1900 Te Aute College Chapel
1901 Westella, Fielding
1903 Silverford, Napier
1904 St John’s Cathedral, Napier
1905 Bushy Park, Kai Iwi
1906 Wellington Stock Exchange
1906 St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Hastings
1906 Maungaraupi, Marton
1906 Shalimar, Palmerston North
1907 Matapiro, Hawkes Bay
1908 Atawhai, Palmerston North