Charles Tringham

Charles Tringham (1841–1916) was a New Zealand architect. Born in Winforton, Hertfordshire, England, Tringham moved to Wellington and established himself as an architect, his marriage elevated his social status and he went onto design grand buildings for high-profile individuals such as the Queen Margaret College Tower for Thomas Coldham Williams and Westoe for Sir William Fox. Tringham later served as president of the Wellington Association of Architects before retiring to the Wairarapa as a farmer. From 1867 to 1890 Tringham was responsible for over 330 designs. Several of Tringham's surviving works have heritage registration.

Early life Tringham was born in Winforton, Hertfordshire, England, in 1841. It is believed that Tringham was educated in woodworking in England. On December 1864, Tringham arrived in Auckland aboard the Talbot and gave his occupation as a carpenter. Tringham soon left for Wellington and started a partnership with builder William Lawes. Tringham worked almost exclusively within Wellington Province, although he did design the Oruawharo Homestead in Takapau.

Later life In 1895, Tringham was elected as president of the Wellington Association of Architects. Tringham later retired from architecture and took up sheep farming in the Wairarapa at Pigeon Bush, near Featherston until his death in 1916.

Registered as a category 2 building with Heritage New Zealand.

Registered as a category 1 building with Heritage New Zealand.

Registered as a category 2 building with Heritage New Zealand. Substantial renovation and extension of an existing building. Registered as a category 2 building with Heritage New Zealand.

Unknown architect, possibly Tringham. Registered as a category B building with the Manawatu District Council.