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Guy Natusch

1921 – 2020

New Zealand architect

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Lived 1921 – 2020 (aged 99). Guy Natusch was a New Zealand architect.

Guy Kingdon Natusch (7 February 1921 – 30 September 2020) was a New Zealand architect. He grew up in Hawke's Bay, where he practised until his retirement in 1997.

Biography Natusch was born in Hastings in 1921, the son of architect Rene Natusch. During World War II, he served in the Royal New Zealand Navy from 1942 to 1945 on destroyers and motor torpedo boats, serving in the North Sea and English Channel for D-Day operations. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in May 1944, for good service against enemy light forces. Guy Natusch was active in the firm from 1946 to 1997, working on both commercial and residential projects. His style of architecture emphasized the building's function over its appearance. He also developed a basic housing project called Solwood Houses.

Following his retirement from practice, Natusch remained active as a heritage advisor to Heritage New Zealand, a role that he began in the late 1960s.

Natusch died on 30 September 2020, aged 99.

Noted works 1950 Bisson House, Napier 1951 Red Cross Hall, Napier 1951 Christian Science Society, Napier 1952 Rathbone House, Waipawa 1953 War Memorial Hall, Napier 1962 Wool Exchange Building, Napier

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New Zealand Order of Merit; Distinguished Service Cross; Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects
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Guy Kingdon Natusch

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Guy Natusch?

New Zealand architect (1921–2020)

When was Guy Natusch born?

Guy Natusch was born on 7 February 1921 in Hastings, Havelock North.

When did Guy Natusch die?

Guy Natusch died on 30 September 2020 in Napier.

What was Guy Natusch's occupation?

Guy Natusch was an architect.

What nationality was Guy Natusch?

Guy Natusch was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guy Natusch

· Wikidata: Q5622394

· DBpedia: Guy Natusch

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