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Ivan Mercep

1930 – 2014

New Zealand architect

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About Ivan Mercep

Lived 1930 – 2014 (aged 84). Ivan Mercep was a New Zealand architect.

Ivan Mercep (22 February 1930 – 8 April 2014) was a New Zealand architect. He received the NZIA Gold Medal in 2008.

Early life and family Born in Taumarunui in 1930 to a Croatian family, Mercep was educated at Sacred Heart College, Auckland and Auckland University College, from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1954. He married Halina Eva Trusz, and one of their sons is broadcaster Simon Mercep.

Architectural practice

Following university, Mercep spent six years working and travelling overseas, before returning to New Zealand in 1960. After working with KRTA, he entered into partnership in 1963 with Rodney Davies, Stephen Jelicich and Graham Smith to form what would become JASMaD (later Jasmax, one of the largest architectural firms in New Zealand). Mercep was project architect for Samoa House / Maota Samoa on Auckland's Karangahape Road, designed to house the Samoan consulate-general, and completed in 1978. The building won a New Zealand Institute of Architects national award in 1980.

Honours and awards In the 1997 Queen's Birthday Honours, Mercep was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to architecture. He was awarded the gold medal of the New Zealand Institute of Architects in 2008.

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Education
University of Auckland, Taumarunui High School
Employers
Jasmax
Awards
Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit; NZIA Gold Medal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivan Mercep?

New Zealand architect (1930–2014)

When was Ivan Mercep born?

Ivan Mercep was born on 22 February 1930 in Taumarunui.

When did Ivan Mercep die?

Ivan Mercep died on 8 April 2014 in Auckland.

What was Ivan Mercep's occupation?

Ivan Mercep was an architect.

What nationality was Ivan Mercep?

Ivan Mercep was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Mercep

· Wikidata: Q16218141

· DBpedia: Ivan Mercep

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