About Louis Hay
Lived 1881 – 1948 (aged 67). Louis Hay was a New Zealand architect.
James Augustus Louis Hay (14 January 1881 – 4 February 1948) was a prominent New Zealand architect. He designed many new Art Deco buildings in Napier after the 1931 earthquake that had destroyed much of the town.
Early life Louis was the eldest child and lived his early life in Lincoln, near Christchurch. In 1895, he moved with his family to Napier and attended Napier Boys' High School. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Napier Abbotts Building, Napier Parkers Chambers, Napier Louis Hay Building, Napier NZI-Building, Napier Napier Club, Napier Hairy Cactus Restaurant, Napier
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Who was Louis Hay?
New Zealand architect
When was Louis Hay born?
Louis Hay was born on 14 January 1881 in Akaroa.
When did Louis Hay die?
Louis Hay died on 4 February 1948 in Napier, New Zealand.
What was Louis Hay's occupation?
Louis Hay was an architect.
What nationality was Louis Hay?
Louis Hay was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis Hay. https://biography.guide/louis-hay/
MLA: "Louis Hay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louis-hay/.
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