Ivan Mercep
| Ivan Mercep | |
|---|---|
Museum of New Zealand
Te Papa Tongarewa |
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| Born |
22 February 1930 Taumarunui, New Zealand |
| Died | 8 April 2014 (aged 84) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse(s) | Halina Eva Trusz |
| Awards | NZIA Gold Medal (2008) |
| Practice | JASMaD (1963–89) Jasmax (1989–2014) |
| Buildings |
Te Papa Waikato Museum |
Ivan Mercep ONZM (22 February 1930 – 8 April 2014) was a New Zealand architect.
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.
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). In 1964, he became a registered architect in New Zealand. He helped design Hoani Waititi Marae in West Auckland and Waipapa Marae at the University of Auckland.
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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