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SIMON DEVITT

Based in Auckland but active throughout New Zealand, Simon specialises in architectural photography. He is the sponsor of the Simon Devitt Prize for Photography. For this issue, he photographed the Recrafted Art House by Crosson Architects (page 102).

The Recrafted Art House by Crosson Architects has a wealth of Arts & Crafts elements. Do you have a favourite design movement?

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