Stephen Jelicich

Stephen Jelicich
Born Stjepan Albert Jeličić
(1923-03-01)1 March 1923
Sućuraj, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (present-day Republic of Croatia)
Died 19 December 2015(2015-12-19) (aged 92)
Auckland, New Zealand
Alma mater University of Auckland
Occupation Architect
Spouse(s) Barbara Jean McLennan (m. 1958)
Practice Brenner Associates (1949–58)
JASMaD (1963–89)

Stephen Albert Jelicich ONZM (1 March 1923 – 19 December 2015) was a New Zealand architect and historian.

Early life and family

Born Stjepan Albert Jeličić on 1 March 1923 in Sućuraj, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (present-day Republic of Croatia),[1] the son of Victor and Srećka Jeličić,[2] the family emigrated to New Zealand in 1927.[3] Stephen Jelicich became a naturalised New Zealander in 1928.[1]

He was educated at Sacred Heart College,[3] and later studied at Auckland University College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1949.[4] Jelicich married Barbara Jean McLennan in 1958.[5]

Architectural practice

In 1949, Jelicich formed Brenner Associates in Auckland with fellow architects Desmond Mullen and Ron Grant and designer Milan Mrkusich. As well as architectural work, the firm engaged in integrated interior, exhibition, lighting and furniture design.[6] In 1950 they established Auckland's first modern design store, specialising in imported and local furniture, ceramics, woodwork and glass.[7]

Brenner Associates was dissolved in about 1958, and Jelicich went into sole practice.[8]

Around 1960, Jelicich formed the Architects Planning Group, with the aim of influencing planning issues in Auckland.[9] He entered into partnership in 1963 with Rodney Davies, Ivan Mercep, John Austin and Graham Smith to form what would become JASMaD (later Jasmax, one of the largest architectural practices in New Zealand).[10]

Historian

Jelicich researched the history of Croatian immigrants to New Zealand and their descendants. His book, From distant villages: the lives and times of Croatian settlers in New Zealand, 1858–1959, was published in 2008.[11] He was also a contributor to the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography.[12][13]

Death

Jelicich died in Auckland on 19 December 2015 at the age of 92.[5]

Honours

In the 2003 New Year Honours, Jelicich was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to architecture and the community.[14] He was also a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "New Zealand, naturalisations, 1843–1981". Ancestry.com Operations. 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2015. (subscription required (help)).
  2. ↑ "From distant villages: the lives and times of Croatian settlers in New Zealand, 1858–1958". Croatian Genealogy Newsletter (17). January 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "From Distant Villages". Fishpond.co.nz. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "NZ university graduates 1870–1961: I–K". Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  5. 1 2 "Stephen Jelicich death notice". New Zealand Herald. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  6. ↑ Lloyd-Jenkins, Douglas (1992). "Modernism and the Auckland Design Community". New Zealand Home & Building: The 1950s Show. Auckland: AGM Publishing/Auckland Art Gallery (Souvenir edition): 58. ISBN 0864631898.
  7. ↑ "Vlad Cacala". Lost Property. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  8. ↑ Lynda, Simmons (2011). From Man Alone to larrikin: the work of Neil Simmons 1958–84 (March thesis) (PDF). University of Auckland. pp. 36–37. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  9. ↑ Tohill, Deirdre (June 2014). "A tribute to Ivan Mercep". Ponsonby News. p. 26. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  10. ↑ "New Zealand's best new buildings recognised". Scoop Independent News. 25 May 2008. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  11. ↑ Crean, Mike (4 April 2008). "Still yearning for Croatia". the Press. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  12. ↑ Jelicich, Stephen A. "Kosovich, Ante". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  13. ↑ Jelicich, Stephen A. "Totich, John Mark". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  14. ↑ "New Year Honours List 2003". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2002. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
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