

Lawrie Forbes says preserving the city's heritage is about putting his money where his mouth is. His latest project is the Dunedin Athenaeum where there are signs of neglect, but also whole rooms frozen in time - such as the theatre, once used by the... : Second chance
Lawrie Forbes says preserving the city's heritage is about putting his money where his mouth is. His latest project is the Dunedin Athenaeum where there are signs of neglect, but also whole rooms frozen in time - such as the theatre, once used by the... : Second chance


Lawrie Forbes in the ''courtyard''. : Second chance
Lawrie Forbes in the ''courtyard''. : Second chance


The Athenaeum theatre. : Second chance
The Athenaeum theatre. : Second chance


Skylights that flooded the library with natural light. : Second chance
Skylights that flooded the library with natural light. : Second chance


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Original materials in the basement. : Second chance
Original materials in the basement. : Second chance
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Human dynamo Lawrie Forbes is out to transform the old Athenaeum building. Don't bet against it, advises Kim Dungey. Craig Baxter takes photos.
