Peter beaven : the motivation and achievement

Abstract

After defining the main motives for Peter Beaven's work, it was found that specific examples of his work were both consistent with his manifesto and have to a large extent achieved his motives. It was also found that his part in the Civic Trust and similar organisations has played a large part in maintaining and enhancing the existing urban condition in Christchurch. However, it was also found that the greater scope of influence that Beaven had hoped to achieve has been limited by a lack of discipline, a seemingly contradictory and overstated agenda and a transience in his work.