Hippie architecture: geomantic ideas and vibes
“I was astonished by the inventive beauty of the hippie architecture,” film-maker Dan Salmon said, to the New Zealand herald , after researching New Zealand’s back-to-landers for his documentary Dirty bloody hippies . “Some of the houses, pulled together from hand-milled timber and demolition materials were absolutely mad, others were sensibly warm and cozy, with steep-pitched roofing and attic bedrooms echoing our early pioneer cottages.” Ref: J. T. Diamond. Old school, Wairere Road, rear view, shows the water tank.1960 J.T. Diamond Collection, , West Auckland Research Centre, Auckland Libraries. JTD-01A-01591-2 .