Boris Bogdanovic (Vice-President) AUCKLAND

Originally from Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, Boris grew up in New Zealand and graduated from the University of Auckland’s School of Architecture in 2007 with a B.A.S and B.Arch (Hons. 1st Class). 

Starting his career in the United Kingdom, Boris’ professional work has focussed on historic buildings and cities. He specialises in conflict zone response and the preservation of heritage in Central Asia and the Middle East. Boris has presented his work and research at various universities around the world and is a recipient of several study awards. He is a member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). From 2017 to 2022, Boris was the Director of Built Heritage for the Turquoise Mountain Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation founded by HM King Charles III. The foundation aims to regenerate historic areas and help communities with a rich cultural heritage revive traditional crafts to create jobs, skills, and a renewed sense of pride.

These days, Boris is happy to be living and working back in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland. Most recently he has been working for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and private architecture practice as well as pursuing his own projects and teaching at Unitec. He has a particular passion for Māori architecture and archaeology as well as researching the past of his own heritage, the history of the Dalmatian settlers of the late nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries in Tai Tokerau Northland. 

Boris has been on the ICOMOS Aotearoa New Zealand Board since 2022 and became Vice-Chair in 2023.