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Auckland Town Hall is one of Queen Street’s most prominent historic public buildings, is scheduled Category A under the council’s district plan and listed by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga as Category I. It operates as a multi-functional, world class venue and is a much loved heritage building.
A contemporary approach was taken with the design renovations. Careful attention was given to maintaining the warmth of the original house’s finishing and textural qualities. The house has been “opened up” to the rear yard including adding volume, a sense of space and connection to the outdoors. A large “Disco Dinorinus” kinetic wind sculpture by Phil Price takes centre stage on the rear lawn.
Axial sight lines are introduced through carefully considered strategic openings, and glazing linking various spaces together.
The most recent additions were modified with larger window fenestration and door openings. Architectural form and spatial qualities are further articulated with the addition of plywood and ceiling batten textures.
