tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80424724965253091062024-03-14T02:08:02.206+13:00Eye on AucklandSydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640575074694480790noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042472496525309106.post-78465313341743059212011-04-24T11:19:00.002+12:002011-04-26T18:14:51.647+12:00EYE ON AUCKLAND HAS A NEW LOOK + HOME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eyeonauckland.com/"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ScXtEFFhjtA/TbNebkSlWnI/AAAAAAAAA8g/TZMxZ15ePYI/s1600/EYE+ON+AUCKLAND+9+copy.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Due to the overwhelming amount of views that this blog is receiving, Eye on Auckland will be moving to our fabulous new home at <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.eyeonauckland.com/">www.eyeonauckland.com</a></span></b> . Most of the site is still under construction and eventually this blog will be demolished. We look forward to all of your views and ideas. Thank you for making this blog so successful.Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640575074694480790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042472496525309106.post-57260275704738447882010-11-06T22:05:00.001+13:002010-11-20T20:56:01.160+13:00[EVENT] + EARTH FROM ABOVE | YANN ARTHUS-BERTRAND<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TNUZjjzlFoI/AAAAAAAAA7s/IvUIHHzUQs0/s1600/EFA+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TNUZjjzlFoI/AAAAAAAAA7s/IvUIHHzUQs0/s320/EFA+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">World-renowned French environmentalist, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, has brought his incredible aerial photography to Auckland. The exhibition is entitled [EARTH FROM ABOVE] and is part of the inaugural Auckland Art Week from 5 - 14 November 2010 at Aotea Square. It is well worth the visit and makes for some great reading. The new speaker system also comes in handy with informative commentary regarding the art works. The beautiful music sets the mood for the exhibition. We also love the new gateway "Welcome to Auckland's big little City" it is unexpected and adds a lot to the square.</span> </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Formerly known as Victoria Square, [TELECOM PLACE] has opened for business. Staff will be moving into their new home in stages and should be a hive of activity once everybody is settled in. What a pride of place it will be - the design is open, very contemporary, very diverse (not one format fits all *hint* take note Auckland City Council) and there is also a great choice of eating facilities such as Cafe Melba, Victoria Sushi and our favourite - Mojo - yes ! Auckland can never have enough of Wellington's Mojo.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Telecom shop opens up to the street and is a brand new concept store - unlike anything that you have witnessed before. It is quirky, fun, colourful and interactive. The staff are friendly and willing to be of assistance as soon as you walk through the door. A home away from home, designed to make you feel comfortable and to linger longer - we certainly did. It is a breath of fresh air and should serve as a model for other stores to follow. Well done Telecom and we wish you many happy years in your new home.</span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We loved the cinemas, the Venus statue was a pleasant surprise and the entertainment was top class. We are happy to report that many turned out to welcome the cinema back and to partake in all of Devonport's culinary delights, the shopping on offer and pleasant strolls along the promenade. We look forward to hopping on a ferry from the city centre and heading into Devonport for a candlelit supper and finally a great art circuit movie.</span> </div><br />
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<b>The Auckland Heliport </b>"James Bond Heliport" by Maxcey Architects<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>The Deloitte Centre </b>+<b> Jean Batten Building</b> by Warren & Mahoney Ltd | Woods Bagot | Dave Pearson Architects</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>8 Canada Street</b> by Wingate + Farquhar</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>21 Queen Street</b> by Peddle Thorp Aitken</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><b>The Birkenhead Library + Civic Centre</b> by Archoffice<br />
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<b>Newmarket Railway Station</b> by Opus Architecture | Herriot + Melhuish<br />
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<b>The Diocesan Aquatic Centre</b> in Epsom by Upton Architects | Mclldowie Partners<br />
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<b>The Central Connector</b> in Symonds Street by Brewer Davidson Ltd | Leo Jew Consultants Ltd | BECA<br />
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</div><b>City House in Herne Bay</b> by Architex NZ<br />
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<b>Glendowie House</b> by Pete Bossley Architects<br />
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<b>Karaka Bay House</b> by Stevens Lawson Architects<br />
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<b>Waiheke House</b> by Sumich Chaplin Architects<br />
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<b>Takapuna House</b> by Godward Guthrie Architecture<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Rock House</b> by Patterson Associates Ltd</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*</div><b>Waiheke Island Residence</b> by Fearon Hay Architects<br />
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<b>Waikehe House</b> by Mitchell & Stout Architects<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>New Greys Avenue Synagogue + School</b> by Peddle Thorp Aitken</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>The Pah Homestead</b> by Matthews & Matthews Architects</div>*<br />
<b>The Waitangi Toilet Block</b> in Paihia by HB Architecture<br />
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<b>The Reynold's Studio</b> in Ponsonby by Malcolm Walker Architects<br />
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<b>Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum</b> by Pete Bossley Architects<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The inaugural [ART IN THE DARK] took place on the 15th and 16th of October 2010 in Western Park, Ponsonby. Artists explored the ideas of community, environment and Utopia which transformed the park into a festival of light, art installations and projected short films. The entire event is eco-friendly and powered by clean energy. We especially loved the "Moo Chandelier" which was the creation of Hamish Stirrat, Callum Dowie and Jun Tsujimoto - empty and discarded milk bottles were given a second life with amazing displays of light and colour.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TL4g7nKC9II/AAAAAAAAA6U/NVH0gSWqQdM/s1600/ART1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TL4g7nKC9II/AAAAAAAAA6U/NVH0gSWqQdM/s320/ART1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The aim of the project is to make it an annual event and judging by what we saw, we think that that the event will get bigger and bigger each year. A job well done and we hope to return in 2011.</span></div>Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640575074694480790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042472496525309106.post-77969760751694101532010-10-08T16:01:00.002+13:002010-10-08T16:03:24.653+13:00[PROJECT] + THE PAH HOMESTEAD LIVES ON<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">The Pah Homestead was built between 1877 and 1879 as Auckland businessman James Williamson's "gentleman's residence". Designed by architect Edward Mahoney using the popular Italianate style, it was the largest home in the Auckland province at the time. The Auckland City Council have subsequently restored the building and now houses the TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre - an impressive collection of art works, a cafe with patio dining and gorgeous gardens to stroll through. We loved our morning there and will definitely return sooner rather than later.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The highlight of the square is the new cafe and ticket box office. The design is contemporary and very tasteful. We also love the various materials used for the paving, the seating on the grass, the variation of levels on the staircases (which double up as seating areas) and the refreshed Gateway art feature. We look forward to the installation of the mega big screen which will beam images from afar for our viewing pleasure.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We don't like the distinct lack of colour, the out-dated graphics | signage, the lack of water features and the barren flower beds - flowers would be a welcome addition. It is possible that this will be remedied in time for the Rugby World Cup and we look forward to providing you with updates as the square evolves once more. All in all it was a good day out with lots of entertainment to suit everybody's taste.</span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TKcdyHPZP9I/AAAAAAAAA44/7Squ7P6xy84/s1600/AS1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TKcdyHPZP9I/AAAAAAAAA44/7Squ7P6xy84/s320/AS1.jpg" width="320" /></a>Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640575074694480790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042472496525309106.post-83704612844187837092010-09-28T22:31:00.000+13:002010-09-28T22:31:12.875+13:00[PROJECT] + ONEHUNGA TRAIN STATION<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After many years of lobbying, the [ONEHUNGA TRAIN STATION] has finally opened and couldn't have come sooner. We decided to try it out and explore the historic village of Onehunga. The train was full of eager patrons as it pulled out of Britomart train station, passing through Newmarket, Remuera, Greenland and Ellerslie - it when you pull out of Ellerslie train station that you have to avert your eyes from the window so watch a video on your iPad and/or read a good book. The view is horrific and we can only hope that something will be done to improve the landscape along this stretch of industrial mayhem.</span> </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The area around [ONEHUNGA TRAIN STATION] is not any better but there is hope, we have been told that a New World Metro will rise here and this will be followed by apartments and other retail. Onehunga is a lovely village full of quaint little gems, great coffee bars and amazing vintage book stores. One can only imagine that within a decade this little historic quarter will rival the likes of Ponsonby. All in all it was a great day out and we can't wait to return to Onehunga in order to continue our adventure.</span> </div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> $36 MILLION transport interchange at New Lynn was officially opened by Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand. It is part of a wider $300m project involving the undergrounding of the New Lynn rail lines, roadworks and redevelopment of the town centre. We love the injection of colour, the motifs and the fact that we no longer have to hide our heads in shame when we travel to New Lynn. Congratulations to all who were involved in this great project. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TJwhhCFVE4I/AAAAAAAAA3w/bNz4FpYxhTc/s1600/NLS15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TJwhhCFVE4I/AAAAAAAAA3w/bNz4FpYxhTc/s320/NLS15.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><i>This is pure NZ Herald sensationalism - again ! The NZ Herald is the voice of the narrow minded minority who are always quick to come out guns blazing but with no just cause at all. </i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><i>Building the hotel does not detract from the area's historical merit, it enhances it. Contrary to what people want to believe the Britomart Precinct is not a time capsule. A city evolves and adapts to the needs and styles of the era, if anything the new hotel will make the Britomart Precinct that more interesting - a timeline in 3 dimensions - a progression of Auckland as a city.</i></b></span><br />
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The NZ Herald's report is wrong, the truth is that the heritage of Britomart remains intact and untouched. Not one of those buildings listed will be demolished, in fact, they will be restored and given a new lease of life - which is very much needed considering their current neglected state. The Seafarer's building is definitely nothing short of an eyesore and it is not heritage listed (nor should it be). The hotel will enhance the area, create work opportunities and tourists/hotel guests will serve as a cash injection for all the retail and hospitality in the area.<br />
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The new hotel will also help to balance the bulk of the entire area. This is a city people and not some lifestyle block. It is all fair and well to protect heritage buildings but that doesn't mean that everything else must stand still or that heritage buildings can't be incorporated into contemporary buildings. It is short sighted, unrealistic, old fashioned and quite simply idiotic. </i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><i>For Mike Lee to want to contest the development is all smoke and mirrors spurned on by The NZ Herald and their biased "reports".</i></b></span></b></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TItPeRxM7bI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/B1Wqm4yHfT4/s1600/G18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TItPeRxM7bI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/B1Wqm4yHfT4/s320/G18.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">The Geyser project highlights how far green building has come in New Zealand since Green Star launched in 2007. And Geyser’s 6 Star rating for Office Design sets an exciting new benchmark for the way buildings are designed and built. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Geyser was designed by Patterson Architects Ltd. Tricia Love Consultants and Medland Metropolis provided Green Star NZ Accredited Professional Services. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">The building will have 5040 square metres of primarily office space, set above a 180 vehicle automated car park stacking system and is due for completion in 2011.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TItLorKgyPI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/mvpbBnDK-p4/s1600/G16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TItLorKgyPI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/mvpbBnDK-p4/s320/G16.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #464545; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">You can watch the video presentation</span> [ <b><a href="http://www.geyserparnell.co.nz/">HERE</a> </b>] </span></div>Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640575074694480790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042472496525309106.post-60534359769482417652010-08-07T09:53:00.003+12:002010-08-07T10:13:29.433+12:00[PROJECT] + AKL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TFyD0BHo_YI/AAAAAAAAA1g/PQSOLrm-U64/s1600/ICC+MONTAGE+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TFyD0BHo_YI/AAAAAAAAA1g/PQSOLrm-U64/s320/ICC+MONTAGE+2.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 5 bids have been lodged for Auckland's [INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE] and the finalist will be chosen by September 2010. A convention centre is long overdue, this will have incredible benefits for Auckland and for all that serve the incentive | conference industry. Our tourism industry will grow and so will our construction industry - more hotels could be built etc.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have chosen our favourite bid - The Edge @ Aotea Centre - the architecture is cutting edge, bold and not the usual boring 90's box wrapped in glass. It makes a statement "we have arrived, we are going places, we embrace the 21st Century". We also like the fact that they will incorporate The St James Theatre and restore it to it's former glory. Other benefits include it's central location (no hills need to be climbed between Queen Street and Hobson Street), a choice of hotels in the area, the prospect of a future underground rail station and a range of amenities within walking distance. This choice is a no brainer. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our 2nd favourite is The Infratil bid at Wynyard Quarter - the render doesn't offer much but thus far it looks as if it will be another box - please no ! The area on the other hand needs investment and the convention centre will complement Sea+City's vision for a vibrant quarter with great tourist attractions, a tram ride between Wynyard Quarter to Britomart and a blank canvas where we can create bold, innovative and exciting 21st Century architecture - as well as public spaces which are not the anaemic grey we are so familiar with. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Skycity's bid is dull and lackluster, so 1995 ! They already have convention centre facilities there and casino's are tacky. The competition will do them good. Ngati Whatua's bid leaves us wanting to know more - what exactly do you propose ? It will be great to see those rail tracks covered over but let's face it, the location is in the sticks. Talking about in the sticks, ASB Showgrounds bid is in another country. Although the design is great, we can't imagine International globe-trotters stuck out there with sheep and Macdonald's. The proposed hotel is so 1970's ... Auckland has moved on.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good Luck to The Edge, we are backing your bid.</span> </div>Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640575074694480790noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042472496525309106.post-37171040858124344192010-08-06T17:59:00.003+12:002010-08-06T18:08:07.204+12:00[PROJECT] + NEWMARKET TRAIN STATION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TFumNa1rN9I/AAAAAAAAA1A/zLsucPunHis/s1600/NEWMARKET+MONTAGE+2A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TFumNa1rN9I/AAAAAAAAA1A/zLsucPunHis/s320/NEWMARKET+MONTAGE+2A.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Scoop reports that Newmarket's $154m rail upgrade has seen a 26% increase in patronage. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Cameron Brewer, chief executive of the Newmarket Business Association, remarks that </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">“the $35m Newmarket Station is proving to be a great asset. What’s more with electrification, it is predicted that the number of people catching the train to or from Newmarket will more than quadruple in the next six years.” </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Mr Brewer says the nearby Grafton Station on the corner of Khyber Pass Road and Park Road is also proving to be a huge success. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">“The number of people using the new Grafton Station in May compared to the number using the old Boston Road platform the previous May was up 45%. That is a stunning result. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">“Newmarket’s new railway stations and facilities are making a great contribution to Auckland’s public transport network. They are well and truly earning their keep. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">“Catching the train to and from Newmarket has now become a really viable transport option for employees and visitors alike.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TFumd1zOBQI/AAAAAAAAA1I/BWTWqwxOxWA/s1600/NEWMARKET+MONTAGE+2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TFumd1zOBQI/AAAAAAAAA1I/BWTWqwxOxWA/s320/NEWMARKET+MONTAGE+2B.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2c2c21; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The QUBA development on the eastern fringes of the city has left us all with a sour taste in our mouths, not so much because of the architecture, but because the public spaces and lane-ways are abysmal. The initial renders promised a Melbourne style landscape but instead we were left with an anaemic, drafty and soulless rabbit run. Harbour 5 Ltd is now proposing to erect a new, eight-level commercial building at 8 Mahuhu Crescent (on the corner of Beach Road and Mahuhu Crescent). </span></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The design looks far more interesting, breaking free from the box with straight sides and alternating piercings - the angles and curves are refreshing. It is a shame that we don't have any renders in colour but all good things come to those who wait. We hope that the public areas will receive more attention and create a vibrant area for those who live, work and migrate through the area. </span></b></span>Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640575074694480790noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042472496525309106.post-75369304371300995102010-08-06T15:17:00.018+12:002010-11-20T20:52:30.766+13:00[PROJECT] + 201 VICTORIA STREET WEST<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TFuN9MNcR6I/AAAAAAAAA0g/tY4L8hEMSco/s1600/201+vsw+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TFuN9MNcR6I/AAAAAAAAA0g/tY4L8hEMSco/s320/201+vsw+7.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is a hideously prominent building will soon be no more. Cambel Trust Ltd Partnership proposes to demolish two existing buildings and construct a new eight-level commercial building at [201 Victoria Street West] - on the corner of Halsey Street, Victoria Street West and Dock Street. It is hard to make any judgement right now, we have limited information and the renders aren't the greatest, but we think that it is safe to assume that the design is nothing spectacular. A Terra-cotta tiled facade brings on flashbacks from the 80's.</span></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TFuOV9V5AWI/AAAAAAAAA0o/nZqFX8fRsCU/s1600/201+vsw+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/TFuOV9V5AWI/AAAAAAAAA0o/nZqFX8fRsCU/s320/201+vsw+9.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We hope that we are wrong and that the finished product will be far better than the renders. Needless to say that we can't wait to see the demise of the buildings that are currently there - a real shame that they didn't remove the two buildings alongside the development on Halsey Street, now that will be good riddance.</span></span></div>Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640575074694480790noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042472496525309106.post-66163892355697140832010-03-05T10:02:00.022+13:002010-11-20T20:58:56.625+13:00[PROJECT] + ASB HQ<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/S5AoVF-Pg2I/AAAAAAAAAzQ/UDbhKydN8Ng/s1600-h/ASB+HQ+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none;"><br />
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<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ASB Bank Ltd and Kiwi Income Property Trust have agreed to develop the new ASB Head Office at Wynard Quarter [aka SEA+CITY]. The design of the building is cutting edge and contemporary, truly unique to Auckland. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #551f8b;"></span>It is a shame that the usual suspects are acting up again: Aaron Bhatnager and Alex Swney are complaining about the height of the building - what height ? For some unknown reason people think that Auckland city is a lifestyle block, they would much rather see a squat block with little or no flair stretching across many city blocks. Mr Swney goes even further and suggests that the building will block the sea - uh ? It is set back from the sea, there is a huge boulevard in front of the building - do your homework Alex.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For once we actually agree with Brian Rudman who finally supports the idea of Auckland having more "imagination" but at the same time he fails miserably when he states that the feature at the top of the building looks like "</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a giant, meringue-shaped, seagull dropping" ... </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> No, no Mr Rudman, use your imagination - it looks like a funnel, the same kind that you will find on an ocean liner and it will also serve a purpose. The funnel will bring in cold air during the summer months and warm air during the winter months. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for this building - we say to ASB - BUILD IT, it is your money and your building. For far too long the minority in this city have held Auckland to ransom. The sooner we become a dynamic, creative and sprawl free city, the better !</span></div></div>Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640575074694480790noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042472496525309106.post-49431825692654810642009-11-05T13:04:00.013+13:002010-11-20T20:59:58.777+13:00[PROJECT] + ST PATRICK'S SQUARE [PART B]<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/SvIYbqTUAeI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/X_YKLdjkmlw/s1600-h/Collage+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400405766661472738" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_adrpDTP_cP8/SvIYbqTUAeI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/X_YKLdjkmlw/s400/Collage+1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 349px;" /></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The long awaited upgrade of </span></span><b><a href="http://eyeonauckland.blogspot.com/search/label/St%20Patrick's%20Square"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">[ST PATRICK'S SQUARE - PART A]</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is complete and what a revelation it is - Hallelujah ! What was a depressing patch of lawn and rocks is now an example of good urban design. We love the artworks by Steve Woodward and Mary-Louise Brown, the water features, the public seating that can also be used as a table top, the paving, the lights and all the different textures. The upgrade covers the entire area between Albert, Hobson, Swanson and Wyndham Streets, and also complements the 2007 restoration of St Patrick's Cathedral. All that is needed now is for the </span></span><b><a href="http://eyeonauckland.blogspot.com/search/label/Saffron%20Tower"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">[SAFFRON TOWER]</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to be built, more pavement cafe's spilling onto the square and for the lazy landlords in the area to clean up their buildings and restore some pride. Praise be to the Auckland City Council for having some foresight.</span></span></div></span></span>Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01640575074694480790noreply@blogger.com3