Well I never. Auckland City Council has actually done something right for a change, they have thought outside of the square. [EYE] on Auckland is pleased to report that the [ST.PATRICK'S SQUARE] upgrade is looking rather flash. It is far from finished but if they continue on this path I am sure that we will all be very happy with the finished product and would want to be seen there.
The paving is fabulous. I love the diamond shapes that create 3D patterns on the pavement and it is way better than the usual mind-numbingly boring rectangular bits they place all over the city sidewalks. BRAVO ! 
The lights are a triumph, very retro, a gorgeous organic shape and best of all - they have colour. Give yourselves a pat on the back Auckland City Council - you have done well. Bravo ! 
Wait till you see the sculpture...I dunno what to expect! Looking at the renders, it looks overly contemporary :O
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ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to the unveiling of the sculpture, at least it won't be another waka, seagull, flax weave and/or Pohutakawa flower. Contemporary (cutting edge) is exactly what this city needs. Thanks for leaving a comment.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you like the design of the square.
ReplyDeleteCan I give acknowledgement to the landscape architects Boffa Miskell who designed it. I know they put a huge effort into it. Not just the design but in ensuring the council accepted the 'radical' paving design.
Just amazing and well done. Ashame someone had had put bubbles in the water feature as they were trying to sort it so didn't see it work. We'd come all the way from Eltham to see it as we know one of the architects that heped plan it, he even showed us around.
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