BUILDING
The building was designed by Studio of Pacific Architecture and received a 2002 NZIA-Resene, New Zealand Award for Architecture in the Community and Cultural category for ARATOI. The building’s features include:
• The development of 370 square metres of fully air-conditioned galleries capable of handling touring exhibitions plus an education space/discovery room.
• The refurbishment of the former Wesley Church into a short term exhibition gallery which can also be used for performances.
• Public thoroughfares that double as exhibition galleries and a central Foyer that doubles as a function space.
• A courtyard which includes a ceremonial entrance with a dedicated Waharoa (gateway) where Taonga can be brought into the building.
• The back of house, includes the collections store, preparation area and loading bay.
• A café on the north-eastern corner.
View of the Main Gallery
View of the Main Gallery
View of the Main Gallery
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