Journey Through Wellington's Architectural Marvels
Experience the evolution of Wellington's architectural landscapes! Join us on site visits to some of the city's most iconic builds:
Archives New Zealand - The $290 million national facility will open in 2026, the building will use 6500 tonnes of steel, take 1.5 million hours of on-site labour and create 500 construction jobs. It will comprise about 19,300sqm of lettable area, and is expected to have a minimum 4 Green Star rating and be one of New Zealand’s most seismically-resilient buildings. | Read more.
Te Matapihi | Central Library - When Te Matapihi reopens in 2026, the strengthened and modernized space will stand as one of Wellington’s largest investments, future-proofing this iconic library and infusing vibrancy into our inner city. | Read more.
New - The Living Pā - The Living Pā is an innovative build project at Victoria University of Wellington that is aiming to meet the Living Building Challenge® certification. The summit of regenerative building, the programme includes stringent targets for the recycling, reusing, and tracking of waste.
As a bonus, those undertaking the site visit to The Living Pā will do so via Wellington's iconic cable car. | Read more.
Wellington Town Hall - The nearly 120-year-old Town Hall, a grade one listed heritage building, has been closed to the public since 2013 due to being deemed earthquake prone. Resting on its original unreinforced concrete piles on reclaimed land, the Town Hall stands as one of the city’s most important heritage buildings. | Read more.
Wellington Town Hall - The nearly 120-year-old Town Hall, a grade one listed heritage building, has been closed to the public since 2013 due to being deemed earthquake prone. Resting on its original unreinforced concrete piles on reclaimed land, the Town Hall stands as one of the city’s most important heritage buildings. | Read more.
New - BNZ Place - BNZ Place is one of the most seismically advanced developments in New Zealand. The structure is base-isolated from the ground to avoid significant structural damage resulting from a 1 in 500-year earthquake. The building is raised on a plinth to minimise climate change related flood risks. With the diagrid structure supported on piles which extend 60m below ground, the design targets an NBS rating in excess of 180%, significantly exceeding building code requirements for seismic strength. | Read more.
