2016 Wellington Architecture Awards Winner
Wellington Museum - The Attic
Although much has been added in the process of renovation of one of Wellington's cherished buildings, the interventions are seamless and subtle, and sometimes disguised as parts of the old building, or even as a part of an exhibition set. For instance, return air is hidden in a central circular element which doubles as a 'spacecraft' hovering over the story of 'official' Wellington UFO sightings. The architects have done an impressive job in visually and physically connecting the attic to the levels below, creating a museum standard environment without losing existing character. The entry, through the upper levels of a 1998 egress stair designed by the same pratice, is a tasteful "palate cleanser" between levels.
- Practice
- Athfield Architects Limited
- Category
- Heritage
- Location
- Wellington
