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Auckland Museum – grand atrium refurbishment

Noel Lane Architects

On entering the atrium, visitors are confronted by a large inverted dome that dominates the space.

Auckland Museum – grand atrium refurbishment

Influenced by artist John Ecuyer, the dome is completely clad in Fijian kauri wood. Unexposed to the elements, the dark-wood cladding, with its band-sawn finish, is designed not to weather and provides a strong contrast against the white plaster walls.

 

 

 

 

Location:

Auckland, New Zealand

Awards:

New Zealand Institute of Architects Resene National Awards 2000

Reference:

Architecture New Zealand, March/April 2007, pp 36–39

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