Tag: Public Trust building

Time for NZ’s Memorial Park Precinct to officially be heritage?

Nov 10, 2015

# Architectural History, Heritage, Heritage Buildings, HISTORY

Is this Armistice anniversary the time to ask “Should Pukeahu be formally declared a heritage area?” The opening of Pukeahu during ANZAC celebrations this year was an acknowledgement of the past but also of the ability of heritage to contribute to the future.
Public Trust building

Aug 20, 2013

# Architectural History, Comment, Heritage Buildings

There are many buildings that the Architectural Centre has championed the cause of over the years, but for me there are two that stand out from the rest. They are Old St Paul’s Cathedral in Thorndon, and the Public Trust building in Lambton Quay. Coincidentally, recently I went to Old St Paul’s for the funeral…

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