An ‘Urban Room’ for Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau

Abstract

Should every city have an Urban Room? All cities need to have a space that connects specifically to that city. A place that can illustrate the city’s past, immerse in the city’s present, and clearly describe the possibilities of its future. Auckland is the biggest and most important city in New Zealand, with a rich history on one side, and on the other a rapidly growing and developing city, becoming a home for constantly arriving migrating people. This thesis endeavors to create a space in the heart of Auckland city that can help people better understand and discover more about their city, A place where everyone from any age and culture can gather, learn and become better informed about their city and its growth. It can be a place where people can get involved and have more control in the built environment of Auckland city, as well as knowledge of future plans that are proposed to happen in the city. It will highlight the latest global trends and shifts, along with current Architecture of other big cities. One of the most important aims of this thesis is to design a place in Auckland that will be interesting and attractive to everyone, and for it to be a positive step forward in the solution to a lack of meaningful public community buildings in Auckland.