A couple of people relax on a piece of grass that lies between older buildings to the left, and new construction to the right, near Tyler Street. This whole area, that once contained a character-filled art deco bus terminal and surrounding curio shops, is being brutally torn to pieces in an attempt to “modernise” the city. Nearby, a 26 level tower has just been proposed by developers behind the historic Rose and Crown Tavern. A large sign on the front of the small building near the centre of the picture encourages prospective purchasers/developers to build a high rise building that will dwarf those on either side of it.
Expensive designer clothing stores line the bottom of the Bucklands Building. One of our oldest buildings still standing, built around 1897 but not named until 1936 when J.H Buckland & Co. Ltd moved in with their enigneering supplies business. It is currently interim office spaces and the top floor is a very nice place to work in indeed. It is due for a complete restoration as part of the Britomart district redevelopment plan.
Jan 062010
A girl pushes her friend past one of the numerous money exchange kiosks in the cities tourist shopping hotspot, the downtown district.
Window display at The Lonely Dog Gallery on the corner of Custom Street and Commerce street. The gallery has gone through a number of identities in an equal number of years. Currently it hosts the work of Queenstown artist Ivan Clarke. These great looking highly detailed marquees, based on Ivan’s paintings, were created at Weta Workshop.
Dec 292009
The West side of the Britomart Train Station, formerly the Main Post Office. This was recently shown at The High Seas as part of the Auckland Festival of Photography for 2010.