DrDJun 22, 2023

Strolled around grnd level of Welly’s new convention/events centre #takina this week.
Great welcoming vibe + architectually (certainly externally), a distinctive building with great shapes & design elements.

Directly across the road from TePapa & down the street from Q arts hotel - #takina has created an enlarged vibrant arts/events precinct within the CBD.

Plus new inner city housing precinct #Paddington nearing completion.

#Wellington feels dynamic. No “dying city” as Key once opined.

Show threadJoshua Leung
@NZedAUS
Was this that open-air carparking space, with the big square planters that had some pohutakawa (?) trees in it?
Jun 22, 2023 at 10:20pmWeb
Show threadDrDJun 22, 2023
@aligorith dont think so
Show threadJoshua LeungJun 22, 2023

@NZedAUS
Hmm... I wonder what used to be there then 🤔

The apartments on the corner with the marine stuff shop on the ground floor and a bunch of colourful kite / wind-sock things seem to still be there, but I can't remember what used to be in that space where this new building used to sit.

Show threadDrDJun 22, 2023
@aligorith google old Te Papa images??
Show threadDrDJun 22, 2023
@aligorith you’re right old car park…saw it on elevated image of TePapa construction