Vision
New Zealand's first transport-oriented development is set to push the boundaries of architectural design, cultural, historic and amenity integration.
An integrated design
The visionary architectural masterpiece, imagined by Woods Bagot in collaboration with Land Lab is designed to integrate with and elevate the surrounding environment.
The design also incorporates vanguard biophilic design philosophies to connect occupants more closely to nature, create a healthier built environment for people, and a unique identity.
These human-centric philosophies were applied throughout from the largest scale to the smallest detail - From the innovative stepped building structure which will cast no shadows across neighbouring Aotea Square, to the street level terraces that will connect people’s journeys from home to train, office, the laneways, the Aotea Arts Quarter and the city beyond.
Local Iwi leaders Graham Tipene from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, along with Ted Ngataki and Maaka Potini from Ngāti Tamaoho, contributed cultural aspects to the Symphony Centre's design.
The Symphony Centre adheres to Te Aranga Design principles based on Māori cultural values throughout its creation. The stepped Poutama patternation of façade treatment reflects the cultural design narrative gifted by Mana Whenua.
The Symphony Centre has also been designed with sustainability in mind with 7 Star Homestar Residential development and a 5 Star Greenstar Commercial ratings.
Aotea Arts Quarter
Aotea Arts Quarter
Aotea Arts Quarter is the keynote cultural heart of Tāmaki Makaurau, a place to connect and share rich experiences of arts and entertainment.
The Symphony Centre, Bledisloe House and The Lanes are part of a wider future vision to reimagine and revitalise Aotea Arts Quarter for the benefit of all Auckland residents and visitors.
With Te Waihorotiu Station set to become New Zealand’s busiest, receiving over 54,000 passengers an hour, and extensive future investment planned by multiple stakeholders, the future vision for Aotea Arts Quarter looks bright.
This area of Auckland is culturally significant site to Mana Whenua, and a long held a special place in the hearts of Aucklanders since the city’s founding when the Waihorotiu stream flowed through the area.
Home to
- The Civic
- Auckland Town Hall
- Auckland Art Gallery
- Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Aotea Centre
- Basement Theatre
- Q Theatre
- The Classic Comedy Club
- Auckland Arts Festival
- Auckland Live
- Auckland Writers Festival
- NZ International Film Festival
- NZ International Comedy Festival
- Auckland City Libraries
- St Matthew’s Anglican Church
- Auckland Central Police Station
- Auckland Council
- Aotea Square
- Myers Park
- St James Theatre
Bledisloe House
Heritage listed Bledisloe House is a piece of history at the heart of Aotea Arts Quarter. Due to be restored as part of the wider development, Bledisloe house will offer businesses a unique and prestigious address and a world-class workstyle for their team. People will enjoy direct connectivity to Te Waihorotiu Station as well as a thriving restaurant, retail and recreation destination right outside the door.
The Lanes
The Lanes will further activate Aotea Arts Quarter with an existing retail and restaurant destination. Positioned between The Symphony Centre transport integrated development, and recently restored historic Bledisloe House.
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