Submit your ideas for Queens Wharf now
Calls for entries to "Opening the Red Gates", the plan to turn Queens Wharf into a world-class waterfront space starts with the launch of the wharf design competition.
Identified as one of the city's top spots for Rugby World Cup 2011 public celebrations, the future design of Queens Wharf is critical.
It needs to serve the people of Auckland and New Zealand in a number of ways, from being a future berth for visiting cruise ships, through to providing a dynamic and enjoyable public open space for Aucklanders, New Zealanders and international visitors to enjoy.
There are two ways you can be part of this exciting competition. Either submit a design, or simply just an idea, for the development and use of the wharf.
You don't need to be an architect or professionally qualified to send us your designs and ideas.
The two-stage design competition will be evaluated by the chief executives of Auckland City Council, Auckland Regional Council and Ministry of Economic Development, who will be advised by independent experts.
The winning design will be announced around the first week of November.
All relevant information on the competition will be available at the specially created Queens Wharf website from Monday, 24 August.
"Opening the Red Gates" is a joint activity of Auckland City Council, Auckland Regional Council and the government (Ministry of Economic Development).
Design competition
Register online and download the brief and supporting information from the Queens Wharf website.
Competition entries close at noon on Friday, 11 September 2009.
Submit your ideas:
Submit your ideas online,
or by posting them to:
Queens Wharf Ideas,
Auckland City Council,
Private Bag 92516,
Wellesley Street,
Auckland 1141,
Attention: Simon Lough.
Public display
Between 13 September and 24 October, the design entries will be available for people to view and provide feedback at the Union Fish Co building at 116 Quay Street or online.
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Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
The council supports the arts and creative industries in the following ways:
- Support and funding for arts organisations, artists ,arts and cultural groups
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