The redevelopment of Auckland Museum’s South Atrium, Te Ao Mārama, has been recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) at their annual Auckland Architecture Awards last night. Auckland Museum and its architects, Jasmax (in partnership with .
Central Hawke s Bay mansion labour of love wins architecture award
7 May, 2021 07:31 AM
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Mt Vernon Station Homestead in all its glory. Photo / Kevin Bills Photography
Hawkes Bay Today
Mt Vernon Station Homestead, a 139-year-old Waipukurau mansion, has been declared the winner in the heritage category of the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Gisborne and Hawke s Bay Awards.
Built in 1882, the house at Mt Vernon is a category 1 historic place. The homestead was painstakingly restored to its former glory, winning Napier architect Ann Galloway a prize in the process.
The restoration of the heritage-listed Mount Vernon Station house was one of seven projects honoured at the awards in Napier on Friday night.