A centre for the Salvation Army with a grand public space nestled into the heart of Te Aro, the Citadel is still performing sterling service nearly 30 years after its construction. The form is simple, with rusticated post-modern bands of coloured stone wrapping around the half-drum, and a splendidly tactile series of inverted timber roof trusses standing on end, hoisting the cupola aloft. This project still sings loud.
Salvation Army Citadel (1990)
Practice
Warren and Mahoney Architects New Zealand Ltd
Category
Enduring Architecture
Location
Wellington