2020 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner
Tainui Street and Town Square
The revitalisation of Greymouth’s CBD has created a much-needed, high-quality public venue suitable for a wide range of events, including festivals and markets. An extensive engagement process has informed the realisation of a distinctive urban space that reflects the values and aspirations of the whole community, including and especially Ngāti Waewae, the local mana whenua – the incorporation of a sculptural rain shelter acknowledges Ngāti Waewae’s history and connection to the area. The positive effects of the town centre renewal are already evident: the project has been a catalyst for community engagement and a spur to both private and further public development around the town square. In sum, the project is a triumph of design through engagement and robust discussion, and a successful amalgam of architecture, planning and sculpture.
- Practice
- WSP Architecture
- Category
- Planning & Urban Design
- Location
- Canterbury
