City Gallery

Is it just me, or is the exterior of City Gallery Wellington's new extension completely heinous?

While putting the ace interiors aside, and not wanting to jump on the 'New Local Architecture Bashing Bandwagon' (refer Wellington Airport Development debacle), I find it looks like a rusty box! I'm struggling to find its appeal, to connect it with the artist's impression (see below), and to imagine how it might contribute to making City Gallery more approachable for the Wellington community (most famous for its intimidating entrance). And oh yeah, thanks for spoiling the view from the formerly tranquil seats of the City Library's upper floors, too.


Browsing CGW's website, they state of the addition: '...simple, bold, yet unexpected, supporting City Gallery’s role to challenge preconceived notions of art and design'.

Images: 'Rusty Box' credit SarahJean365: thanks! & 'External View of City Gallery Wellington's New Tower', City Gallery Wellington: thanks! Posted by Jeremy