ARENA A future-proof multipurpose space for the world’s coolest little capital Maya StJuste | 300451006
community + modularity + spectacle
Approaching the development as a large community centre, encouraging the engagement and participation of the wellington ‘community’ while also challenging this definition. + Multifunction spaces are often the solution to limited budgets and varied clientele. Either optimum architecture or function must be compromised to facilitate this. Designing spaces for their functions and focusing on the connecting elements and spaces should give way to more useful and unique architectural solution than the standard bowl arena. + programme is dictated by activity which relies on spectacle both on site and remotely for success. The development should have ample room for live events as well as facilitate the broadcasting of these events.
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MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE TSB ARENA THE OPERA HOUSE ST.JAMES THEATRE WESTPAC ARENA
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BNZ Waterloo Quay + Adjoining plot The site was chosen for its ideal location directly across from the wellington station which is the city’s main transport hub (train & bus). The site is also adjacent to the Bluebridge ferry lands. Its location roughly in between the existing WestPac Stadium and TSB Arena providing the opportunity to reinvigorate the end of the CBD and waterfront that is less engaged by residents/commuters.
Concourse to WestPac Arena
CUSTOM HOUSE
PIPITEA CAMPUS
WELLINGTON STATION
BLUEBRIDGE FERRY
NZ POST
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CENTREPORT
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AXIAL RELATIONSHIP TO CBD
WATERFRONT JOURNEY
SITE APPROACH
GYM/ EXTENSION TENSILE MEMBRANE ROOFING
CENTREPORT SHIPPING
MAIN ARENA
ENTRY
To bluebridge
WATERFRONT
MODULARITY
live music | stage shows + eSports + gymnastics for all + boxing | mixed martial arts PERFORMANCE & SPORT (TRADITIONAL/E-VERSIONS) ARE UNIFIED BY THE EMERGING TRENDS IN EACH. That is, the increasing use of technology to facilitate them, especially VR/AR/MR technology.
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Excerpt from choreography of the masses
S P E C TA C L E
CUSTOMHOUSE
CAPITAL ‘NETWRK’ ARENA
SHARED PLAZA/ CRUSH SPACE
WELLINGTON RAILWAY STATION
MAIN ARENA ENCLOSURE MAIN ENTRY CENTREPORT WATERFRONT WALK PLAZA/ CRUSH SPACE
VEHICULAR ENTRY
BLUEBRIDGE FERRY
SHARED SERVICE ACCES + SUBTERRANEAN PARKING
WATERFONT
SITE PLAN
MAIN ENTRY PLAZA
ENTRY LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
SECTIONS
VIP VIEWING BOX Area for premium spectatorship & catering
TRADITIONAL TIERED SETAING Sitting & standing room for viewing events
RETRACTABLE BLEACHER SEATS Additional seating for large events or more intimate events
MODULAR OPERABLE FLOOR Transforms into the required platform size & height for any event
END STAGE Additional stage space for larger more complex performances
VIEWING DECK Extension of Waterfront Walk to be enjoyed by public
CONCOURSE + ENTRY
APPROACH