Michael Fowler Centre
The Michael Fowler Centre opened 1983 and was modelled on the Christchurch Town Hall. Located in Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, it was intended to replace an existing 100 year old rectangular Town Hall because of earthquake risk. In the event, the much loved old hall was also retained with structural strengthening and provides an interesting comparison in acoustical and architectural style with the new hall. The project was designed in collaboration with American acoustician Jerald R. Hyde from San Francisco.
CLIENT
Wellington City
LOCATION
Wellington, New Zealand
COMPLETED
1983