Auckland CBD’s Urban Landscape

Auckland’s Central Business District (CBD) is built as a contemporary city.  Concrete, steel and glass dominate the landscape as neo-classic lines blend in with modern architecture. It is like any other metropolitan city but, unlike others, it is bound in a compact area that does not feel cramped.

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If you like the urban jungle scenery then the CBD has a lot to offer you. Start beside the picturesque harbour along Quay Street and you will find the Ferry Terminal Building (map), a beautiful Edwardian Baroque style building made out of sandstone and bricks.  It is strikingly located beside modern steel and concrete buildings.

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Then not so far away is the remarkable Britomart Transport Centre. It used to be an old Edwardian style post office that was renovated in 2001 and opened in 2003 as Auckland’s public transport hub. The façade was left unchanged and skillfully restored to its glory days.

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But if it is modern architecture you are looking for, then Auckland has the iconic Sky Tower to offer. Towering above the CBD at 328 meters, it is not easily missed.  It opened in 1997 and since then has attracted an average of 500,000 visitors per year. This amazing engineering achievement is made out of reinforced steel and concrete.

These are but a few examples of what you can expect to see when you get to the Auckland CBD. I recommend that you take the time to explore and look up to admire and appreciate the different architectural design this bustling city has in store for you. I bet you will discover more!