NZ Visual Diary - entry 365
water installation - Takutai Plaza
The Britomart district of Auckland’s central city is the largest heritage restoration project ever undertaken in New Zealand.1
It is home to many of the elements that, in my opinion, make for a successful commercial district within a city centre, including vibrant and inviting public spaces, spectacular architecture and public art, and exceptional restaurants and retail shops. That the breadth of the Britomart district is contiguous with Auckland’s expansive harbour front only adds to its charm and appeal.
Two public squares dominant Britomart’s footprint: Te Komititanga Square at the district’s western edge and Takutai Plaza to the east.
A water installation sits at the southern edge of Takutai Plaza. Numerous ground-level water spouts produce two meter geysers, the stuff of great fun for young children who dance amongst the columns of sprays on hot summer days.
Water from the sprays pool within a large rectangular area, ensuring that on brightly lit days the sun also dances on the ground surfaces that reflect shimmering and undulating patterns, like those found in today’s photograph.
Cooper and Company website
< https://cooperandcompany.org/new-zealand/britomart/ >