UK architecture award for rebuilt art gallery
By Alexandra VenturaNZ Herald·
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Save Auckland Art Gallery has been awarded the International Award for Architectural Excellence from The Royal Institute. Photo / Supplied
Auckland Art Gallery has won an international award never before given to a New Zealand building.
The gallery was awarded the International Award for Architectural Excellence from The Royal Institute of British Architects.
Twelve buildings a year are given the honour, which distinguishes the world's most imaginative, dramatic and eco-friendly
buildings.
It is one of several awards the Auckland Art Gallery has won this year.
Director Chris Saines said that the aim was to develop a world-class gallery.