A design for a movie museum and convention centre has been approved by New Zealand’s Wellington City Council.
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Film-makers Sir Peter Jackson and Sir Richard Taylor are supporting the project. Designed by Studio Pacific Architecture, the three-storey convention centre and movie museum will be located on the capital's waterfront and will require an investment of $150m.
Wellington City's deputy mayor Justin Lester said: "The Movie Museum will provide a one of a kind experience, so it’s absolutely appropriate we deliver a one of a kind design.”
City Council’s Economic Growth and Arts Committee chair Cr Jo Coughlan said: “Construction alone will deliver a $44 million boost to Wellington's economy and ongoing benefits of $38 million per year in GDP.
“It’ll be a huge boost to our offering in the lucrative convention market, providing a remarkable visitor experience for the delegates that will provide a competitive advantage for Wellington."
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By GlobalDataThe building will feature aluminium panels resembling the scales of a fish and its construction will create 540 jobs, with a further 568 jobs once in operation.
Image: Design of the Movie Museum and Convention Centre. Photo: courtesy of Wellington City council.
