Inspired by its prestigious setting
61 Molesworth Street is located on an elevated site to the north of the historic Wellington Cathedral of St Paul in Thorndon. The building provides a new backdrop to the heritage-listed landmark, and therefore careful consideration has been shown to complement the architecture of the Cathedral and its prominent belfry tower. The distinctive, contemporary design aligns with the Cathedral’s cardinal axis and nave; the stepped profile replicates the vertical proportions of the belfry, and the materiality of the new tower provides a translucent contrast to the solidity of the Cathedral.
The development includes a generous retail podium at ground-floor level which will be entered from a new entry plaza on Molesworth Street. The podium will be clad in stone, to acknowledge the solidity of both the Cathedral, and National Library located across the street.