Hamilton City Council

Main Entry and Stairwell Window - 45 sqm
Architects: de Lisle, Fraser, Smith and Pickering
Hamilton, New Zealand
1984

Considerations:

-Visual impact: the central window motif is in the most visible position upon entering the lobby.

-The area benefits from the drama of a colourful, dynamic and magnetic center, being a passage through to other parts of the building.

-A secondary focal point is below and to the left of the stairs, a hidden treasure. A third is visible as you ascend the stairs. Full impact is reached from above, looking down.

-Visual impediments: Behind the central window outside are a number of distracting features. The design screens off these views in some areas and in others the strong motif and colour is the focus, not what lies behind.

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