Lopdell House, Heritage building in Titirangi, New Zealand
Description
Lopdell House is a Spanish Colonial Revival style structure in Titirangi with white walls, terracotta roof tiles, and ornate architectural details. The building spans multiple floors containing gallery spaces, studios, and exhibition areas.
History
It originally opened as Hotel Titirangi in 1930 and transformed into a school for deaf students in 1942 under the Ministry of Education. This shift defined the building's role for decades.
Culture
The building houses art exhibitions, theater performances, and cultural events as part of the Waitemata City Arts and Cultural Centre since 1986. It serves as a gathering place for the local arts community and creative expression.
Practical
You can access multiple gallery spaces, studios, and exhibition areas across several floors in the recently renovated and strengthened structure. The facility offers well-organized spaces for various types of art presentations.
Did you know?
William Swanson Read Bloomfield, the first qualified New Zealand architect of Maori descent, was involved in designing this building. His role makes this structure significant in New Zealand's architectural heritage.
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