Mutual Life & Citizens Assurance Company Building
Mutual Life & Citizens Assurance Company Building, Art Deco office building at Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
The Mutual Life & Citizens Assurance Company Building is a nine-story office structure at the intersection of Lambton Quay, Hunter Street, and Featherston Street, featuring geometric patterns and ornate facade details. The building continues to serve as office space while its exterior architecture remains visible from multiple viewpoints along the street.
The building was completed in 1940 by W.M. Angus Ltd for an Australian insurance company and represents a piece of architectural prosperity from that era. Its construction came during a period when Wellington was modernizing its business district.
The building sits in a busy business district and displays the 1940s Art Deco preference for geometric forms and elaborate facade details. Visitors can observe the valuable ornaments and the characteristic design language of this period while walking along the street.
The building sits at a central junction where several important streets meet, making it easy to locate. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when light brings out the details of the facade beautifully.
A clock installed in 1953 arrived three months late for Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation celebrations. This delay added a small curious episode to the country's architectural history.
Location: Wellington City
Inception: 1940
Architectural style: Art Deco
Floors above the ground: 9
GPS coordinates: -41.28550,174.77600
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40
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