The Cloud, Auckland, Event venue at Queens Wharf, Auckland, New Zealand
The Cloud is a multi-purpose event venue on Queen's Wharf on Auckland's waterfront, designed by Jasmax and built by Fletcher Construction for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The long hall can hold up to 6,000 people, and the historic Shed 10 stands directly beside it, kept as a separate venue space after heritage campaigners opposed demolishing both storage sheds.
The structure was built in 2011 for the Rugby World Cup and has since become a defining landmark on Auckland's waterfront. A historic storage warehouse was retained on the site, creating a juxtaposition between old and new architecture.
The venue serves as a gathering point where Aucklanders and international visitors meet for large-scale events and celebrations throughout the year. It has become part of the city's identity as a place where business, culture, and community come together.
The venue is easily accessible from downtown Auckland and sits directly along the waterfront promenade with clear orientation. Arriving early is advisable during major events to secure parking and navigate the space comfortably.
Opponents nicknamed the building "The Slug" during its construction, and heritage campaigners fought to save the two storage warehouses on the site. In the compromise, one shed was kept and now stands beside The Cloud as a separate venue space. The wharf's piling was also structurally repaired, with most new power, data and wastewater lines fastened to the underside of the wharf.
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