Shed 11, Wellington, New Zealand

SHED 11

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Shed 11, Queens Wharf, Jervois Quay, Wellington.
PO Box 395, Wellington, New Zealand
Ph 495 7820

The following mostly taken from the excellent Wellington City Council Heritage Building Inventory -
http://www.wcc.govt.nz/wellington/heritage/

Shed 11 is one of two identical sheds that were built as cargo stores in 1905, designed by William Ferguson, the Harbour Board Engineer. Because the sheds were erected on reclaimed land, the method adopted to construct the foundation was `to drive piers or piles connected together by beams of concrete, reinforced with steel, a form of construction which has not hitherto been adopted in the Board's structures and which has provided a less costly continuous foundation than could have been obtained had the whole foundation been piled. The roof is of a King-post truss construction. The two buildings have Wade's patent skylights, roughcast and stucco under the parapets, and the Harbour Board Crest on the walls, all of which contribute to the Dutch style of detailing.

Shed 11 is now used by the National Art Gallery as a Temporary Contemporary Gallery. This was the first building on the waterfront to be refurbished and opened for public use.

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Shed 11 - Revision date 07/00

Company

Venue Name

Shed 11

Street address:

Queens Wharf, Jervois Quay, Wellington, New Zealand

Postal address:

Lambton Harbour Management. PO Box 395, Wellington, New Zealand

Web Site:

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E-mail:

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Telephones:

495 7820

Physical Venue Description:

Restored turn of the century brick warehouse that is now completely lined, gas heated and lit. Historic Places Trust "A" classification.

Operating Structure:

Space for hire

Key Personnel:

Managed by Lambton Harbour Management.

Public Areas:

One large room with small basic kitchen area at rear of building.

Catering:

By own arrangement

Ticketing:

By own arrangement

Disabled access:

Access available through main doors

History:

Other:

1 toll barred telephone line available

Technical

Auditorium Description:

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Stage:

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Hanging Plot:

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Getin:

Through front doors only

Dressing Rooms:

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Stage manager:

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Misc

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Other:

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Lighting

Lx Control:

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Dimmers:

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Luminaires:

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Sound

Control:

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