An industrial wharf undergoing redevelopment into an urban centre, the Wynyard Quarter/Wharf contains several contrasting areas of lighting, the designed lighting new public spaces and streets, and the organic, unplanned lighting of the Tank Farm.
It’s central location meant people from the city and inner suburbs walk here to see the ships and views of the harbour and port. Seeing two tourists playing classical songs on a Piano in the middle of the empty Silo Park was something quite enjoyable, as it leant an air of mood to the place.
While both areas proved interesting, I found the accidental way the functional lights of the tank farm created sculptural shadows and highlighted gritty details by far the most memorable.
