Blue Water Black Magic

Blue Water Black Magic

Argon completed alterations and extensions to the Maritime Museum in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour to create a tribute to Sir Peter Blake.

The project involved partial demolition of the existing building, then structural strengthening and extending the building over water with a new pop-up roof to house the suspended NZL32 “Black Magic” yacht.

The project included piling for the wharf extension and repairs to the existing wharf structure, much of which was done off a barge or cantilevered scaffolding.

Auckland Architecture Award 2010
Property Council NZ Award of Excellence 2011

Location: Auckland CBD
Client: NZ National Maritime Museum
Contract Value: $4 million
Project Duration: 1 year

Argon has demonstrated a high degree of planning and performance and most importantly quality of workmanship. Argon have achieved a truly beautiful building which will be an iconic addition to Auckland’s CBD waterfront.

Paul Evans, CEO NZ National Maritime Museum