惠灵顿中央图书馆在7年后重新开放,翻修于217.6M美元,拥有新的技术、艺术和公共空间。 Wellington’s Central Library reopened after 7 years, renovated at $217.6M, with new tech, art, and public spaces.

惠灵顿中央图书馆现称为Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, 关闭七年后因地震安全顾虑而重新开放, Wellington’s Central Library, now called Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, reopened after seven years of closure due to earthquake safety concerns, drawing thousands to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community events. 超过初步估计的2.176亿美元的翻修工程,以3D打印机、1台CNC机器、数字工作室和毛利艺术家Darcy Nicholas的文化艺术作品对1991年大楼进行了现代化改造。 The $217.6 million renovation, exceeding initial estimates, modernized the 1991 building with 3D printers, a CNC machine, digital studios, and cultural artwork by Māori artist Darcy Nicholas. 相邻的Te Ngākau公民广场也以新的景观和水特征重新开放。 The adjacent Te Ngākau Civic Square also reopened with new landscaping and water features. 市长安德鲁·利特(Andrew Little)称赞这次重新开张是中市振兴的里程碑, Mayor Andrew Little hailed the reopening as a milestone for the central city’s revitalization, with public turnout and usage rising significantly. 附近的城市艺术馆定于今年晚些时候重新开放。 The nearby City Art Gallery is set to reopen later this year.