Unitec, Building 01
This is building 01 of Unitec Institute of Technology in Point Chevalier, Auckland. Built in the 1860s as a lunatic asylum, with bricks most probably manufatured on site. Timespanner has a timeline of the history of this building.
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Unitec, Building 01
Brickwork, Detail
July 1, 2013 at 8:39 am
Quite impressive. Great pictures for the theme day.
July 1, 2013 at 9:50 am
Terrific choice for theme day.
July 1, 2013 at 4:16 pm
Many would say that university students are lunatics.
July 1, 2013 at 7:26 pm
First thing I noticed was the numbers.
Great post.
July 1, 2013 at 7:52 pm
Impressive structure and interesting background.
July 2, 2013 at 3:41 am
i would never have guessed it to have been an asylum!
July 2, 2013 at 4:50 am
Gorgeous photos Paul, I like your choice for this theme!
July 2, 2013 at 5:28 am
A building with a lot of history. Impressive structure!
July 2, 2013 at 8:52 am
Look grande and impressive!
July 6, 2013 at 12:47 pm
A beautiful building, despite it’s original purpose. I’m glad you showed the larger view.