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The Beehive is the common name for the Executive Wing of New Zealand Parliament Buildings, located at the corner of Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay, Wellington. It is so-called because its shape is reminiscent of that of a traditional woven form of beehive known as a "skep".
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- What is the beehive officially known as?
- What building in New Zealand is called the Beehive?
- What is the Beehive in Wellington used for?
- Why is it called a beehive?
- What is beehive made of Wellington?
- When was the Beehive opened?
- Is the Beehive Brutalist?
- Does the Beehive have a pool?
- Why was the beehive built NZ?
- What's the capital of New Zealand?
- How is the beehive earthquake proof?
What is the beehive officially known as?
In the 1960s the government decided to complete Parliament House, which had only been partly built between 1912 and 1922. ... Officially the executive wing of Parliament, it is better known as the Beehive.
What building in New Zealand is called the Beehive?
There are four buildings in Wellington that house New Zealand's Parliament. They are Parliament House, the Parliamentary Library, the Beehive (also known as the Executive Wing), and Bowen House. These buildings are the centre of our democracy. If you can't come to Wellington you can take a virtual tour.
What is the Beehive in Wellington used for?
The 'Beehive' is the popular name for the Executive Wing of the parliamentary complex because of the building's shape. This is where the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers have offices, and where the Cabinet meets.
Why is it called a beehive?
The term is derived from Old Norse skeppa, "basket". A person who made such woven beehives was called a "skepper", a surname that still exists in western countries.
What is beehive made of Wellington?
The Beehive's brown roof is made from 20 tonnes of hand-welted and seamed copper. It has developed a naturally weathered appearance. A tunnel runs under Bowen Street from The Beehive to parliamentary offices in Bowen House.
When was the Beehive opened?
On 28 February 1977, Queen Elizabeth II stood before the 'Forest and the sun' tapestry to officially open New Zealand's new government building – the Beehive.
Is the Beehive Brutalist?
'The Beehive' is the Executive Wing of Parliament and is notable as a bold example of Brutalist architecture. The building has a quality of finishes, artworks, materials and workmanship that give it a high architectural and aesthetic value.
Does the Beehive have a pool?
The main areas of the Beehive
There are numerous offices and meeting rooms and all the other facilities you would expect in any large Government building in the Beehive – including a theatrette, gym and swimming pool.
Why was the beehive built NZ?
British architect Sir Basil Spence persuaded the Prime Minister to put up a modern building, instead of following through with the original plans. His beehive design aimed to resolve many of Parliament's longstanding issues, including a lack of space, aging foundations, and earthquake vulnerability.
What's the capital of New Zealand?
New Zealand has had three capital cities – first Okiato (Old Russell) in the Bay of Islands from 1840, then a year later, Auckland, and finally Wellington. Today marks 155 years since a session of parliament officially met in Wellington for the first time on 26 July 1865.
How is the beehive earthquake proof?
They consist of many sandwiched layers of bonded rubber and steel with a central core of lead. They are designed to take the weight of the building and let the foundations move sideways - up to 30cm each way - going with the earthquake.
