In addition to natural features and public spaces, most towns and cities are identified by their iconic buildings. This is usually a cathedral, concert hall, art gallery or museum. Some have their seat of government and some like Dubai rely on the unusual size or design of major buildings.
I suspect we are the only nation that identifies towns with their public toilets. The most recent is the Hobsonville lot – then we have the Hundertwasser ones in Kawakawa and those that have become the focus of the Matakana town centre.
Town dunnies continue to receive awards from the Institute of Architects – no doubt warranted for individual excellence. But surely there are more significant architecturally significant buildings, monuments or icons in each place! What does this tell people about a town and its leadership?
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