Sir Basil Specne, a British Architecht
why is the Beehive an nz icon
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New Zealand Parliament buildings, including the beehive
It was First used in 1979
Scottish architect Sir Basil Spence provided the original conceptual design of the beehive in 1964.
Scottish architect Sir Basil Spence provided the original conceptual design of the beehive in 1964.
The Beehive building, officially known as the Executive Wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings, was completed in 1977. Its distinctive design, resembling a beehive, was created by architect Sir Basil Spence. The building houses the offices of the Prime Minister and other ministers. It is located in Wellington, New Zealand, adjacent to the Parliament House.
The Beehive - executive wing of NZ parliament buildings in Wellington
The Beehive is a descriptive (shape [skep] - not activity) term for the circular building housing mainly the Prime Minister and the Cabinet holders.
Because it looks like a beehive....
A beehive is either or!
The Beehive is actually the Home of the New Zealand Parliament. It is named the beehive as it resembles one.