Wellington's lobster loos scoop award
Wellington waterfront's controversial lobster loos have won an architecture award for their functional and interesting design.
The winners of the New Zealand Institute of Architects Wellington awards were announced last night. The 27 awards covered a range of buildings, from schools and sports centres to homes and heritage buildings.
The orange, tentacle-shaped toilet building on the waterfront, designed by Studio of Pacific Architecture, was a great mix of art and design, said the convener of the awards jury, architect Paki Maaki.
"They are interesting objects that demonstrate a high level of design and art, and are very usable," he said.
"A huge part of architecture is providing a function, helping people with their way of life. As much as people don't really think about toilets, they are something we use every day.
"These ones can be used by all sorts of people, from party-goers to mums with babies in prams, and recreational joggers."
Mr Maaki said the awards demonstrated the scope and quality of the work being undertaken by Wellington's architects in a challenging economic environment. "It's obvious that clients and their architects are doing more with less."
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Nobody asked US either! 
OUR vote is for Crustacean Crapper. 