Low-slung brown velour lounge chairs dominate against a startling black and white curtain backdrop;. Parlimentary Services Collection: John E Martin
the state banquet for the formal opening in the banquet hall;. Parlimentary Services Collection: John E Martin
The Beehive was built in stages between 1970 and 1979.. Parlimentary Services Collection: John E Martin
After the outdated decor was dubbed an embarrassment, the Beehive was refurbished, bringing in a lighter look and a new, more obvious public entrance.. Parlimentary Services Collection: John E Martin
the original 1970s design was characterised by furnishings in heavy brown tones;. Parlimentary Services Collection: John E Martin
prime minister Jim Bolger and his National-led coalition cabinet at the oval table in the cabinet room in 1996;. Parlimentary Services Collection: John E Martin
the Queen arrives for the formal opening of the building in 1977;. Parlimentary Services Collection: John E Martin
Architect Sir Basil Spence is said to have executed his original sketch on a napkin over dinner, however no one has sighted the original napkin.. Parlimentary Services Collection: John E Martin
An enormous woven organic artwork designed by Guy Ngan was hung on the exterior marble wall of the central core in the reception foyer.. parl
