We have been thinking for a while now that our logo needed a refresh… something more representative of the local community and also the history of the building and area.
We wanted something positive and noticeable, something recognisable as being definitely ‘Ponsonby’!
The community centre is extremely proud of the key role the Ponsonby community has always had in supporting and nurturing NZ’s LGBTTQIA+ population so we felt the Pride rainbow colours needed to have a starring role in any new branding we created.
The late 19th Century architecture also needed to make an appearance – the building was purpose built in 1897 as an infants' school extension to Ponsonby Primary, situated across the road on what was once Church Street (now Cowan Street). The community centre's distinctive double gabled roof with steep pitch, ties it to the predominant style of architecture in Ponsonby – the historic villa.
A big part of the community centre is our preschool, Ponsy Kids. Ponsy Kids has been in operation as a not-for-profit preschool for over 20 years and boasts long serving teaching staff and a mixed open plan approach for our 2-5-year-olds. As early childhood education was what our building was originally built for, it’s only fitting that Ponsy Kids' new look also echoes the building outline.
The other key functions of the community centre will also have their own distinct look, so watch out for our new imagery online.
PONSONBY COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PONSY KIDS PRESCHOOL, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, T: 09 376 0896 www.ponsonbycommunity.org.nz
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Published 3 July 2023