Geography
The site is located on the narrow Tina Peninsula, which projects into the Pacific Ocean along a ridge line, near Tina Golf on the western coast of Boulari Bay, approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northeast of the old city centre of Nouméa. Though the agency (ADCK) wished to set up the centre in the heart of the city to make a statement within the strongly French-influenced city, the land allotted is between the lagoon and the bay, which is an off shoot of the sea. The lagoon side of this area is made up of dense mangroves at the water edge. Earlier, other types of trees also covered the site. There was a well-trodden path along the centre of the area of the peninsula. A ridge separated the area from the sea, which created the ecology of the area with the bay side experiencing strong easterly winds. Intense heat of subtropical sun was also another factor which had an impact on the design of the building.
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