The Influencers Column: Albert Brantley
The success of the recent Lantern Festival has given Christchurch the first real taste of what a spectacular stage Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct can be for this city. Thousands of people made their way along parts of the riverside promenade to find a vantage point on the steps of the Terraces or […]
The Influencers Column: Ivan Iafeta
In mid-March, our organisation Regenerate Christchurch published some recently taken drone images of the Bexley Wetland and Southshore Spit on social media, and the photos generated a large amount of positive engagement with our online audiences. The positive feedback we received – and continue to receive – reflects the importance that the areas […]
An exceptional Fendalton renovation: Fitz Consulting’s latest triumph
Fitz Consulting, a boutique project management company owned and operated by Paul Fitzsimmons, has recently completed a major renovation of a 1940s Fendalton home. The company brought its expertise and a range of talented teams together to provide its client with a truly outstanding finished product. KOBE Construction worked closely with Fitz Consulting […]
The Influencers Column: Leeann Watson
Christchurch has been presented with a unique opportunity to redevelop itself. While that comes with a price tag, we should ensure we deliver an experience and standard of living that reflects the fact that we are New Zealand’s second largest city. We need to create a city that attracts the best talent and […]
Local quake building innovation: how ABI Piers found a way to do their bit for the Christchurch rebuild
Since 2011 the directors of ABI Piers have managed commercial and residential earthquake repairs and rebuilds throughout Christchurch. With more than 40 years’ experience in construction, Chris and Nigel Colenso saw that large commercial buildings had expensive base isolation systems to protect them from earthquake damage, but there was no cost-effective system to […]
In the spotlight: the restoration of Victoria Square
There would be few developments in the emerging city, in which the goal is to change as little as possible. But that was the brief for Ōtākaro Limited, when it came to the restoration of Victoria Square. In fact, when it comes to projects, this is one in the developmental spotlight – both […]
Contemporary fencing solutions: talk to Rock Solid Fencing for your next project
When it comes to fencing, there are choices about heights, colours and materials. Whether you choose panel, wood, glass or metal, the number of individual looks and styles is huge – and that’s after you consider whether you want a vertical or horizontal look. No two days are the same for Rock Solid […]
A precise relevelling project: How Precision Solutions got Jim and Linda back in their home with minimal fuss
When Linda Horan and Jim Mitchell moved to their new home in Woolston in 2004, they intended to stay there for life. It was shiny and new, and closer to work and family. Like so many however, they experienced significant disruption in the earthquakes and thus began a long process to find resolution. […]
Creating places with punch: meet the imaginationologists at Dream It who are designing clever new spaces in our city
As our new city starts to develop and people slowly make their way back into the central city, it will be interesting to see where the winners and the losers of the social scene will be. A bar that just pours beer will simply not make it any more. There need to be […]
Architectural artistry: MC Architecture Studio wins big at 2017 World Architecture News Awards
“I do truly believe in the importance of design – we sometimes underestimate the power of it,” says Max Capocaccia of MC Architecture Studio. Fortunately, the judges at the 2017 World Architecture News Awards thoroughly understood the power of Max’s Black Door House’s design, awarding it first prize in the ‘Best Modern Method […]
