A modern treasure
A modern treasure of innovative solid construction and historical reminders provides the ultimate central apartment lifestyle. The second and final stage of the Latimer Central Apartments is now complete. Adjacent to the new sports stadium, the prime-positioned build becomes an iconic part of the CBD’s eastern fabric. At 272 Barbados […]
High-end apartment life
Located just a few blocks from Riccarton Mall, a new Christchurch townhouse development now offers all the buzz and convenience of city living, without having to compromise on space. The five high-end units – produced by local company Michael Stratford Builders – will open soon at 8 Lyndon Street. Designed […]
Big plans for redevelopment
The appointment of Weir Architecture to transform the Hereford Street office block that once housed Scorpio books into a stylish boutique hotel, assures Christchurch of a delicious treat to be sampled in around 18 months. National Award Architectural winner in 2019 for The Crown Plaza Christchurch project, Weir Architecture has stunning plans […]
Secluded Beauty
An iconic build, which also blends naturally into the secluded Banks Peninsula site, was the creative challenge presented to award-winning Architect Tim Nees. “The brief was for an informal weekend retreat, to eventually become their retirement home,” he says. “It was designed not only for the look, but to take […]
Distance no barrier to achieve inspiring architecture
Whether planning a new home in Canterbury or further afield, a consistent quality design process should be achievable. Architect Craig South, of Allfrey + South, suggests distance need not present any impediment to success. Given all the advantages of connectivity in today’s world, overcoming distance to achieve great architecture is […]
The Perfect Partnership
The foundation of your new dream home is the unbreakable partnership between you and your builder. Whether you are a Batman seeking Robin, Ginger in search of Fred, or Sir Ed demanding Tensing, you’ll find exactly who you need within the team at Jennian Homes Canterbury. At your first visit to […]
The story of an icon
Christchurch’s proud tradition of exceptional public architecture is evident in one of the city’s favourite buildings – the Christchurch Town Hall. Playing prestigious host to numerous celebrations, concerts and civic events over the years, the building once described as the city’s ‘public living room’ reopened triumphantly in 2019 after a […]
The Influencers: Paul Lonsdale
There is a lot happening in our city and one of the key things that differentiates us from the suburban shopping centres, aside from our unique retail and hospitality offer, is our ability to activate the streets with events, festivals, buskers and street performances. We are seeing new businesses opening every […]
The Influencers: Marian Johnson
It’s hard to say goodbye to that most wonderful of things – the Kiwi summer holiday. In between the pavs and beach cricket this year, it was hard to miss the horror of the human and ecological tragedy unfolding in Australia giving us all a window into the impact of climate change. […]
The Influencers: Joanna Norris
This year marks a watershed moment for our city, our place, Ōtautahi Christchurch. There are few years I’ve been more excited for than 2020. We are emerging as the country’s premier urban destination, a basecamp for exploration and a hub of South Island adventure. Our rebuilt infrastructure is the envy of […]
