Nature inspired classy glass
Masters in glassblowing and coldwork, Hamish Webster and Greg Swinburne have an exciting new combined display at Christchurch’s Form Gallery, on now until July 30. “We are holding only two glass exhibitions this year, and the other one was cast glass,” says gallery manager Ryan Dewsbury. “Compared to other […]
Buzz worthy brews
The beekeeping industry becoming increasingly unsustainable, matched with the rise in demand for alternative alcohols, alerted apiarist Wilbur Morrison and business marketing major Edward Eaton to a gap in the market. Metropol talks to the two self-starters to see what all the buzz is about. What was the inspiration […]
Marking time with the devil: Narropera Trio
After Narropera Trio’s afternoon performances of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, the Trio now turns its attention to another great work, Carl Maria von Weber’s brilliant opera, Der Freischütz (The Devil’s Marksman). As with the Mozart’s Figaro, Der Freischütz will be presented in two performances (July 25 and August 7) […]
Wongi and the giant peach
Christchurch residents are often surprised and delighted when a new work of art appears on the walls of their city, which has become known as the ‘street art capital’ of New Zealand. Julia Strelou talks to one of the artists. Wongi Wilson is the man behind the giant peach […]
A jewel in the mall: Dalman Architects
The jewel of a building at 94 Cashel Mall has earned a well-deserved win in the NZIA Commercial section local awards for Dalman Architects. A thoughtful project, it carries forward its place in Christchurch history while bringing beauty and interest to the promenade along the mall. The original building […]
From the editor: 8 July 2021
Another fortnight has passed, along with the shortest day and some typically Canterbury winter weather. Four seasons in one day might easily be our current theme song, yet we still have much to be thankful for. All around the region innovative new and fledgling projects continue to develop housing, business […]
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