Rewarding building excellence
A University of Canterbury civil engineering student Yu Li (pictured far right) won the “Next Gen Supreme Award” at the 2024 New Zealand Building People Awards. More than 600 construction industry professionals gathered to celebrate the excellence of the people behind a variety of projects nationwide, and congratulate award recipients. Yu Li received […]
Buzzing with talent: Te Pae General Manager Ross Steele
As a relative newcomer to Ōtautahi Christchurch, having lived here five years, I have quickly developed a deep appreciation for the city, and all it has to offer. I am continually amazed by the remarkable achievements of Christchurch businesses on the global stage. From companies developing cutting-edge medical implants for surgeons worldwide to […]
City set to boom: Christchurch City mayor Phil Mauger
We get all four seasons in Christchurch and spring is in swing – another reason I love living here. I know I’m not alone in that, there’s a lot going on for our city, it’s great to see. The place is humming, with exciting developments and the talk from up north is not […]
Stairways to heaven
Contemporary home and office design is often multi-level, necessitating a need for one or more stairways. Current trends are towards curved and organic designs, such as the one pictured here, replacing traditional straight lines with fluidity and movement. They’re often works of art. Using helical, spiral, and free-form designs, curved stairs add a […]
Slide like new again: Sliding Door Specialists
Repair, not replace, is the philosophy Christchurch sliding door specialist Stewart Poole lives by. Why replace something that can easily be fixed? he asks, and Stewart should know. With more than 30 years engineering experience, and 16 years specialising in fixing sliding doors, Stewart (pictured) has the right tools, the know-how, and the […]
Tiny & terrific new show home: Versatile Christchurch
Thinking of a new home? A seaside bach? An investment property? Look no further than one of Canterbury’s newest show homes, the Advantage 65. From Versatile Homes, this stunning pavilion-style dwelling is compact yet clever in its layout providing oodles of space. Measuring 65m2, it comprises a galley kitchen, concealed laundry, spacious living […]
Stadium on track
Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium remains on budget and on track for an April 2026 opening. Work started on the roof support structure in November last year, culminating with the first section of roof being installed in the south stand along Tuam Street in August 2024. Twenty-eight of the 37m tall roof supports, known […]
Look after it: Garador
Your garage door smoothly and reliably opens up and closes down. Opens up and closes down without you even being fully conscious of it. Until it doesn’t. It is making an awful noise and is now stuck half up, and you can’t get your car out to go to work. The first question […]
Passion for passive homes: Team Green Architects
Building passively will save you money and keep your home at the perfect temperature year-round. Passive homes are becoming more popular, and for good reason – they’re low-energy builds that require little power to maintain a comfortable temperature. Co-owner and architect at Team Green Architects, Siân Taylor explains the importance of creating an […]
