Squaring off Canterbury’s rebuild
After years in limbo, the rebuild of one of Christchurch’s most iconic landmarks is yet one more step closer after concept designs for a $154 million reinstatement of the Anglican Cathedral in Cathedral Square were revealed recently. Released by Warren and Mahoney in association with international firm Snøhetta and heritage specialists Salmond Reed, the […]
The Influencers: Paul Lonsdale
Going back into Alert Level 2 certainly re-tested the resilience of our business community. Survival seems to be the theme as 2020 continues to test us all in one way or another. That said, watching any of the David Attenborough Planet Earth series, I am always in awe of what the animal kingdom has to […]
The latest reborn beauty: Stockman Group
An alluring staircase entrance with warm heritage colours and brass treads leads past a dazzling chandelier to the bespoke new office spaces of Ruby Black. The latest reborn beauty from Stockman Group at 201 High Street melds cherished history with perfect contemporary function. This rebuild was a passion of two halves. The original […]
Central city streets get $13.3m upgrade
Drawing the masses into the central city has long been the mandate of the agencies tasked with the city’s rejuvenation, with creating a vibrant, thriving central city at the very heart of this directive. As such, we’ve seen ongoing investment into both the form and function of this central space. Next on the […]
What’s in the building?
Peter Walker checks out the architectural renaissance taking place in the central city and what we can expect to find in these pockets of awesome. You can’t possibly miss Deloitte House in your meanderings along the Avon River. With office space filling up down town and the commercial lifeblood of the city flowing […]
Crossing Over in the city: Exciting new spaces continue to open up in the heart of the city
From a conservative post-Victorian city to a bold and innovative urban hot spot, Christchurch has emerged as a province that packs a proverbial punch. The exciting new spaces that continue to open up in the heart of the city are driving this exciting change and commanding attention, not just on a national level but also […]