Tag: Christchurch Rebuild
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Core strength
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This triangular building gains its strength from a mass of concrete and steel reinforcing, and its circular core.
Agropolis urban farm launched at FESTA
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Launch of urban farm project fosters new ways of thinking about planning Christchurch’s inner city redevelopment.
Rising costs
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NZIQS president, Julian Mace, says cost escalation will happen, but what we don’t know is when.
On shaky ground
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Is the focus on protecting loss of life detrimental to the long-term resilience of New Zealand’s commercial building stock?
Design competition winner revealed
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A Nelson-based architecture firm emerged as the winner of Southern Response’s competition for The Cantabrian home.
Joint venture to benefit Christchurch
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Kiwi construction firm joins forces with Chinese powerhouse to assist in the commercial rebuild of Christchurch.
Study into seismic design
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A University of Canterbury team is investigating a new type of design for earthquake-proof multi-storey timber buildings.
Lease contracts in post-quake study
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Toni Collins investigates whether law reform of commercial leases is needed following the Christchurch earthquakes.
Cardboard Cathedral
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Shigeru Ban’s design bases itself on a system of proportions derived from the original Christchurch Cathedral.
A little, big building
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The Carlton Hotel packs a lot of punch for its size, combining modern design with a heritage-inspired fit out.
Landscape is temporary
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Neil Challenger discusses temporary landscape interventions in Christchurch.
Broken time
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A damaged Christchurch clock tower now stands as a perpetual reminder of a very poignant moment.
Educational workshop
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An initiative for budding quantity surveyors has been announced as part of the NZIQS conference Shaken not Stirred.
A southern man
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We chat with Barnaby Bennett, co-editor of Christchurch: The Transitional City, who is soon to visit Auckland.
A perfect storm
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John Chaplin says repairing quake-damaged homes has the potential to lead to a disaster similar to the leaky homes debacle.
Burning temple
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Five engineers and a drafter have volunteered to develop a structural concept, only to be set on fire after completion.
First among equals
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The winners of an innovative Christchurch design competition are a mixed bunch.
HIVE celebration
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The Home Innovation Village in Christchurch celebrates it first year at the Canterbury Agricultural Park.
‘Breathe’ finalists announced
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A total of 58 entries from across the world were received for this Christchurch urban design competition.