We’re taking a short break between perfume posts this week and veering off in another direction entirely to present you with a photographic essay on one of the historic buildings we’ve recorded recently (but never fear, we’ll be back on … Continue reading →
This thesis was completed by Abigail Thompson for her Master of Architecture (Professional) at the University of Auckland in 2012. It was initiated with the aim of the addressing the destruction of many Christchurch buildings following the earthquakes, and investigates the role of architecture in public memory and ways of reconnecting people with the city. Note that some images in the thesis have been obscured in order to avoid copyright infringement.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 01 January 2014 entitled, "The Mighty Morris".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 9 February 2011 entitled, "Mourning Manchester Courts".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 8 January 2013 entitled, "'Tractive Tricksters".
A PDF copy of pages 50-51 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'LUXCITY'. Photographs: Bridget Anderson and Douglas Horrell
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 22 October 2010 entitled, "Poignant Poi".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 11 December 2012 entitled, "Cardboard Cathedral".
The red brick, cream stone and plaster building on the corner of Manchester and Hereford Street, proudly displays the architectural features becoming commonplace in the commercial confines of this…
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 July 2013 entitled, "Excelsior Excitment".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 1 August 2013 entitled, "Ecclesiastical Update".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 6 August 2013 entitled, "Captivating Cathedral".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 27 October 2013 entitled, "FESTA Fun".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 July 2013 entitled, "Canvas Cathedral?".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 13 February 2013 entitled, "Cardboard Cathedral".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 1 December 2012 entitled, "Cardboard Christmas".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 24 April 2013 entitled, "Horological Happening".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 1 March 2013 entitled, "Ecclesiastical Update".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 06 February 2014 entitled, "Losing Luneys".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 20 May 2012 entitled, "Cloven Clocktower".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 29 May 2012 entitled, "Bye-bye Building".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 11 April 2013 entitled, "April Ecclesiastical Update".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 28 May 2011 entitled, "Childhood Churches".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 25 June 2014 entitled, "Ecclesiastical Enhancement".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 16 December 2011 entitled, "Mother's Milestone".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 July 2011 entitled, "Lost Landmarks".
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 2 August 2011 entitled, "New Light".
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 22 May 2012 entitled, "Giving New Life".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 4 September 2010 entitled, "Our Earthquake".
A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.