Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 31: Understanding stru…

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An earthquake memories story from Evon Currie, General Manager, Population and Public Health, titled, "Understanding structure vital".

Torlesse Building, the first stone structure in Cathedral Square

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The first stone structure built in Cathedral Square was the small Gothic stone Torlesse building. Situated in the south-west corner of the square, the two storey, three gable dormer windowed buildi…

Flow Chart of the UC Strategic Emergency Management Group and UC Incident …

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A flowchart outlining the structure and organisation of the UC Strategic Emergency Management Group and UC Incident Management Team.

St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Kilmore and Manchester Street corner

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The wooden church of St Luke the Evangelist, stood in Manchester Street, just north of the Avon, from 1858 until it was pulled down in 1908 to make way for a larger stone and brick structure, faced…

Patterns of succession

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When we are recording a standing structure we might be lucky enough to discover wallpaper hidden behind plasterboard or tucked under skirtings. In some houses we can find layers of wallpaper, each revealing a stylistic period. While many of the … Continue reading →

Peeling back the onion of time

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Recording standing structures not only involves architectural drawings and photography, but can also be quite destructive. In an attempt to modernise an old house owners will often cover “old fashioned” features with new materials, plasterboard being the chief culprit. So, … Continue readin...

Christchurch Press 20 March 2012: Section A, Page 3

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Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 20 March 2012.

Christchurch Press 9 April 2011: Section C, Page 4

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Page 4 of Section C of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 9 April 2011.

A poetic reflection on heritage buildings

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As building archaeologists we record and analyse the form, structure and ornamentation of 19th century dwellings to learn about the lives led by past occupants. The Victorian era was a time of invention and achievement. Society was dominated by middle-class morality as they … Continue readi...

Christchurch Press 19 January 2012: Section A, Page 2

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Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Thursday 19 January 2012.

Christchurch Press 18 January 2012: Section A, Page 2

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Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 18 January 2012.

Christchurch Press 1 October 2011: Section A, Page 2

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Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 1 October 2011.

Christchurch Press 14 December 2011: Section A, Page 3

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Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 14 December 2011.

Christchurch Press 18 August 2012: Section A, Page 4

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Page 4 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 18 August 2012.

Christchurch Press 18 August 2012: Section A, Page 5 (South Island Edition)

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Page 5 of Section A of the South Island edition of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 18 August 2012.