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Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the earthquake-damaged Tower Chambers building on the corner of Lichfield and High Streets. The front of the building has completely collapsed. A crowd of people have gathered in front after evacuating their buildings during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a visitor to Gap Filler's Inconvenience Store standing in front of her favourite painting. The painting was part of the 'Present Tense' project which sought to highlight the inconvenience of the city in the present day. Visitors to the store were asked to choose five paintings they would like to see presented as a billboard installation in Auckland.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of building rubble on a demolition site between St Asaph Street and Tuam Street. The old Post Office building can be seen in the distance to the left and on the right are badly-damaged High Street buildings.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the intersection of Manchester Street, Lichfield Street and High Street. Lichfield Street has been blocked with fences and barricades and shipping containers have been stacked in front of the remaining facade of the Excelsior Hotel building.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Students from Avonside Girls High School eating lunch outside their temporary library building, built since the earthquake. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The new buildings are low and brightly painted in strong colours. The mood is similar to the Container Mall Re:Start, with bright colours, low ceilings, and a spacious layout".

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A film directed by Christchurch East Youth MP Beth Walters, produced and filmed by Lila Gibbens. The film captures the views of more than 50 young people from Aranui High School, Linwood College and Mairehau High School. Students share their answers to the following questions: How do you feel about living in the East? What don't you like about living in the East? What do you want to see more of? What do you like? Do you, as a young person in the East, feel your voice is heard? Would you stay? The film features an original song produced by three Aranui High School students: Cheyenne Thompson (lyrics), Evile Jireh Sisifo Laloata (vocals) and Peni Junior Iva (guitar).

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of One Big Sugar Bowl on High Street. USAR codes can be seen spray-painted on the window and a window pane to the left has been boarded up with plywood. Furniture remains on the street.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the badly-damaged buildings on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. The corner has been cordoned off and fallen bricks lie behind the fences. Stark, white mannequins can be seen in the windows.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph looking down Manchester Street from the corner of High and Manchester Streets. Damage can be seen to buildings on the right, and temporary plastic fencing has been erected to keep people away. The rest of the stores are open.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Trees alongside the Avon River in Richmond. The river level is high, and the water is grey with silt. One of the trees is leaning towards the river. The photographer comments, "High river levels because of liquefaction in the Avon. Near 373 River Rd, Richmond".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

An aerial photograph of High, Lichfield, Manchester, and Tuam Streets. The photographs has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "High Street can be seen running from the bottom left to the top right of the photograph. The old Majestic Theatre is prominent halfway up on the left. The prominent streets are Lichfield Street (on the left) and Tuam Street (on the right)".