The interior of the octagonal corner section of the Cranmer Court building, which housed Plato Creative from March 2008 to November 2009. The photograph showcases the building's intricate wooden ceiling and high windows. A stained glass crest is visible at the bottom of one of the windows reading, "Est. 1874. The spirit of this building lives on". Although designed to house a book depot, this section was used as the principal's office while Christchurch Normal School was operating from the building.
The interior of the octagonal corner section of the Cranmer Court building, which housed Plato Creative from March 2008 to November 2009. The photograph showcases the building's intricate wooden ceiling and high windows. A stained glass design is visible at the center of the windows with a motto underneath reading, "The spirit of this building lives on". Although designed to house a book depot, this section was used as the principal's office while Christchurch Normal School was operating from the building.
The interior of the octagonal corner section of the Cranmer Court building, which housed Plato Creative from March 2008 to November 2009. The photograph showcases the building's intricate wooden ceiling and high windows. A stained glass design is visible at the center of the window with a motto underneath reading, "The spirit of this building lives on". Although designed to house a book depot, this room was used as the principal's office while Christchurch Normal School was operating from the building.
<b>Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste contributes to over 50% of New Zealand’s overall waste. Materials such as timber, plasterboard, and concrete make up 81% of the C&D waste that goes into landfills each year. Alongside this, more than 235 heritage-listed buildings have been demolished in Christchurch since the 2011 earthquakes. This research portfolio aims to find a solution to decrease C&D waste produced by demolishing heritage buildings.</b> With the recent announcement of The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament’s demolition, this will be another building added to the list of lost heritage in Christchurch. This research portfolio aims to bridge the relationship between heritage and waste through the recycling and reuse of the demolished materials, exploring the idea that history and heritage are preserved through building material reuse. This research portfolio mainly focuses on reducing construction and demolition waste in New Zealand, using the design of a new Catholic Cathedral as a vessel. This thesis will challenge how the construction and design industry deals with the demolition of heritage buildings and their contribution to New Zealand’s waste. It aims to explore the idea of building material reuse not only to reduce waste but also to retain the history and heritage of the demolished building within the materials.
A photograph of the damaged dome of the Regent Theatre.
A photograph of the damaged dome of the Regent Theatre.
A photograph of the damaged dome of the Regent Theatre.
A photograph of the damaged dome of the Regent Theatre.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Crichton Cobbers Gym from Chester Street".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Crichton Cobbers Gym from Chester Street".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Crichton Cobbers Gym from Chester Street".
Manchester Courts on the corner of Manchester and Hereford Streets. While the building looks mostly fine from the outside, it is unsafe to enter. "Danger, no entry" has been spray-painted on the front window.
A photograph of the side of the McKenzie & Willis building, seen from Tuam Street.
A photograph of the damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The tower on the south-west corner of the building has collapsed. Shipping containers support the far wall of the building.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Provincial Council Chambers, Armagh Street".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church in Latimer Square".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church in Latimer Square. The church hall was on the right, but it is now gone".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 1 May 2011 entitled, "Celebrating Samhain".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Detail of a damaged wall at 230 Fitzgerald Avenue".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Knowlescourt, a heritage house on Papanui Road, under demolition".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Old Civic Chamber on Manchester Street. The stained-glass window is still miraculously intact".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church in Latimer Square".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church in Latimer Square".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The corner of Manchester and High Streets".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church in Latimer Square. The empty site is where the church hall stood".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church in Latimer Square".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Earthquake damage to St John the Baptist Anglican Church near Latimer Square".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church in Latimer Square".
A photograph of High Street, looking north west from the Lichfield Street intersection.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Madras Street and Chester Street East corner".