A photograph of a shipping container wrapped in a large knitted and crocheted cover.
Many Christchurch residents have used shipping containers and other temporary structures to store belongings in while repairs were carried out after the earthquakes. But the Christchurch City Council says it's had an increase in complaints from residents about containers and other temporary structures obscuring neighbours' views or obstructing council berms. Chairman of the council's regulation and consents committee David East says if earthquake repairs are completed, the container may have to go.
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A PDF copy of pages 372-373 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Container Love (Container Cosy)'. Photos: Barnaby Bennett
After the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011, the authorities found a wide range of uses for shipping containers
Protected with bracing behind shipping containers
A photograph of a shipping container being used as a temporary dairy.
A photograph of a shipping container being used as a temporary dairy.
A photograph of a shipping container being used as a temporary dairy.
Container wall protecting road from rock falls.
Container wall protecting road from rock falls.
Container wall protecting road from rock falls.
Container wall protecting road from rock falls.
The title reads 'Shipping container shopping for Merivale?.. The cartoon shows a row of shops that have been created from containers. An oil slick seeps from one of them. Someone in 'Chez Merivale' says 'Nice idea darling. But did they have to use the Rena's containers?' Context: Refers to the container ship 'Rena' which is grounded on the Astrolabe Reef off the Bay of Plenty and threatens to become a disaster of huge proportions as oil spews into the sea. Modified shipping containers have been put in place in the suburb of Merivale to replace broken shops. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A page banner promoting an article titled, "Container City".
Shops made from shipping containers in Re:Start mall.
Shipping containers support the facade of the Isaac Theatre Royal.
Containers protecting the street from vulnerable buildings on Madras Street.
Containers protecting the street from vulnerable buildings on Madras Street.
A photograph of two shipping containers on Colombo Street. One is being used as a temporary dairy, and the other as a display space for a frame and mirror shop.
A photograph of two shipping containers on Colombo Street. One is being used as a temporary dairy, and the other as a display space for a frame and mirror shop.
A photograph of two shipping containers on Colombo Street. One is being used as a temporary dairy, and the other as a display space for a frame and mirror shop.
Kaikōura's struggling business community wants a container mall similar to Christchurch's re-start mall set up after the Canterbury earthquakes.
A PDF copy of pages 196-197 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Container Art'. Photos: Eugenio Boidi
A map showing the layout of the Re:Start container mall.
The Odeon Theatre on Tuam Street is supported by shipping containers.
An infographic showing the location of malls built from shipping containers.
A shipping container being lifted over the roof of a house.