Nestled a mere 9 kilometres from Christchurch’s CBD sits the coastal suburb of New Brighton. The city was originally called in O-ruapaeroa in Māori, which means an east wind on the shore. The strong easterlies are exactly what you’ll feel when rounding the corner towards the beach to walk along the New Brighton pier, reaching out […]
Tag: Christchurch
Emerging Style: Modern High English Gothic
The Christchurch rebuild following the devastating earthquakes of 2011 and 2012 has been an incredible journey. Road works, orange cones and constant hammering have become part of the day-to-day lives of local Cantabrians. The huge increase in demand for engineering, architects, interior designers and contractors continues, and an immediate rift in the architectural landscape of […]
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Rebuild Update: Massive video game, community barbecues & Little High Eatery
Christchurch’s CBD is being rebuilt at a rapid pace. It feels like every time I drive through the city there are new buildings up, changes to one-way avenues, more road works in different areas and, best of all, new businesses up and running. It used to be a treat to try out “the” new restaurant […]