
File reference: CCL-2012-02-22-IMG_9638 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Unreinforced masonry churches in New Zealand, similarly to everywhere else in the word have proven to be highly vulnerable to earthquakes, because of their particular construction features. The Canterbury (New Zealand) earthquake sequence, 2010-2011 caused an invaluable loss of local architectural heritage and of churches, as regrettably, some of them were demolished instead of being repaired. It is critical for New Zealand to advance the data collection, research and understanding pertaining to the seismic performance and protection of church buildings, with the aim to:
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Former Trinity Congregational Church to be retained and rebuilt".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Octagon Live (formerly Trinity Congregational Church), 124 Worcester Street (corner of Manchester Street)".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Christ Church Cathedral with pallets of stone from the demolished tower ready to be stored".
Damage to St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square. The tower has collapsed, exposing its structure. The building's roof has been weather proofed with plywood.
Damage to St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square. The tower has collapsed, exposing its structure. The building's roof has been weather proofed with plywood.
Bracing made of steel beams and concrete blocks that has been applied to the wall of St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Knox Church showing the diagonal cracking in the brick work by the front door".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Our Lady Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Menzies Street, Sumner".
Stonework from St John's Anglican Church where it fell during the 4 September earthquake. It is October and the daffodils have almost died.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Prop Hide', on the south wall of the former Trinity Congregational Church. The installation is part of a series titled, 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The building housed the Octagon Live restaurant between 2006 and 2010.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The gable walls have crumbled, bricks spilling onto the ground. The tower has been removed and braced on the ground in front. Cordon fencing has been placed around the building. Parts of the fence have been decorated with hearts and the word 'love'.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's installation, 'Prop Hide', on the south wall of the former Trinity Congregational Church. The installation is part of a series titled, 'Homage to the Lost Spaces'. The building housed the Octagon Live restaurant between 2006 and 2010.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to Knox Church on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street. The brick walls of the gables have collapsed, exposing the building's wooden frame and the inside of the building. Wire fences and emergency tape have been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of Christ Church Cathedral, seen from Worcester Street.
A photograph of the front of the Richmond Methodist Church.
A photograph of the door of the Richmond Methodist Church.
A photograph of the door of the Richmond Methodist Church.
A photograph of salvaged building materials stacked behind Knox Church.
A photograph of salvaged building materials stacked behind Knox Church.
Damage to St John the Baptist church in Latimer Square.
A photograph of a spire on the ChristChurch Cathedral.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Christ Church Cathedral".
A photograph showing damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church.
A photograph showing damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church.
A photograph of the door of the Richmond Methodist Church.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Richmond Methodist Church.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Richmond Methodist Church.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Richmond Methodist Church.