The door and frame are the last parts of the Woolston Community Library to be demolished.
A photograph of a stained-glass window above a door of Piko Wholefoods on Barbadoes Street.
A photograph of USAR codes spray-painted on the door of a building on Hereford Street.
Remediation work being carried out on a property. The front door entrance has been boarded up.
The Greek Souvlaki place was closed for several months while the building next door got demolished.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to The Burrito Company on Armagh Street. The front window has smashed, the glass spilling onto the floor and footpath outside. USAR codes have been spray-painted on the door and window to the side. A red sticker on the door indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to The Burrito Company on Armagh Street. The front window has smashed, the glass spilling onto the floor and footpath outside. USAR codes have been spray-painted on the door and window to the side. A red sticker on the door indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
Lectures resume at the University of Canterbury this morning after being cancelled for two weeks because of the earthquake.
Architecture and music have a long intertwining history.These respective creative forces many times have collaborated into monumental place, harboured rich occasion, been catalyst for cultural movement and defined generations. Together they transcend their respective identities. From dinky local church to monstrous national stadia, together they are an intense concentration, a powerfully addictive dosage where architecture is the place, music is the faith, and people are the reason. Music is a programme that architecture often celebrates in poetic and grand fashion; a superficial excuse to symbolise their creative parallels. But their relationship is much richer and holds more value than just the opportunity to attempt architectural metaphor.While music will always overshadow the architecture in the sense of a singular event, architecture is like the soundman behind the mixing desk. It’s not the star front and centre grabbing your attention, but is responsible for framing the star. It is the foundational backdrop, a critical pillar. Great architecture can help make great music. In this sense music is a communication of architecture, it is the ultimate creative function. Christchurch, New Zealand, is a city whose story changed in an instant. The seismic events of 2010 and 2011 have become the overriding subject of its historical narrative, as it will be for years to come. Disaster redefines place (the town of Napier, struck by an earthquake in 1931, exemplifies this). There is no quantifiable justification for an exploration of architecture and music within the context of Christchurch. The Town Hall, one of New Zealand’s most architecturally significant buildings, is under repair. The Christ Church Cathedral will more than likely be rebuilt to some degree of its former self. But these are echoes of the city that Christchurch was.They are saved because they are artefact. Evidence of history.This thesis makes the argument for the new, the better than before, and for the making of opportunity from disaster, by proposing a ‘new’ town hall, conceived from the sound of old.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The front doors of the Lyttelton Library on London Street".
A photograph of a stained-glass window next to a door of Piko Wholefoods on Barbadoes Street.
A photograph of the damage above the front door of the Canterbury Horse Bazaar on Lichfield Street.
A photograph of an abandoned property in Bexley. Graffiti has been spray-painted on the garage door.
A photograph of an abandoned property in Bexley. Graffiti has been spray-painted on the garage door.
A photograph of USAR codes spray-painted on the front doors of several businesses on Armagh Street.
A photograph of the damage above the front door of the Canterbury Horse Bazaar on Lichfield Street.
A view of a row of shops on Victoria Street where the doors have been boarded up.
A photograph of Suede bar on Oxford Terrace. USAR codes can be seen spray-painted on the door.
A view of Cranmer Square photographed through the glass door of Plato Creative in the Cranmer Court building.
The Christchurch Casino reopened its doors last night for the first time since the February 22nd earthquake.
A photograph of the earthquake damage near the front door of the Canterbury Horse Bazaar on Lichfield Street.
A photograph of the entrance to 273 Montreal Street. A red sticker can be seen on the door.
A close-up photograph of USAR codes spray-painted on the door of Divine Cafe on Cashel Street.
A photograph of a sticker on the door of a house warning that power has been switched off.
A photograph of a sticker on the door of a house warning that power has been switched off.
A photograph of signs in the front door of the Bai Yok restaurant on Colombo Street. One of the sign reads, "Closed, Will Return". No time or date has been added to the sign. A ripped yellow sticker stuck to the glass indicates that the access to the building is restricted. The Phanyou Family have also taped a piece of paper to the door with their contact numers.
A photograph of several earthquake-damaged buildings on Lichfield Street. A section of the top storey of the building in the middle has collapsed. USAR codes have been spray-painted on the front door, columns, and windows of all of the buildings. A red sticker has also been stuck to the door of the closest building, indicating that it is unsafe to enter.
A photograph of mannequins lying on the footpath outside the R.N.A clothing store on Colombo Street. The mannequins are dressed in adventure gear. USAR codes have been spray-painted on the glass door and window of the store. A yellow sticker has also been stuck to the door, indicating that access to the building is restricted.
A photograph of a sign taped to the lamp post in front of Sonya Smith Atelier on Colombo Street. The sign reads, "Danger, keep out, restricted area". A yellow sticker on the front door also indicates that access to the building is restricted. A handwritten sign on the door reads, "Cannot open safely until structure is checked. Please ring Sonya if needing any more assistance. Sonya. Keep safe".
A photograph of a sign taped to the lamp post in front of Sonya Smith Atelier on Colombo Street. The sign reads, "Danger, keep out, restricted area". A yellow sticker on the front door also indicates that access to the building is restricted. A handwritten sign on the door reads, "Cannot open safely until structure is checked. Please ring Sonya if needing any more assistance. Sonya. Keep safe".